Battery monitor for 6–10 series cells
The Texas Instruments BQ7693000DBT is a multi-chemistry battery monitor designed for 6 to 10 series-connected cells. It communicates over an I2C interface, giving the host controller access to cell voltages, fault status, and configuration registers. The integrated fault protection covers overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, and short-circuit conditions — the four events that most commonly damage a Li-ion pack or trigger a BMS shutdown.
Active lifecycle — no LTB pressure
The BQ7693000DBT carries an Active product status. That means no last-time-buy window is open, no end-of-life notice has been filed, and the part remains in TI's standard production portfolio. For a procurement planner, this removes the urgency of a forced redesign or a hoarding buy. It is suitable for both new-design qualification and ongoing production replenishment.
What the ratings mean for the BOM
The 6-to-10 cell count range is the first fit check: a 7S pack is inside the window, a 14S pack is not. The I2C interface means the host MCU must have an I2C peripheral or bit-bang the bus.
Sourcing and availability
The BQ7693000DBT is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ. For a buyer filling a BOM line, the active lifecycle means the part can be specified into a new build without worrying about an imminent EOL, and the independent channel provides a second path if the franchised lead time stretches.