SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF OPEN CONNECTIONS BETWEEN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND A MULTI-CELL BATTERY PACK

摘要

An apparatus comprises an integrated circuit and an open connection detection circuit within the integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a plurality of inputs for connecting with a plurality of outputs of a multi-cell battery pack. The open connection detection circuit within the integrated circuit detects an open connection on at least one of the plurality of inputs from the multi-cell battery and generates a fault condition responsive thereto.