Evaluation 1: Feature Set Comparison Between bq2084 and bq20z80

The bq20z80 differs from the bq2084 in several areas, although all bq2084 features are available in the bq20z80. Both devices support SBS1.1 with SMBus communications, but the bq20z80 has many extended SBS commands to enable additional features. The array of bq2084 safety features is expanded in the bq20z80, with a wider range of configuration options. The bq20z80 offers greater flexibility in use and configuration of the features. Each feature setup is very similar, making the device easier to understand and use. An overview of the operation of each device can be seen in the diagrams at the end of this document. Although the gas-gauge hardware is different, the pinout is the same except for an additional thermistor input (TS2).