NXP Semiconductors BATT-14CTCABLE25

Overview

BATT-14CTCABLE25 from NXP is a 25 cm cable assembly designed exclusively for connecting the BATT-14CEMULATOR 14-cell slider battery pack emulator to compatible evaluation boards (e.g., RD33771CNTREVM, FRDM33771BSPIEVB), supporting 14-cell differential voltage emulation and temperature sensor signal routing. It features 28-pin dual-row 2×14 header-to-header configuration, 1.27 mm pitch, and is rated for 12 VDC input with ≤110 mA per cell channel.

For engineers reviewing the BATT-14CTCABLE25 datasheet, BATT-14CTCABLE25 pinout, BATT-14CTCABLE25 application, or BATT-14CTCABLE25 equivalent, this cable enables rapid hardware-in-the-loop validation of MC33771C battery cell controller ICs during firmware development, cell voltage sweep testing, and analog input stimulus for GPI0–GPI3 temperature sensor channels.

Technical Context

The BATT-14CTCABLE25 implements a fixed-wiring interconnect between the BATT-14CEMULATOR board's J1 2×14 header (as defined in UM11349 Figure 1 and schematic) and matching headers on NXP evaluation platforms. It carries all 14 cell voltage differential pairs (VCx+, VCx−), four temperature sensor outputs (TS0–TS3), power (VCOM, GND), and control/monitoring signals required for full BCC IC interface.

No active components or signal conditioning are present; the cable is a passive, shielded, low-capacitance assembly optimized for signal integrity up to 1 MHz and compliant with NXP's mechanical layout constraints for stackable emulator setups. Its length (25 cm) balances flexibility and noise immunity in benchtop battery management system (BMS) validation environments.

Key Specifications

Availability

BATT-14CTCABLE25 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for battery management system (BMS) validation, MC33771C firmware development, and multi-cell voltage sweep testing requiring stable component supply and guaranteed mechanical compatibility with NXP's official emulator ecosystem.

Supply support for BATT-14CTCABLE25 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications.

BATT-14CTCABLE25 belongs to NXP's battery emulator accessory product line, engineered specifically to enable plug-and-play interoperability between the BATT-14CEMULATOR hardware and MC33771C-based evaluation platforms for accelerated BMS algorithm development.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the BATT-14CTCABLE25?

The BATT-14CTCABLE25 is a 25 cm, 28-conductor header cable that physically and electrically connects the BATT-14CEMULATOR 14-cell battery emulator board to NXP evaluation platforms such as RD33771CNTREVM and FRDM33771BSPIEVB. It routes all 14 cell voltage differential pairs, four temperature sensor outputs, VCOM, and GND-enabling full functional validation of the MC33771C battery cell controller IC using the BATT-14CEMULATOR without custom wiring. The BATT-14CTCABLE25 ensures signal fidelity and mechanical alignment per NXP's reference design.

Is BATT-14CTCABLE25 compatible with other NXP evaluation boards beyond RD33771CNTREVM?

Yes, BATT-14CTCABLE25 is explicitly validated for use with both RD33771CNTREVM and FRDM33771BSPIEVB, as confirmed in UM11349 Section 3.1. Its 2×14, 1.27 mm pitch header interface matches the J1 connector footprint on the BATT-14CEMULATOR and corresponding mating headers on those boards. It is not intended for use with non-BCC evaluation platforms or boards lacking the standardized 28-pin cell emulation interface defined in NXP's BMS reference designs.

Does BATT-14CTCABLE25 include shielding or ESD protection?

No, BATT-14CTCABLE25 is a passive, unshielded ribbon-style header cable assembly. UM11349 does not specify shielding, ferrites, or integrated ESD components. Signal integrity relies on controlled trace lengths and proper grounding via the connected evaluation board's layout. Users operating in noisy lab environments should ensure clean bench power and minimize cable routing near switching supplies when using the BATT-14CTCABLE25 with the BATT-14CEMULATOR.

Can BATT-14CTCABLE25 be used with multiple BATT-14CEMULATOR units in series?

No-BATT-14CTCABLE25 is designed solely for point-to-point connection between one BATT-14CEMULATOR and one evaluation board. Series stacking of emulators requires separate high-voltage banana plug interconnects (J2/J23), as described in UM11349 Section 3.4. Using BATT-14CTCABLE25 for daisy-chaining would violate its pinout mapping and risk signal contention or damage to the MC33771C's analog inputs. The BATT-14CTCABLE25 must only be used in its intended single-emulator, single-controller configuration.

What is the maximum operating voltage and current supported by BATT-14CTCABLE25?

BATT-14CTCABLE25 supports up to 12 VDC input voltage and ≤110 mA per cell channel, consistent with the BATT-14CEMULATOR's electrical specifications in UM11349 Table 2. These limits derive directly from the emulator's power architecture and the MC33771C's analog input tolerances. Exceeding 12 V or drawing >110 mA per cell path risks damaging the BATT-14CEMULATOR's potentiometer buffers or the BATT-14CTCABLE25's conductors, and is outside the validated operating envelope for the BATT-14CTCABLE25.