DESCRIPTION
The DS2434 Battery Identification Chip provides a convenient method of tagging and identifying battery packs by manufacturer, chemistry, or other identifying parameters. The DS2434 allows the battery pack to be coded with a unique identification number, and also store information regarding the battery life and charge/discharge characteristics in its nonvolatile memory.

FEATURES
■ Provides unique ID number to battery packs
■ Eliminates thermistors by sensing battery temperature on-chip
■ 256-bit nonvolatile user memory available for storage of user data such as gas gauge and manufacturing information
■ Operating range of -40°C to +85°C
■ Applications include portable computers, portable/cellular phones, consumer electronics, and handheld instrumentation.
■ Surface-mount package (209-mil SSOP16) available