how to wire cb pins on mc3377xC if no balancing function is used

[leonggz]

Hi, on a board i don't need the balancing functions of the mc3377xC, i wonder if i can simply leave a 10k resistor between the xx_CB and xx:yy_C pins since the fets are not used? do i still need the zeners to "prevent hot plug damage" as shown in most of the reference designs?

[guoweisun]

You don't need all of the cells' balancing function,right?

[leonggz]

correct. i'm using it as a measurement only system. no balancing is needed at all

[guoweisun · Accepted solution]

Yes,I think you still need the zeners to "prevent hot plug damage" as shown in most of the reference designs.