A 4-layer PCB with a solid ground plane and a separate power plane is recommended. Keep the analog and digital grounds separate and connect them at a single point. Use a decoupling capacitor (e.g., 10uF) close to the device's power pins.
Use a high-impedance voltage source (e.g., a voltage divider) to connect to the device's voltage sense pins. Ensure the voltage source is stable and has low noise. Use a low-pass filter (e.g., RC filter) to filter out high-frequency noise.
Perform a full-scale calibration by applying a known voltage (e.g., 4.2V) to the device's voltage sense pins. Use the device's internal calibration registers to adjust the gain and offset. Repeat the process for each voltage range (e.g., 2.5V, 3.3V, etc.).
Use an external overvoltage protection (OVP) circuit, such as a voltage supervisor or a dedicated OVP IC, to detect and respond to overvoltage conditions. The BQ76PL536ATPAPTQ1 does not have built-in OVP.
Power up the device in the following sequence: VCC, then VIO, then EN (enable) pin. Ensure the power supplies are stable and within the recommended voltage ranges before enabling the device.