Question:
Is the MAX17263 battery gauge compatible with protected 18650 batteries connected in series? Do you know some side effects or is it fully compatible (correct remaining capacity reading, impedance, etc.)?
Answer:
The MAX17263 is compatible with batteries with protection. Anytime the battery is removed from the MAX17263 (either physically removed or the protection opens up), and the IC loses power and must be reinitialized following MAX1726x ModelGauge m5 EZ User Guide.