From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 From: Manish Prasad Subject: Battery status update resolution Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 02:14:08 -0400 (EDT) Sender: acpi-devel-admin-5NWGOfrQmneRv+LV9MX5uipxlwaOVQ5f@public.gmane.org Message-ID: References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Return-path: In-Reply-To: Errors-To: acpi-devel-admin-5NWGOfrQmneRv+LV9MX5uipxlwaOVQ5f@public.gmane.org List-Help: List-Post: List-Subscribe: , List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: To: acpi-devel-5NWGOfrQmneRv+LV9MX5uipxlwaOVQ5f@public.gmane.org List-Id: linux-acpi@vger.kernel.org Hi I apologize upfront, if this is not totally relevant to this list. Some questions about the update resolution of the battery remaining capacity status: What is the capacity status update resolution of a state-of-the-art 'smart' battery ? I'm currently using a Dell Inspiron 2600 with a Sanyo LION control method battery, which updates its capacity status only for a change of 30 - 40 mAh in the capacity (as observed through _BST control method). What exactly is this limitation due to, is it the AML implementation of the _BST method by the OEM or is it the battery hardware itself (say number of bits in the A/D converter of the smart battery) ? Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, --Manish ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email sponsored by: Free pre-built ASP.NET sites including Data Reports, E-commerce, Portals, and Forums are available now. Download today and enter to win an XBOX or Visual Studio .NET. http://aspnet.click-url.com/go/psa00100003ave/direct;at.aspnet_072303_01/01