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Resilient Battery Energy Storage for Renewable-Rich Grids

Resilient Battery Energy Storage for Renewable-Rich Grids

Because their generation fluctuates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become essential for grid stability. Grid-supporting BESS must…


On-Chip Redundancy and the Myth of Independence

On-Chip Redundancy and the Myth of Independence

Redundancy is often treated as a numbers problem: add more blocks, duplicate critical functions, and safety improves. In battery management ICs,…


Substation Components—Part 6: Station Batteries and DC Supply

Substation Components—Part 6: Station Batteries and DC Supply

In substations, the DC system is critical for protection, control, and SCADA during AC loss. Learn about the relevant IEEE standards, choosing the…


Why True Per-Cell ADC Architecture Matters in BMS

Why True Per-Cell ADC Architecture Matters in BMS

Learn how ADCs can be made small, efficient, and cost-effective enough to scale to make a difference in a battery management system (BMS).


How To Choose a Charger for Your Li-ion Batteries—Maximizing Battery Life

How To Choose a Charger for Your Li-ion Batteries—Maximizing Battery Life

Choosing the correct method of charging your batteries is important in ensuring they perform optimally and last longer. Selecting the right charger…


LTO Batteries for Peak Shaving in Mobile and Stationary Applications

LTO Batteries for Peak Shaving in Mobile and Stationary Applications

This article explains the battery requirements involved and highlights the unique characteristics of Lithium Titanium Oxide (LTO) batteries…


Safety and Reliability in Battery Management Systems: Do We Have It Covered?

Safety and Reliability in Battery Management Systems: Do We Have It Covered?

For lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, safety takes top priority. In this article, we examine how to best partition system functions, implement…


Efficient Energy Utilization: A Key Role in Battery Management Systems

Efficient Energy Utilization: A Key Role in Battery Management Systems

Battery management systems are critical in optimizing energy storage systems. Gain insight into…


How High Voltage Nonsynchronous Boost Controllers Can Significantly Decrease EMI

How High Voltage Nonsynchronous Boost Controllers Can Significantly Decrease EMI

Even controller-based products with discrete power switches and catch diodes can achieve low emissions. However, in order to meet low emissions…


Why Modeling and Simulation Are So Important for Battery Management System Design

Why Modeling and Simulation Are So Important for Battery Management System Design

Several engineers have been using modelling and simulation already for quite some time, but now these methods have become almost mandatory.…


Breaking Down the Complexities of BMS ICs

Breaking Down the Complexities of BMS ICs

This article features the most essential advancements in battery management system integrated circuits.


ICS Performance Opens New Perspectives for System Design

ICS Performance Opens New Perspectives for System Design

Here are four reasons integrated current sensors should be considered where accurate control, efficiency, and protection are essential.


A Closer Look at Modular Silicon Carbide Device Evaluation

A Closer Look at Modular Silicon Carbide Device Evaluation

In this article, we deep-dive into modular design evaluation, how the modular design concept works, and how to reap its benefits.


Battery Fast Charging Using Raspberry Pi and Python

Battery Fast Charging Using Raspberry Pi and Python

By implementing fuel gauge functionality in the battery pack, original equipment manufacturers can design smart fast chargers that increase system…


A Guide to Battery Fast Charging

A Guide to Battery Fast Charging

While higher battery capacity increases a device’s operating life, keeping charging time down presents additional design challenges. This…


Lead-Acid Battery Basics

Lead-Acid Battery Basics

This article examines lead-acid battery basics, including equivalent circuits, storage capacity and efficiency, and system sizing.


Understanding Cell and Battery Construction

Understanding Cell and Battery Construction

In this article, learn the aspects of cell and battery construction, including electrodes, separators, electrolytes, and the difference between…


The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

This article will examine GeneSiC MOSFETs and Schottky MPS diodes stretching from 650 V to 6.5 kV.


What Are the Benefits of Wireless Battery Management Systems?

What Are the Benefits of Wireless Battery Management Systems?

This article examines wireless battery management systems to optimize battery performance.


Designing Intelligent Battery Junction Boxes for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

Designing Intelligent Battery Junction Boxes for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

As electric vehicles become more popular, the challenge for automakers is to reflect true range while making vehicles more affordable. This means…