As the global electric vehicle (EV) sector accelerates, lithium-ion battery thermal runaway remains one of the most urgent safety challenges facing the automotive industry, requiring proactive, high-precision monitoring solutions. Raytron, a global … [Read more...]
A new approach to BMS validation
One approach to testing battery management systems (BMS) for electric vehicles is to do so on the signal level. This method enables safe, early validation of key control and communication functions before high-voltage hardware is involved. The focus … [Read more...]
Pulse transformers for advanced battery management systems
Sumida Corporation, a global developer of inductive components, recently launched the CIUH7D46 and CIUH10D47 pulse transformers — the start of a new series of automotive-grade, low-profile surface-mount transformers designed specifically for use in … [Read more...]
New surface-mount Y1 safety capacitors for EV power electronics
Vishay has introduced the industry’s first surface-mount ceramic disc safety capacitors with a Y1 rating (500 Vac / 1500 Vdc). The SMDY1 Automotive Series is designed for EMI/RFI suppression and filtering in safety-critical, high-voltage circuits … [Read more...]
What AI tools are available for EV design and validation?
Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots, tools, and techniques are being deployed across various stages of electric vehicle (EV) design and simulation to support validation and manufacturing. AI can be used as an assistant to increase the … [Read more...]
Scalable connector optimizes space in EV BMS designs
Battery management systems (BMS) require highly complex control units with multiple components to handle charging, discharging, and continuous monitoring of battery cells. As system designs evolve, the demand for miniaturization has increased … [Read more...]
Compact 1500-V photorelay supports high-voltage EV battery systems
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has launched the TLX9161T, an automotive photorelay in a small SO12L-T package that achieves an output withstand voltage of 1500 V (min), supporting the high-voltage requirements of electric … [Read more...]
Compact photorelay with high breakdown voltage offers support for EV battery systems
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a new automotive photorelay, the TLX9161T. Housed in a small SO12L-T package, the device achieves an output withstand voltage (VOFF) of 1500V (min.) with a reaction time (TON/TOFF) of 1ms (max.). This … [Read more...]
New cell controller optimizes EV battery management
NXP Semiconductors has announced a new 18-channel Li-ion battery cell controller BMx7318/7518 IC family, designed for electric vehicle (EV) high-voltage battery management systems (HVBMS), 48-V battery management systems, and industrial energy … [Read more...]
Thermal gap filler supports EV battery systems
As electric vehicles (EVs) replace traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) platforms, their powertrains depend on large battery packs to supply energy to electric motors. Battery management systems regulate temperature, voltage, and current at … [Read more...]
What is cell balancing in a BMS and why is it important?
Cell balancing refers to the process of equalizing the charge across all cells in an electric vehicle (EV) battery pack, ensuring each cell charges and discharges at the same rate. The process is beneficial in a battery management system (BMS) to … [Read more...]
Addressing EV servo and BMS test challenges
Pickering Interfaces will showcase its range of industry-standard modular signal switching and sensor simulation solutions for electronics test and verification at The Battery Show Europe 2025, June 3rd to 5th, 2025, at Messe Stuttgart in Germany … [Read more...]
Integrated BMS platforms simplify Li-ion battery design
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has launched integrated battery management system (BMS) solutions for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs used in a variety of portable and light electric applications -- … [Read more...]
Q&A: What is the role of AI in EV battery management systems?
The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has made battery management systems (BMS) more critical than ever. These systems monitor, protect, and optimize battery packs, ensuring safety, longevity, and efficiency. However, as EV batteries … [Read more...]
New diodes designed to safeguard critical components in EVs
Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company, announced the launch of the TPSMB-L Series Automotive TVS Diodes, designed explicitly for Battery Management Systems (BMS) in 800 V electric vehicles (EVs). These advanced diodes … [Read more...]
BMS diagnostics with real-time data and AI integration
LG Energy Solution announced the availability of its new system-on-chip (SoC)-based battery management system (BMS) diagnostic solutions, now integrated with Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Digital Chassis. The two companies have entered into a … [Read more...]