As the use of lithium in batteries increases with the emergence of electric and hybrid vehicles, safety and reliability are the top concerns for vehicle applications. To meet these strict safety, reliability, and performance requirements, NXP has developed an automotive-grade lithium-ion battery management solution (BMS).

Innovators will be able to gain more mileage from the BMS. Highly reusable and scalable hardware and software designs can be developed for applications with 3 to 210 logical units per chain. The solution supports robust ISO 26262 safety while maintaining high measurement accuracy after welding and aging. Integrated voltage, current, and temperature monitoring also enables high-precision battery evaluation, while on-chip balancing functionality can extend the life of the battery pack.