Think about how heavy and bulky a car battery is. Its main purpose is to start the car. With recent advancements, you can purchase a lithium-ion battery to jump start your car, and it only weighs a couple pounds and is the size of your hand.
The ongoing transformation of battery technology has prompted many newcomers to learn about designing battery management systems. This article provides a beginner’s guide to the Battery Management System (BMS) architecture, discusses the major functional blocks, and explains the importance of each block to the battery management system.
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