A battery pack's performance, use, and safety are monitored and managed by a battery management system (BMS), an intelligent electronic device. It is a crucial component of contemporary battery technology, especially in uses for lithium-ion batteries. This article provides a comprehensive overview of BMS core functions, hardware modules, and mainstream system architectures, helping engineers and industry newcomers understand the key design principles behind advanced battery management systems. It also protects cells from overcharge, over-discharge, short circuit, and thermal runaway. Furthermore, it estimates State of Charge (SOC). A battery management system (BMS) is any electronic system that manages a rechargeable battery (cell or battery pack) by facilitating the safe usage and a long life of the battery in practical scenarios while monitoring and estimating its various states (such as state of health and state of. A BMS plays a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and longevity of battery packs. The BMS monitors and controls the.
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