ECE 4550 - Applications of Battery Management Systems

Prerequisite(s): ECE 3350; ECE 3550.
This course covers the applications of BMS and the circuitry that make BMS work. The essential components of a successful BMS are high accuracy in data measurement which include proper use of analog-to-digital converters and their instrumentation. Interpreting this data using a micro-controller allows output control signals and communication of the interpreted data. The output control signal tells relays to disconnect the battery during fault conditions and the communication tells users the condition of the battery/BMS through human machine interfaces. The circuitry, communication strategies, and advanced BMS control provide a more optimized BMS and gives student a reference design on how to make their own BMS. Understanding these components gives students a more advanced understanding of the technology by taking a closer look into BMSs. Credit(s): 3