Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Explore the four essential functions of a Battery Management System (BMS) and how they ensure safety, performance, and longevity in lithium-ion battery packs. In this short explainer, NXP’s Amelie Meyer breaks down how BMS technology protects passengers, monitors battery health, and maximizes energy efficiency in electric vehicles and beyond.
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NXP BMS Technology Overview: nxp.com/products/power-management/battery-management:BATTERY-MANAGEMENT
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🎯 Video Highlights
• What the four core BMS functions are: safety, SOC, SOH, and balancing
• How BMS protects against thermal runaway and unsafe conditions
• Why SOC and SOH are critical for range and battery life prediction
• How cell balancing improves performance and extends battery lifespan
• How BMS contributes to faster charging, longer range, and cost savings
⏱️ Video Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to BMS Functions
00:30 – Function 1: Safety and Self-Protection
01:00 – Function 2: State of Charge (SOC)
01:30 – Function 3: State of Health (SOH)
02:00 – Function 4: Cell Balancing
02:30 – Why BMS Adds Value to Battery Systems
03:00 – NXP’s BMS Portfolio and Getting Started
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NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Learn more at nxp.com
Explore the four essential functions of a Battery Management System (BMS) and how they ensure safety, performance, and longevity in lithium-ion battery packs. In this short explainer, NXP’s Amelie Meyer breaks down how BMS technology protects passengers, monitors battery health, and maximizes energy efficiency in electric vehicles and beyond.
📘 Learn More
Explore NXP’s BMS Solutions: nxp.com/products/power-management/battery-management:BATTERY-MANAGEMENT
📚 Related Resources
NXP BMS Technology Overview: nxp.com/products/power-management/battery-management:BATTERY-MANAGEMENT
Get help from our NXP Community: community.nxp.com
🎯 Video Highlights
• What the four core BMS functions are: safety, SOC, SOH, and balancing
• How BMS protects against thermal runaway and unsafe conditions
• Why SOC and SOH are critical for range and battery life prediction
• How cell balancing improves performance and extends battery lifespan
• How BMS contributes to faster charging, longer range, and cost savings
⏱️ Video Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to BMS Functions
00:30 – Function 1: Safety and Self-Protection
01:00 – Function 2: State of Charge (SOC)
01:30 – Function 3: State of Health (SOH)
02:00 – Function 4: Cell Balancing
02:30 – Why BMS Adds Value to Battery Systems
03:00 – NXP’s BMS Portfolio and Getting Started
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Subscribe to NXP: youtube.com/channel/UCNtkvyhGV9oAmCHj8OGILuA?sub_confirmation=1
🎥 More Videos
All NXP Videos: youtube.com/channel/UCNtkvyhGV9oAmCHj8OGILuA/videos
🌐 Connect with NXP
Facebook: facebook.com/nxpsemi
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nxp-semiconductors
X (Twitter): https://x.com/nxp
Website: nxp.com/?cid=soc__tac2041401_yt
Smarter World Blog: nxp.com/company/about-nxp/smarter-world-blog:BLOGS?cid=soc__tac2041402_yt
🏢 About NXP
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Learn more at nxp.com
