Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Explore how Battery Management Systems (BMS) ensure the safety, performance, and longevity of lithium-ion battery packs in electric vehicles and industrial systems. In this short explainer, NXP’s Philip Parichu walks through the key functions of a BMS, its modular architecture, and how NXP’s scalable portfolio supports everything from 14V to 800V systems.
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Explore NXP’s BMS Solutions: nxp.com/products/battery-management:BATTMNGT
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NXP BMS Technology Overview: nxp.com/products/battery-management:BATTMNGT
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🎯 Video Highlights
• What a BMS is and why it’s critical for lithium-ion safety
• How a BMS monitors voltage, temperature, and current
• How it prevents thermal runaway and protects the battery
• Key modules: BMU, CMU, and Battery Junction Box
• How NXP supports ASIL D safety and high-voltage scalability
⏱️ Video Chapters
00:00 – What Is a Battery Management System?
00:30 – Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Need Protection
01:00 – BMS Functions: Monitoring, Balancing, Safety
01:30 – BMS Architecture: BMU, CMU, BJB
02:00 – NXP’s Scalable BMS Portfolio (14V–800V)
02:30 – Safety, Accuracy, and Development Tools
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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 how Battery Management Systems (BMS) ensure the safety, performance, and longevity of lithium-ion battery packs in electric vehicles and industrial systems. In this short explainer, NXP’s Philip Parichu walks through the key functions of a BMS, its modular architecture, and how NXP’s scalable portfolio supports everything from 14V to 800V systems.
📘 Learn More
Explore NXP’s BMS Solutions: nxp.com/products/battery-management:BATTMNGT
📚 Related Resources
NXP BMS Technology Overview: nxp.com/products/battery-management:BATTMNGT
Get help from our NXP Community: community.nxp.com
🎯 Video Highlights
• What a BMS is and why it’s critical for lithium-ion safety
• How a BMS monitors voltage, temperature, and current
• How it prevents thermal runaway and protects the battery
• Key modules: BMU, CMU, and Battery Junction Box
• How NXP supports ASIL D safety and high-voltage scalability
⏱️ Video Chapters
00:00 – What Is a Battery Management System?
00:30 – Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Need Protection
01:00 – BMS Functions: Monitoring, Balancing, Safety
01:30 – BMS Architecture: BMU, CMU, BJB
02:00 – NXP’s Scalable BMS Portfolio (14V–800V)
02:30 – Safety, Accuracy, and Development Tools
📺 Subscribe for More
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
