Cell monitoring chipset improves performance and longevity of next-generation batteries

Dukosi Ltd has announced the Dukosi Cell Monitoring System (DKCMS) for safety-critical, next-generation battery systems is ready for production. DKCMS Core hardware has gone through extensive qualification testing adhering to AEC-Q100, fulfilling the stringent necessities and lifetime expectations of EV and stationary BESS. The company's unique chip-on-cell technology and proprietary C-SynQ communication protocol transform how batteries are designed and monitored. The DKCMS on-cell monitoring and nonvolatile embedded memory also supply lifetime traceability, allowing customers' products to be compliance-ready for upcoming regulations like the EU Battery Passport. Its novel contactless solution overcomes the limitations of traditional wired and far-field wireless systems and frees physical design constraints to provide greater safety, design flexibility and scalability.

DKCMS Core is a unique contactless battery cell monitoring solution comprising the DK8102-AQ-25 Cell Monitor chip, DK8202-AR-25 System Hub chip, the Dukosi API and C-SynQ. A Cell Monitor mounted directly onto each cell accurately monitors key operating parameters such as voltage and temperature along with necessary cell balancing functionality and diagnostics. The System Hub manages the bidirectional data transfer between the Cell Monitors and the BMS Host using the company's proprietary C-SynQ via a single bus antenna. C-SynQ provides highly secure, extremely robust, reliable communication with predictable latency and synchronises all Cell Monitor measurements for optimal pack performance.

Commenting on Dukosi's battery cell monitoring solution, Silvana Rulet, Best Practices Research Analyst, Frost and Sullivan, said: "With its chip-on-cell sensing platform, Dukosi addresses an unmet market need ahead of competitors. The solution provides insights into each battery cell through embedded software, onboard processing, and memory. Moreover, this technology allows for accurate, contactless, and synchronous communication between cells and the main battery management system, enabling organisations to monitor the status, health, and performance of every cell in real-time."

"It is an extremely exciting time for Dukosi as we release the first DKCMS chips into production, putting real intelligence on every cell," said Mark Pinto, CEO of Dukosi. "We've been investing in all our global locations, growing our talent and presence to better serve our expanding market opportunities worldwide. We have multiple customers and partners with DKCMS designed into their next-generation batteries and BMS designs, underscoring our shared philosophy of technology innovation and success through collaboration."