South Korea-based LG Energy Solution has introduced its new system-on-chip (SoC)-based battery management system (BMS) diagnostic software, which is available on the Snapdragon Digital Chassis from Qualcomm Technologies.
The two companies have signed a joint promotion agreement to accelerate the commercialization of SoC-based BMS diagnostic solutions. LG’s software aims to enhance safety, degradation diagnostic functions and anomaly detection.
Unlike conventional BMS, which operate on low-spec hardware, LG’s solution leverages high-performance SoC computing power to collect more data, allowing for faster and more accurate detection of anomalies such as thermal incidents, according to the company.
The degradation diagnostics will also be more refined, increasing compute power by over 80 times. This will implement complex algorithms that were not feasible with previous BMS, which could only handle simple calculations. New features will include the ability to predict battery residual capacity after a certain period and degradation performance indicators for specific battery components such as the anode and cathode.
The diagnostic software can operate in real-time without requiring a separate server connection. This allows vehicle data, such as driving information, to be analyzed and diagnosed within the vehicle itself.
“We are pleased to collaborate with LG Energy Solution on the commercialization development of BMS diagnostic solutions for next-generation electric vehicles based on the technological capabilities of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis,” said O.H. Kwon, Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm APAC. “Qualcomm is driving the acceleration of digital transformation in the automotive sector, and through this collaboration, we aim to innovate the way energy is utilized and managed in electric vehicles to achieve optimal safety.”
Source: LG Energy Solution
