New Wireless Battery Cell Monitoring Chipset Ready for Volume Production

DKCMS Core introduces a groundbreaking contactless battery cell monitoring technology that comprises the DK8102-AQ-25 Cell Monitor IC, DK8202-AR-25 System Hub chip, the Dukosi API, and C-SynQ® communications protocol. Each Cell Monitor, directly mounted onto a cell, offers precise monitoring of crucial operating parameters like voltage and temperature, along with essential cell balancing functionality and diagnostics. The System Hub efficiently manages bidirectional data transfer among all Cell Monitors and the BMS Host using Dukosi’s secure C-SynQ via a single bus antenna, ensuring optimal pack performance by synchronizing all Cell Monitor measurements.

The wireless battery monitoring system provided by DKCMS Core has the potential to enhance usable energy per cell by over 20 percent and State of Charge (SoC) estimation per cell by approximately 4 percent. The technology's high accuracy in cell monitoring helps alleviate range anxiety, boost safety, and extend pack lifetime. By retaining data throughout the battery's lifespan, such as in Electric Vehicles (EVs) with continuous 24/7 monitoring, the battery's condition can be assessed for potential second-life applications.

DKCMS Core hardware has undergone rigorous qualification testing in compliance with AEC-Q100 standards, meeting the stringent requirements and longevity expectations of EVs and stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The innovative chip-on-cell technology and proprietary C-SynQ® communication protocol revolutionize battery design and monitoring practices. The on-cell monitoring and nonvolatile embedded memory of DKCMS Core offer lifetime traceability, ensuring customers' products are prepared for upcoming regulations like the EU Battery Passport.

According to Silvana Rulet, Best Practices Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan, Dukosi's battery cell monitoring system is a market leader. Rulet stated, “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 organizations to monitor the status, health, and performance of every cell in real-time.”

The market potential for Dukosi's technology is significant and rapidly expanding. With one Dukosi Cell Monitor per cell in a standard battery, there is a projected opportunity for 2 billion ICs by 2025 based on published EV and BESS sales forecasts, which are expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% annually over the next decade. Mark Pinto, CEO of Dukosi, emphasized, “The release of the first DKCMS chips into production will bring real intelligence to every cell. We have been investing in our global presence and talent to better cater to the expanding market opportunities worldwide. Multiple customers and partners have already integrated DKCMS into their upcoming battery and BMS designs, highlighting our commitment to technological innovation and collaborative success.”

For more information on DKCMS Core and Dukosi's pioneering battery monitoring solutions, visit www.dukosi.com.