PSDtv - Linear talks about their wireless battery management system for cars

    In this episode of PSDtv - Linear's Bob Dobkin explains the technology behind their wireless battery management system for cars to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design. This wireless BMS concept car, developed by Linear’s design partner LION Smart, combines Linear’s highly accurate battery stack monitors with its SmartMesh wireless mesh networking products in a BMW i3, replacing the traditional wired connections between the battery packs and the battery management system.

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