Electronic options basic functions

Electronic options for Li-ion batteries include the basic functions of monitoring, measuring, calculating, communicating, and controlling the cells in a battery pack. In practice, the battery pack may vary in size both physically and by the number of cells, but each will utilize some of the same electronic functions required to protect the cells and/or ensure their performance in the device. 

The basic functions of monitoring, measuring, calculating, communicating and controlling are a representation of electronic options to enhance the safety and maintain the performance of a collection of cells in a battery pack. Although these functions can he applied to any battery, they are not all required in any particular battery-powered device (Figure 16.1). 

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