Reduce automotive application design time by 50%
Supports compliance with cell voltage, temperature, and communication ASIL-D standards.


Maxim has released an IC suitable for cell configurations in medium to large automotive applications, such as battery packs for EVs and HEVs.

On the 17th, Maxim Integrated unveiled the 'MAX17853', a battery monitor IC that enables a Battery Management System (BMS) to be implemented in a single chip in accordance with ASIL-D standards for automotive applications.

In automotive applications, redundant components are sometimes added to the system to ensure safety compliance. The MAX17853 achieves system stability by complying with ASIL-D standards for medium to large cell voltage, temperature, and communication.

The advanced battery cell balancing system contributes to improved safety and minimizes the risk of overcharging by automatically balancing each cell by time and voltage. It can be fully implemented without adding separate components such as redundant comparison devices, which is advantageous for miniaturizing the form factor.

The MAX17853 is an IC that supports 8 to 14 multi-channel configurations on a single board, which can reduce verification and certification time, thereby shortening design time and certification work by up to 50%. Compared to competitor solutions, system component costs can be reduced by up to 35%, which can reduce the overall cost of the BMS solution.

Tamer Kira, Director of the Automotive BMS Business Unit at Maxim Integrated, explained, “With the MAX17853, automotive OEMs do not need to redesign the entire BMS system and can have a single board that supports product-specific multi-cell module configurations.”