Product Overview

The Model-Based Single Cell BMS Software Development Board from Decibels Lab is a hands-on educational and R&D platform designed for the development, simulation, and validation of Battery Management System (BMS) algorithms at the single-cell level.


This board bridges the gap between simulation and real-world application, allowing learners and engineers to create, test, and refine BMS control strategies using a model-based design approach. It is ideal for academic training, corporate upskilling, and research projects focused on lithium-ion battery systems.

Product Specifications


Specification Variant 1 (Single Cell)
Product ID DB-BMS-SC01
Microcontroller Platform ATmega2560
Number of Cells Supported 1
Supported Chemistries NMC & LFP
Voltage & Current Measurement ADC & Hall Sensor (ACS712)
Temperature Sensor 1x LM35
Maximum Current Handling 5 A
Cutoff Mechanism MOSFET based
Protection Features Over/Under Voltage, Over Current,Over/Under Temperature
Communication Interface UART
Fault Indication LED-based
Charging Profile Configuration Not Available
Load Type 3 Ceramic Resistors (10W)
SOC Estimation OCV / CC / OCV + CC
SOH Estimation Capacity Counting
Cell Balancing Not Available
Included in Supply Test Equipment, DAQ, Connectors,CPU, Monitor, Custom Table, Manual

Key Experiments You Can Perform

  • State of Charge (SOC) Estimation

    Implement and validate SOC algorithms for a single cell.

  • State of Health (SOH) Estimation

    Develop methods to monitor battery aging and performance degradation.

  • Fault Detection and Management

    Simulate and detect faults like overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, and temperature anomalies.

  • Cell Balancing Strategies

    Explore passive balancing techniques for a single cell setup.

  • Thermal Management Simulation

    Integrate cell temperature data into BMS decision-making.

  • CAN Communication Implementation

    Transmit cell data over a CAN network.

  • Model-Based Control System Design

    Use MATLAB Simulink to design and simulate BMS control logics.

  • Data Logging and Analysis

    Collect, log, and analyze performance parameters during experiments.

Who Should Use This Lab?

  • Universities & Engineering Colleges

  • Battery Pack Designers & Integrators

  • EV Startups & R&D Labs

  • MATLAB/Simulink Learners & Educators

  • Embedded Systems & Automotive Engineers