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CIRCUITS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTION OF BATTERY MODULES

  • US 20100157495A1
  • Filed: 12/16/2009
  • Published: 06/24/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A circuit comprising:

  • a plurality of battery modules; and

    a plurality of protection circuits coupled to said battery modules respectively, said protection circuits each comprising;

    a controller coupled to one of said battery modules and operable for detecting a fault associated with said battery module; and

    a shunt circuit coupled to said battery module and said controller and operable for shunting a current around said battery module if said fault associated with said battery module is detected by said controller.

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