摘要 |
A battery power source device is composed of a plurality of battery modules, in which each battery module includes a number of serially connected cells. A voltage detection circuit is associated with each battery module. Each voltage detection circuit includes a differential amplifier that detects a voltage across end terminals of the associated battery module, and the detected voltage is digitized and output through a photo-coupler to a controller. The differential amplifier is connected to the battery module through photo-relays, which are closed in response to an open/close control signal only during a voltage detection operation, so that leak currents are eliminated. The differential amplifier and an associated A/D converter are provided with operating power obtained by transforming the voltage of the battery module with regulators, whereby noise effects are eliminated.
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