Dukosi Battery Passport to Receive Award Nomination
The cell-to-cloud system will be recognized at an awards ceremony this November for its role in tracking battery lifecycle data.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Semiconductors
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The Electronics Excellence Awards have shortlisted the Dukosi Battery Passport Secure Cell-to-Cloud Demonstrator, a modular system designed for supply chain transparency. The demonstrator, which uses 16 individual battery cells, is scheduled for recognition at a ceremony on November 10, 2026.
Why it matters
This system seeks to address challenges in battery supply chain management and lifecycle tracking by automating data collection. By integrating secure communication directly at the cell level, it aims to improve repairability and longevity for high-capacity battery modules.
The demonstrator uses the Dukosi DK8102 Cell Monitor on each of its 16 cells and an STMicroelectronics STM32H533 microcontroller. Data encryption is handled by an STSAFE-A120 secure element, while the system transmits information to a central hub via the C-SynQ near-field communication protocol.
The players
Dukosi
A developer of wireless battery management systems focused on integrated sensing and communication at the cell level.
STMicroelectronics
A global semiconductor firm providing the microcontrollers and secure hardware elements used in the demonstrator.
The details
Each DK8102 Cell Monitor tracks data locally and transmits it synchronously to a central hub using a single bus antenna for near-field connectivity, a method that eliminates traditional complex wiring. The system hub then relays this data to the STMicroelectronics STM32H533 microcontroller via a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), a common standard for short-distance digital communication. To protect the integrity of the collected battery metrics, the STSAFE-A120 — a dedicated hardware component for cryptographic functions — encrypts the data before it leaves the secure element.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: The Electronics Excellence Awards ceremony takes place at 12.30pm.
The Tech Race
This project aligns with the global push to establish standardized digital identities for lithium-ion batteries. It follows the trajectory of the European Union Battery Passport requirements, which necessitate secure and automated lifecycle tracking for industrial and electric vehicle energy storage.
The system is currently in a demonstration phase and not yet available for commercial purchase or integration. When deployed, it will primarily benefit battery manufacturers and automotive firms looking to automate reporting for battery health, repair status, and recycling compliance.
The takeaway
This demonstrator highlights the industry's shift toward embedded hardware security for long-term battery diagnostics. Monitor the November 10, 2026, ceremony at electronica to see if this design approach secures industry-wide adoption.
Further reading
Explore the latest developments in chip-based systems at Semiconductors.
More information
View the technical summary in the Dukosi battery passport demonstrator blog post.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Electronic Specifier.
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