Dallas: Texas Instruments (TI), the US-based semiconductor manufacturer, says it plans to further boost business ties with electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers in South Korea.

       “I see South Korea as a very key market for vehicle electrification and it is a key pioneer of battery technology as well,” said Matt Xiong, a product line manager for Texas Instruments’ battery management system, during an online media briefing.

       “We’re very closely engaged with South Korean customers both in the automotive (and) the industrial space, specifically in the context of battery management systems.”

       Xiong stressed that the analogue chipmaker is continuing to develop further business relations with South Korean companies, touting its robust portfolio that lines up well with the nation’s fast-growing electric vehicle market.

       Its battery management system allows it to maximise efficiency by using the full capacity of battery cells and avoid the safety problem of overcharging. — The Korea Herald/ANN