PMIC - Battery Management

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LTC1559CS8-3.3#PBF

LTC1559CS8-3.3#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT PWR MGMT NIC CAD 1C 8SOIC

0

TPS65013RGZT

TPS65013RGZT

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PWR SUP SUPPORT CIRC

3675

S-8253AAD-T8T1GZ

S-8253AAD-T8T1GZ

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2CELL 8TSSOP

0

S-8204BBI-TCT1U

S-8204BBI-TCT1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 3-4C 16TSSOP

0

S-8211CAB-M5T1U

S-8211CAB-M5T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CEL SOT23-5

0

MAX6428AGUR

MAX6428AGUR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-3

2679

AP9101CK6-ATTRG1

AP9101CK6-ATTRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT26

0

LTC6804IG-2#3ZZTRPBF

LTC6804IG-2#3ZZTRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI 1-12C 48SSOP

0

AP9211S-DD-HAC-7

AP9211S-DD-HAC-7

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6UDFN

27000

S-8209ABZ-T8T1U

S-8209ABZ-T8T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 8TSSOP

0

MAX6440UTKQSD3-T

MAX6440UTKQSD3-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-6

5000

AP9101CK-AJTRG1

AP9101CK-AJTRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT25

0

MM3220G07NRH

MM3220G07NRH

Mitsumi Electric Company

IC, TWO CELL, BATTERY PROTECTION

0

FSA831AL10X_F131

FSA831AL10X_F131

IC BATT CHG DETECT SWITCH 10UPAK

1500

LTC2942CDCB#TRMPBF

LTC2942CDCB#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 6DFN

0

MM3474L03VBE

MM3474L03VBE

Mitsumi Electric Company

IC, MULTI CELL, BATTERY PROTECTI

0

BQ7790500PW

BQ7790500PW

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 3-5C 20TSSOP

42

S-8209BAM-I8T1U

S-8209BAM-I8T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION SNT-8A

0

AP9101CK6-BJTRG1

AP9101CK6-BJTRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT26

3000

LTC6804HG-1#3ZZPBF

LTC6804HG-1#3ZZPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI 1-12C 48SSOP

0

PMIC - Battery Management

1. Overview

Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) with Battery Management functionality are specialized semiconductor devices designed to monitor, control, and optimize battery operations in electronic systems. These ICs handle critical tasks including charging control, discharge regulation, capacity monitoring, and safety protection. Their importance has grown exponentially with the proliferation of portable electronics, electric vehicles, and energy-harvesting systems, where battery efficiency and safety are paramount.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Battery Charge Management ICsSupport Li-ion/Polymer, NiMH, and lead-acid chemistries; implement CC/CV charging, thermal regulationSmartphones, power banks
Fuel Gauge ICsImpedance tracking, voltage-based SOC estimation, data loggingLaptops, medical devices
Battery Protection ICsOvervoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit, and temperature protectionE-bikes, battery packs
Power Path Management ICsDynamic power distribution between charger and system loadTablets, drones

3. Structure & Composition

A typical PMIC Battery Management IC integrates:

  • Analog Front-End (AFE) with precision ADC/DAC
  • Digital control logic (state machines or embedded microcontrollers)
  • Communication interfaces (I2C, SMBus, SPI)
  • High-side/low-side MOSFET drivers
  • Temperature sensing elements
  • Non-volatile memory for calibration data

Advanced packages (QFN, BGA) enable high integration while maintaining thermal performance.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterTypical RangeImportance
Charging Current Range100mA - 5ADetermines charge speed and battery size compatibility
SOC Estimation Accuracy 1-5%Impacts runtime prediction reliability
Quiescent Current1-20 ACrucial for standby power efficiency
Communication Speed400kHz - 3.4MHz (I2C)Affects system responsiveness
Operating Temperature-40 C to +125 CDetermines environmental robustness

5. Application Fields

  • Consumer Electronics: Smartphones (Apple iPhone PMICs), Smartwatches (Fitbit Charge series)
  • Medical Devices: Portable ultrasound machines (Philips Lumify), infusion pumps
  • Automotive: EV battery packs (Tesla Model 3 BMS), start-stop systems
  • Industrial: Robotics (Boston Dynamics Atlas), energy storage systems

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
Texas InstrumentsBQ25790Single-chip solution with USB PD 3.0, 3.5A charging
Analog DevicesMAX17055ModelGauge m3 algorithm, 60s runtime prediction
STMicroelectronicsSTM32F051xCortex-M0 core with integrated Li-ion charger
NXP SemiconductorsPF1550PMIC for i.MX8 processors with dynamic voltage scaling

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

  • Battery chemistry compatibility (Li-ion requires CC/CV profile)
  • System voltage requirements (USB PD needs 5-20V support)
  • Form factor constraints (Wearable devices demand WCSP packages)
  • Communication protocol compatibility (I2C vs. SMBus vs. HDQ)
  • Safety certifications (UL 1642 for lithium batteries)
  • Software ecosystem (development tools and reference designs)

Example: For a 2-cell Li-ion notebook battery, select a multi-cell fuel gauge (e.g., BQ30z55) with SHA-256 authentication and PC companion software support.

8. Industry Trends

  • Integration of wireless charging (Qi standard) with battery management
  • Adoption of AI algorithms for adaptive charging profiles
  • Development of ultra-low-power PMICs for IoT edge devices
  • Increase in ASIL-D rated automotive-grade PMICs for EVs
  • Transition to 3D packaging for higher functional density
  • Growing adoption of battery health analysis (BHA) algorithms
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