PMIC - Battery Management

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
AP9101CAK6-CMTRG1

AP9101CAK6-CMTRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT26

0

BQ27510DRZT-G2

BQ27510DRZT-G2

Texas Instruments

IC BATT FUEL GAUGE LI-ION 12SON

468

S-8239AAK-M6T1U

S-8239AAK-M6T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT MONITOR LI-ION SOT23-6

0

MM3860ANEZRE

MM3860ANEZRE

Mitsumi Electric Company

IC, ONE CELL, BATTERY PROTECTION

0

S-8213AAH-I6T1U

S-8213AAH-I6T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2-3CL SNT-6A

0

S-8240AAB-I6T1U

S-8240AAB-I6T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SNT-6A

0

S-8211DAI-M5T1U

S-8211DAI-M5T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CEL SOT23-5

0

MAX6430MRUS+T

MAX6430MRUS+T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

2500

LTC1558CS8-3.3

LTC1558CS8-3.3

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT PWR MGMT NIC CAD 1C 8SOIC

92

MM3860AN5ZRE

MM3860AN5ZRE

Mitsumi Electric Company

IC, ONE CELL, BATTERY PROTECTION

0

BQ24351DSGT

BQ24351DSGT

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROTECTION LI-ION 8WSON

500

BQ29700DSET

BQ29700DSET

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WSON

0

BQ296224DSGR

BQ296224DSGR

Texas Instruments

IC BATT

3000

S-8211CDJ-M5T1U

S-8211CDJ-M5T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CEL SOT23-5

0

AP9211S-AL-HAC-7

AP9211S-AL-HAC-7

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6UDFN

0

MAX1612EEE+

MAX1612EEE+

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT CONTRLR NIMH 2-3C 16QSOP

953

S-8241ADGMC-GDGT2G

S-8241ADGMC-GDGT2G

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CEL SOT23-5

0

MAX6427MRUR+

MAX6427MRUR+

Analog Devices, Inc.

POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT

53

S-8232NBFT-T2-G

S-8232NBFT-T2-G

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2CELL 8TSSOP

0

LV51139T-TLM-E

LV51139T-TLM-E

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2CELL 8MSOP

20000

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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