PMIC - Battery Management

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BQ2019PW

BQ2019PW

Texas Instruments

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 1-3C 8TSSOP

529

MM3508C01NRH

MM3508C01NRH

Mitsumi Electric Company

IC, MULTI CELL, SECOND PROTECTIO

0

MP200DS-LF

MP200DS-LF

MPS (Monolithic Power Systems)

IC BATT MGMT

100

AP9101CK6-ADTRG1

AP9101CK6-ADTRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT26

8954

BQ20Z60DBT-R1

BQ20Z60DBT-R1

Texas Instruments

IC GAS GAUGE W/IMP TRACK 30TSSOP

0

S-8211CCV-M5T1U

S-8211CCV-M5T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CEL SOT23-5

0

AP9101CAK6-AETRG1

AP9101CAK6-AETRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT26

3000

BQ25882YFFR

BQ25882YFFR

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PWR MGMT MULT 2C 25DSBGA

0

BQ29704DSER

BQ29704DSER

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WSON

84000

S-8259AAG-M6T1U

S-8259AAG-M6T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL SOT23-6

0

BQ29411PWRG4

BQ29411PWRG4

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2-4CL 8TSSOP

36000

BQ27010DRKR

BQ27010DRKR

Texas Instruments

IC BATT ANALOG CIRC PDSO10

321469

BQ29718DSER

BQ29718DSER

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WSON

2470

LTC2943IDD#TRPBF

LTC2943IDD#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MONITOR MULTI-CHEM 8DFN

2107

MM3860AL5ZRE

MM3860AL5ZRE

Mitsumi Electric Company

IC, ONE CELL, BATTERY PROTECTION

5000

AP9214L-AF-HSB-7

AP9214L-AF-HSB-7

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6UDFN

0

S-8241ACLMC-GCLT2G

S-8241ACLMC-GCLT2G

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CEL SOT23-5

0

MC33772BSA1AE

MC33772BSA1AE

NXP Semiconductors

IC BATT CNTRL LI-ION 3-6C 48LQFP

3736

DS2746G+T&R

DS2746G+T&R

Maxim Integrated

IC BATT MONITOR 2-WIRE 10TDFN

0

BQ20Z90DBT-V150

BQ20Z90DBT-V150

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PWR SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRC

64

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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