PMIC - Battery Management

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S-8213AAK-M6T1U

S-8213AAK-M6T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2-3C SOT23-6

0

MC33772BSP1AE

MC33772BSP1AE

NXP Semiconductors

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

0

LTC4162IUFD-L41M#TRPBF

LTC4162IUFD-L41M#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1-8CELL 28QFN

0

UCC3952DP-4

UCC3952DP-4

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 16SOIC

19840

BQ2040SN-D111TR

BQ2040SN-D111TR

Texas Instruments

IC BATT MON MULTI-CHEM 3C 16SOIC

39690

ISL94208IRZ-T7A

ISL94208IRZ-T7A

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

IC BAT PWR MGT LI-ION 4-6C 32QFN

0

MAX6429EHUR

MAX6429EHUR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-3

996

BQ4050RSMR

BQ4050RSMR

Texas Instruments

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 1-4C 32VQFN

0

BQ77908ADBTR

BQ77908ADBTR

Texas Instruments

IC BAT MFUNC LI-ION 4-8C 38TSSOP

0

S-8244AACFN-CECT2G

S-8244AACFN-CECT2G

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1-4CEL 8MSOP

0

MAX17261METD+T

MAX17261METD+T

Maxim Integrated

IC BATT LIFEPO4/LI-ION 1C 14TDFN

0

AP9101CAK6-AUTRG1

AP9101CAK6-AUTRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT26

0

BQ28Z560DRZT-R1

BQ28Z560DRZT-R1

Texas Instruments

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 1CELL 12SON

22900

S-8205AAC-TCT1U

S-8205AAC-TCT1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 4CEL 16TSSOP

0

S-8209ABB-T8T1U

S-8209ABB-T8T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 8TSSOP

4432

DS2751E+

DS2751E+

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI-CHEM 1C 8TSSOP

1678

TPS65013RGZTG4

TPS65013RGZTG4

Texas Instruments

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 1CEL 48VQFN

0

TPS65012RGZT

TPS65012RGZT

Texas Instruments

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 1CEL 48VQFN

16000

S-8264AAG-I8T1U

S-8264AAG-I8T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2-4CL SNT-8A

0

S-8244AAWFN-CEWT2G

S-8244AAWFN-CEWT2G

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1-4CEL 8MSOP

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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