PMIC - Battery Management

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX6431EHUS-T

MAX6431EHUS-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

12500

BQ29414PW

BQ29414PW

Texas Instruments

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

16976

LTC2949ILXE#3ZZTRPBF

LTC2949ILXE#3ZZTRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC GAS GAUGE MULTI-CHEM 48LQFP

0

LTC6811HG-2#PBF

LTC6811HG-2#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI 1-12C 48SSOP

0

AP9101CAK6-AXTRG1

AP9101CAK6-AXTRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT26

0

S-8229AAC-I6T1U

S-8229AAC-I6T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT MONITOR LI-ION SNT-6A

0

AP9101CAK-BWTRG1

AP9101CAK-BWTRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT25

0

S-8261AATMD-G2TT2U

S-8261AATMD-G2TT2U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CEL SOT23-6

0

BQ29400DCT3E6

BQ29400DCT3E6

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2-4CELL SM8

0

MAX17260SETD+

MAX17260SETD+

Maxim Integrated

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 14TDFN

0

BQ2013HSN-A514

BQ2013HSN-A514

Texas Instruments

IC GAS GAUGE MULTI-CHEM 16SOIC

274

LTC4162IUFD-L40M#TRPBF

LTC4162IUFD-L40M#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

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

0

BQ20Z90DBT

BQ20Z90DBT

Texas Instruments

BQ20Z90 - SBS 1.1 COMPLIANT GAS

164

MAX6430EIUS

MAX6430EIUS

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

2301

LTC3300HLXE-2#PBF

LTC3300HLXE-2#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT BAL MULTI 1-12C 48ELQFP

0

MC33771BTP2AE

MC33771BTP2AE

NXP Semiconductors

IC BAT CNTRL LI-ION 7-14C 64LQFP

0

S-8254AAIFT-TB-G

S-8254AAIFT-TB-G

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

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

0

LTC4162EUFD-L41#TRPBF

LTC4162EUFD-L41#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

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

0

BQ26500PWG4

BQ26500PWG4

Texas Instruments

IC FUEL GAUGE LI-ION 1CL 8TSSOP

0

MM3860AC6ZRE

MM3860AC6ZRE

Mitsumi Electric Company

IC, ONE CELL, BATTERY PROTECTION

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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