PMIC - Battery Management

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BQ20Z75DBT-V160

BQ20Z75DBT-V160

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PWR SUPPLY MGMT CIRC

2978

BQ20Z90DBT-V110

BQ20Z90DBT-V110

Texas Instruments

IC BATT MONITOR LI-ION 30TSSOP

9435

S-8239AAA-M6T1U

S-8239AAA-M6T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT MONITOR LI-ION SOT23-6

0

BQ2018TS-E1TRG4

BQ2018TS-E1TRG4

Texas Instruments

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 1-4C 8TSSOP

0

MM3508B07RRE

MM3508B07RRE

Mitsumi Electric Company

IC, MULTI CELL, SECOND PROTECTIO

0

DS1259S

DS1259S

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGMT 16SOIC

1732

S-8261ABYMD-G3YT2U

S-8261ABYMD-G3YT2U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CEL SOT23-6

0

BQ29707DSET

BQ29707DSET

Texas Instruments

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WSON

7748250

LTC2942IDCB#TRMPBF

LTC2942IDCB#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 6DFN

0

AP9211SA-AB-HAC-7

AP9211SA-AB-HAC-7

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6UDFN

18403000

S-8253CAI-T8T1GZ

S-8253CAI-T8T1GZ

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2CELL 8TSSOP

0

BQ20Z90DBT-V150G4

BQ20Z90DBT-V150G4

Texas Instruments

IC GAS GAUGE FOR BQ29330 30TSSOP

0

MC33772BTP1AER2

MC33772BTP1AER2

NXP Semiconductors

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

0

S-8204BBV-TCT1U

S-8204BBV-TCT1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

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

0

S-8209ACK-T8T1U

S-8209ACK-T8T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 8TSSOP

0

AP9101CAK6-BOTRG1

AP9101CAK6-BOTRG1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL SOT26

0

S-8209AAE-T8T1U

S-8209AAE-T8T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 8TSSOP

0

S-8253BAE-T8T1GZ

S-8253BAE-T8T1GZ

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 3CELL 8TSSOP

0

LTC4098EUDC-1#TRPBF

LTC4098EUDC-1#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 20QFN

0

S-8213AAT-I6T1U

S-8213AAT-I6T1U

ABLIC U.S.A. Inc.

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

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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