PMIC - Battery Management

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STC3117IJT

STC3117IJT

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MONITOR GAS GAUGE 9CSP

4502

STC3115IQT

STC3115IQT

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MON GAS GAUGE 10DFN

2123

STC3115AIJT

STC3115AIJT

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MONITOR GAS GAUGE 10CSP

0

STC3115IJT

STC3115IJT

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT GAS GAUGE LI-ION 10CSP

2

STC3100IQT

STC3100IQT

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 8DFN

0

STC3100IST

STC3100IST

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 8MINISO

0

GG25LJ

GG25LJ

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MON GAS GAUGE 10FCCSP

0

L9963-TR

L9963-TR

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MON LI-ION 4-14CL 64TQFP

22

STC3115AIQT

STC3115AIQT

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MONITOR 10DFN

0

L9963

L9963

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MON LI-ION 4-14CL 64TQFP

0

GG25LAJ

GG25LAJ

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MON GAS GAUGE 10FCCSP

0

STW4102IQT

STW4102IQT

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MONITOR LI-ION 24QFN

0

STC3105IQT

STC3105IQT

STMicroelectronics

IC BATT MONITOR 8TDFN

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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