PMIC - Battery Management

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
DS2760BE

DS2760BE

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MONITOR LI-ION 16TSSOP

287

MAX6846KAWD3

MAX6846KAWD3

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-8

2243

MAX6431CHUS-T

MAX6431CHUS-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

10000

MAX6440UTEHRD3-T

MAX6440UTEHRD3-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-6

7500

LTC4162EUFD-L42M#TRPBF

LTC4162EUFD-L42M#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

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

0

LTC4162IUFD-L40M#PBF

LTC4162IUFD-L40M#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

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

146

MAX17042G+U

MAX17042G+U

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT COMPCT LO COST 1S/2S FUEL

73099

LTC6801IG#TRPBF

LTC6801IG#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1-12CL 36SSOP

0

ADBMS1818ASWZ

ADBMS1818ASWZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

18-CELL BATTERY MONITOR WITH DAI

0

LTC2944IDD#3ZZPBF

LTC2944IDD#3ZZPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MONITOR MULTI-CHEM 8DFN

0

MAX6427EIUR

MAX6427EIUR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-3

1653

LTC6801IG#PBF

LTC6801IG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1-12CL 36SSOP

3038

MAX6431CIUS

MAX6431CIUS

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

2298

LTC6804HG-2#PBF

LTC6804HG-2#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI 1-12C 48SSOP

0

AD7284WBSWZ

AD7284WBSWZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 8CELL 64LQFP

396

LTC2949HLXE#3ZZTRPBF

LTC2949HLXE#3ZZTRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC GAS GAUGE MULTI-CHEM 48LQFP

0

LTC4162IUFD-FSTM#PBF

LTC4162IUFD-FSTM#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT LIFEPO4/LI-ION 1-9C 28QFN

131

MAX6781LTB+T

MAX6781LTB+T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI-CHEM 2CL 6UDFN

7885

LTC4090EDJC-5#PBF

LTC4090EDJC-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGMT LI-ION 1C 22DFN

113

MAX6428ORUR+T

MAX6428ORUR+T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-3

2500

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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