PMIC - Battery Management

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX6431CIUS-T

MAX6431CIUS-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

10000

AD7280AWBSTZ-RL

AD7280AWBSTZ-RL

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1-6CEL 48LQFP

2029

LTC3300ILXE-2#PBF

LTC3300ILXE-2#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT BAL MULTI 1-12C 48ELQFP

1133

MAX6847KARD3-T

MAX6847KARD3-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-8

7500

LTC2941CMS8E#TRPBF

LTC2941CMS8E#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 8MSOP

0

MAX6428EHUR+

MAX6428EHUR+

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-3

2845

MAX6848KASD3+

MAX6848KASD3+

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT23-8

2417

LT1579IGN#PBF

LT1579IGN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGMT MULTI 1C 16SSOP

0

LTC3305IFE#PBF

LTC3305IFE#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT LEAD ACID 1-4C 38TSSOP

63

MAX8697SEWQ+T

MAX8697SEWQ+T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGMT

14290

LTC4162IUFD-L42#PBF

LTC4162IUFD-L42#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

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

397

LTC1558CGN-3.3#TRPBF

LTC1558CGN-3.3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGT NICAD 1C 16SSOP

0

MAX6431FJUS

MAX6431FJUS

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

2498

MAX6430DHUS+

MAX6430DHUS+

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

224

MAX6432FJUS

MAX6432FJUS

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

2368

LTC6803HG-2#PBF

LTC6803HG-2#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI 1-12C 44SSOP

0

LTC4160EUDC#PBF

LTC4160EUDC#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 1CELL 20QFN

704

LTC3300IUK-1#TRPBF

LTC3300IUK-1#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT BALANCR MULT 1-12C 48QFN

0

MAX6431DHUS

MAX6431DHUS

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

661

LTC6801HG#3ZZTRPBF

LTC6801HG#3ZZTRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

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

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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