PMIC - Battery Management

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LTC2942CDCB-1#TRMPBF

LTC2942CDCB-1#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 6DFN

500

MAX6432EIUS-T

MAX6432EIUS-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

12500

LTC3305IFE#TRPBF

LTC3305IFE#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT LEAD ACID 1-4C 38TSSOP

0

MAX6849KAVD7

MAX6849KAVD7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT23-8

783

LTC4150IMS#TRPBF

LTC4150IMS#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 1-6C 10MSOP

0

LTC4162EUFD-L42M#PBF

LTC4162EUFD-L42M#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

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

15

LTC4066EUF-1#PBF

LTC4066EUF-1#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 1CELL 24QFN

235

LT1579CGN

LT1579CGN

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGMT MULTI 1C 16SSOP

72

LTC2941IDCB-1#TRMPBF

LTC2941IDCB-1#TRMPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 6DFN

0

MAX6439UTEHRD3+

MAX6439UTEHRD3+

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-6

990

LT1579CS-3.3#PBF

LT1579CS-3.3#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGMT MULTI 1C 16SOIC

0

MAX6782TEA+T

MAX6782TEA+T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI-CHEM 4C 16TQFN

12500

LTC6811IG-2#TRPBF

LTC6811IG-2#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI 1-12C 48SSOP

0

LTC6802IG-1#PBF

LTC6802IG-1#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1-12CL 44SSOP

10

LTC6811IG-1#TRPBF

LTC6811IG-1#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI 1-12C 48SSOP

0

LTC1558CS-5#PBF

LTC1558CS-5#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGT NICAD 1C 16SOIC

0

MAX6781LTC+

MAX6781LTC+

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI-CHEM 2CL 6UDFN

2815

LT1579IGN-3#TRPBF

LT1579IGN-3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGMT MULTI 1C 16SSOP

0

LTC4162IUFD-L42M#TRPBF

LTC4162IUFD-L42M#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

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

0

DS1610

DS1610

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGMT CIRCUIT

2969

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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