PMIC - Battery Management

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX6431MRUS+

MAX6431MRUS+

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

2498

LT1579CS8-3#TRPBF

LT1579CS8-3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGMT MULTI 1C 8SOIC

0

LTC4162IUFD-FFS#PBF

LTC4162IUFD-FFS#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

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

118

LTC2941CDCB#TRPBF

LTC2941CDCB#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 6DFN

0

LTC4098EUDC#PBF

LTC4098EUDC#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

USB COMPATIBLE SWITCHING POWER M

296

MAX6433UK

MAX6433UK

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-5

792

LTC4067EDE#TRPBF

LTC4067EDE#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 1CELL 12DFN

1543

LTC4162EUFD-LAD#PBF

LTC4162EUFD-LAD#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

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

0

LTC2942IDCB#TRPBF

LTC2942IDCB#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 6DFN

0

MAX6430EGUS-T

MAX6430EGUS-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

5000

MAX6781LTB+

MAX6781LTB+

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI-CHEM 2CL 6UDFN

0

MAX6431FJUS-T

MAX6431FJUS-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

12500

MAX6432FJUS-T

MAX6432FJUS-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BAT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT143-4

7500

LTC6811IG-1#3ZZTRPBF

LTC6811IG-1#3ZZTRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULTI 1-12C 48SSOP

0

MAX6428MRUR-T

MAX6428MRUR-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 1C SOT23-3

6029

DS2764AE+025

DS2764AE+025

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MONITOR LI-ION 16TSSOP

7755

MAX1799EUP-TG074

MAX1799EUP-TG074

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT CDMA CELL/PCS SYST PWR

9000

LTC4162EUFD-SAD#TRPBF

LTC4162EUFD-SAD#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON LEAD ACID 4CEL 28QFN

0

LT1579CGN-3#TRPBF

LT1579CGN-3#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT PWR MGMT MULTI 1C 16SSOP

0

MAX6848KASD3+T

MAX6848KASD3+T

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC BATT MON MULT-CHEM 2C SOT23-8

2350

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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