PMIC - Battery Management

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
BQ7790521PWR Texas Instruments	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 3-5C 20TSSOP	2698
BQ24380DSGR Texas Instruments	IC BATT PROTECTION LI-ION 8WSON	21000
EMB1428QSQE/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC BATT BAL LI-ION 1-7C 48WQFN	8292
BQ34110PWR Texas Instruments	IC BATT MON MULTI 1-4C 14TSSOP	1139
BQ28Z610DRZT-R1 Texas Instruments	IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 1-2CL 12SON	0
BQ76PL536PAPR Texas Instruments	IC BAT MFUNC LI-ION 3-6C 64HTQFP	1850
BQ296223DSGR Texas Instruments	IC BATT	3000
BQ27350PWRG4 Texas Instruments	IC BATT FUEL MGR LI-ION 20-TSSOP	0
BQ20Z45DBTR Texas Instruments	IC BAT MFUNC LI-ION 2-4C 38TSSOP	24778
BQ26501PW Texas Instruments	IC BATT PWR SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRC	8266
BQ28400PW Texas Instruments	IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 2CL 20TSSOP	11770
BQ294711DSGT Texas Instruments	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2-4CEL 8WSON	470
BQ2023PWR Texas Instruments	IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 8TSSOP	97000
BQ7693000DBT Texas Instruments	IC BATT MON MULTI 6-10C 30TSSOP	1118
BQ76PL536APAPT Texas Instruments	IC BAT MFUNC LI-ION 3-6C 64HTQFP	202
BQ29412DCTR Texas Instruments	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2-4CELL SM8	896
BQ7790503PW Texas Instruments	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 3-5C 20TSSOP	198
BQ27545YZFR-G1 Texas Instruments	IC BATT FUEL GAUGE LIION 15DSBGA	0
BQ30Z554DBT-R1 Texas Instruments	IC BATT PWR SUPPLY MGMT CIRC	300
BQ7790518PW Texas Instruments	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 3-5C 20TSSOP	1035

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

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Battery Charge Management ICs	Support Li-ion/Polymer, NiMH, and lead-acid chemistries; implement CC/CV charging, thermal regulation	Smartphones, power banks
Fuel Gauge ICs	Impedance tracking, voltage-based SOC estimation, data logging	Laptops, medical devices
Battery Protection ICs	Overvoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit, and temperature protection	E-bikes, battery packs
Power Path Management ICs	Dynamic power distribution between charger and system load	Tablets, 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

Parameter	Typical Range	Importance
Charging Current Range	100mA - 5A	Determines charge speed and battery size compatibility
SOC Estimation Accuracy	1-5%	Impacts runtime prediction reliability
Quiescent Current	1-20 A	Crucial for standby power efficiency
Communication Speed	400kHz - 3.4MHz (I2C)	Affects system responsiveness
Operating Temperature	-40 C to +125 C	Determines 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

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
Texas Instruments	BQ25790	Single-chip solution with USB PD 3.0, 3.5A charging
Analog Devices	MAX17055	ModelGauge m3 algorithm, 60s runtime prediction
STMicroelectronics	STM32F051x	Cortex-M0 core with integrated Li-ion charger
NXP Semiconductors	PF1550	PMIC 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