PMIC - Battery Management

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MAX17205G+T0E Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MFUNC 2-3CELL 14TDFN	22500
MAX6775XKC+T Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MON MULTI-CHEM 1C SC70-5	3405000
DS2746G+ Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MONITOR 2 WIRE 10TDFN	153700
DS2776G+ Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 2CEL 14TDFN	440120
MAX6775XKA+T Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MON MULTI-CHEM 1C SC70-5	25000
MAX17048G+T10 Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 8TDFN	16653
MAX17260SETD+ Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 14TDFN	0
DS2777G+T&R Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 2CEL 14TDFN	0
MAX14606EWL+T Maxim Integrated	IC BATT PROTECTION 9WLP	2400
DS2762BE+ Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MONITOR LI-ION 16TSSOP	2123840
MAX6777LT+T Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MON MULTI-CHEM 1CL 6UDFN	3182
MAX6778XK+T Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MON MULTI-CHEM 1C SC70-5	101517500
DS2786G+T&R Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MONITOR LI-ION 10TDFN	1974
DS2778G+T&R Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MFUNC LI-ION 2CEL 14TDFN	0
MAX16914AUB+ Maxim Integrated	IC BATT PROTECTION 10UMAX	462900
MAX17215G+00E Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MFUNC 2-3CELL 14TDFN	3491960
MAX17830GUN/V+T Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MFUNC 56TSSOP	0
MAX17215G+ Maxim Integrated	IC BATT MFUNC 2-3CELL 14TDFN	2450
MAX14607EWL+T Maxim Integrated	IC BATT OVERVOLT PROTECTION 9WLP	388
MAX14654EWC+T Maxim Integrated	IC BATT PROTECTION LI-ION 12WLP	135000

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