PMIC - Battery Management

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LC05111C02MTTTG

LC05111C02MTTTG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WDFN

3497

LC05111C14MTTTG

LC05111C14MTTTG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WDFN

0

FFG1040UC003X

FFG1040UC003X

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 12WLCSP

2974

LC709202FRD-02-2H

LC709202FRD-02-2H

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 16VCT

0

LC709202FRD-02-MH

LC709202FRD-02-MH

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 16VCT

0

FSA832L10X

FSA832L10X

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT MFUNC 10MICROPAK

0

LC06511D01MXTAG

LC06511D01MXTAG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6X2DFN

0

LC05111C05MTTTG

LC05111C05MTTTG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WDFN

140000

FAN3989MLP8X

FAN3989MLP8X

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT USB CONN MONITOR 8MLP

152086000

LC06511D04MXTAG

LC06511D04MXTAG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6X2DFN

0

LC709203FXE-03MH

LC709203FXE-03MH

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 9WLCSP

0

LC06514D01MXTAG

LC06514D01MXTAG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6X2DFN

0

LC709202FRD-01-MH

LC709202FRD-01-MH

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 16VCT

0

LV51131T-TLM-E

LV51131T-TLM-E

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2CELL 8MSOP

0

LC709204FXE-01TBG

LC709204FXE-01TBG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC FUEL GAUGE LI-ION 1C 12WLCSP

3121

LC709203FQH-01TWG

LC709203FQH-01TWG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 8WDFN

0

LC05111C01MTTTG

LC05111C01MTTTG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WDFN

0

LC06511D02MXTAG

LC06511D02MXTAG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6X2DFN

16000

LC709203FXE-01MH

LC709203FXE-01MH

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 9WLCSP

1070950000

LC709203FQH-04TWG

LC709203FQH-04TWG

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 8WDFN

2000

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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