PMIC - Battery Management

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
LV51130T-TLM-E Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 2CELL 8MSOP	0
LC709202FRD-01-2H Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 16VCT	0
LC05111C16MTTTG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WDFN	388000
LC06111T03MTTTG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROTECTION 1CELL LIB	0
LC709301FRF-AUNH Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 24VCT	0
LC05551Z01XATBG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 8WLCSP	0
LC05711A91RATBG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROTECTION 1CELL LIB	70000
LV5113T-TLM-E Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROTECTION LI-ION 8MSOP	0
LC05111C21MTTTG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WDFN	0
LC05512Z01XATBG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BAT PWR MGMT LI-ION 1C 6WLCSP	0
LC06511F6BMXTAG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROTECTION OTP FUNCTION	0
LC05732A03RATBG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 30ECP	280000
LC06511F7AMXTAG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6X2DFN	0
LC709203FXE-05MH Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT MON LI-ION 1CELL 9WLCSP	0
LC709205FXE-01TBG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC FUEL GAUGE LI-ION 1C 12WLCSP	500025000
LC05732A91RATBG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROTECTION 1CELL LIB	0
LC05111C23MTTTG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WDFN	0
LC06511F9BMXTAG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROTECTION OTP FUNCTION	0
LC05512Z02XATBG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BAT PWR MGMT LI-ION 1C 6WLCSP	0
LC05111C25MTTTG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC BATT PROT LI-ION 1CELL 6WDFN	2147483647

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