PMIC - Power Management

PMIC - Power Management - Specialized

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
IX6610T Wickmann / Littelfuse	IC MOSF DRIVER	0
MC34PF3001A3EPR2 NXP Semiconductors	POWER MANAGEMENT IC I.MX7 PRE-	0
LTC3588IMSE-1#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ENERGY HARVESTING PSU 10MSOP	517
UCD3020RGZR Texas Instruments	UCD3020 FULLY PROGRAMMABLE DIGIT	24370
TPS2514AQDBVTQ1 Texas Instruments	IC USB PWR SW/CTRLR CHRG SOT23-6	499
TDA3681ATH/N1S,518 NXP Semiconductors	IC REG MULTIPLE VOLTAGE 20HSOP	0
LTC3108EGN-1#TRPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC CONV DC/DC PWR MANAGER 16SSOP	0
LTC4367HDD-1#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	SUPPLY PROTECTION CONTROLLER	2419
TPS25740RGET Texas Instruments	IC PD CTLR USB TYPE-C 24VQFN	299
LP3971SQ-7848/NOPB Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT, ADJ	13000
MAX17613CATP+ Maxim Integrated	IC CURRENT LIMIT OV, UV, RP 20TQ	0
ED8401P01QI Intel	CTRLR 4PH PMBUS6140 500KHZ 40QFN	385
MAX1823AEUB+ Maxim Integrated	IC SW USB DUAL W/FB 10-UMAX	224
LTC4361ITS8-2#TRPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC CTLR OVP AUTO RETRY TSOT23-8	0
FAN7314MX	LIQUID CRYSTAL DRIVER, 4-SEGMENT	13423
MAX6409BS33-T Analog Devices, Inc.	MAX6409 VOLTAGE DETECTOR IN 4-BU	7500
TWL6032A2BEYFFT Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT, FI	0
SI8946AB-IS Silicon Labs	POWER ISOLATION	0
MAX14728EWV+T Maxim Integrated	IC RF TRANSMITTER 30WLP	10000
BD6524HFV-TR ROHM Semiconductor	IC PWR MANAGEMENT SWITCH HVSOF6	3175

PMIC - Power Management - Specialized

1. Overview

Specialized Power Management ICs (PMICs) are application-specific integrated circuits designed to optimize power distribution and management in electronic systems. These devices provide tailored solutions for voltage regulation, battery management, power sequencing, and energy efficiency optimization. Their importance in modern technology lies in enabling compact designs, reducing power consumption, and improving reliability for applications ranging from mobile devices to automotive systems.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Battery PMICs	Integrate battery charging, fuel gauging, and protection circuits	Smartphones, wearable devices
DC-DC Controllers	Regulate voltage conversion with external MOSFETs	High-performance computing (HPC) systems
AC-DC Controllers	Convert AC to DC with power factor correction (PFC)	Server power supplies, industrial equipment
LED Drivers	Provide constant current for LED arrays	Automotive lighting, display backlighting
Multi-Channel PMICs	Support multiple regulated outputs with sequencing	Medical imaging equipment, IoT gateways

3. Structure and Components

Typical physical structure includes:

QFN/BGA packages for compact PCB integration
Internal blocks: Voltage regulators (LDOs, DC-DC converters), ADC/DAC modules, I2C/SPI interfaces
Protection circuits: Overcurrent (OCP), Overvoltage (OVP), Thermal shutdown (OTP)

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Importance
Input Voltage Range	Determines compatibility with power sources (e.g., 2.7V-24V for battery systems)
Output Current Capability	Defines maximum load support (e.g., 0.5A-10A per channel)
Efficiency (Typical >90%)	Impacts thermal performance and battery life
Quiescent Current	Crucial for low-power standby modes (<10 A typical)
Protection Features	Ensures reliability under fault conditions
Operating Temperature	Industrial (-40 C to +125 C) or automotive (-40 C to +150 C) grades

5. Application Areas

Consumer Electronics: Mobile phones, tablets, AR/VR headsets
Automotive: ADAS systems, electric vehicle (EV) battery management
Industrial: PLC systems, robotics actuators
Healthcare: Portable diagnostic devices, MRI gradient coil drivers
IoT: Edge sensors, smart meters

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
Texas Instruments	TPS65912	6-channel PMIC for AMOLED displays
STMicroelectronics	STM32L4 Series PMIC	Ultra-low-power with dynamic voltage scaling
ON Semiconductor	NCP185x	High-current battery charger with JEITA compliance
Analog Devices	LTC297x	Digital power system management (PSM) IC
Infineon	PSoC 6 PMIC	Integrated with microcontroller for IoT applications

7. Selection Guidelines

Define system power rails and sequencing requirements
Match input voltage range with source characteristics (battery, AC adapter, etc.)
Evaluate thermal performance under maximum load
Prioritize protection features for critical applications
Consider digital monitoring capabilities for smart systems

8. Industry Trends

Key trends shaping PMIC development:

Integration of wide-bandgap (SiC/GaN) drivers in power stages
AI-enabled dynamic power optimization for edge computing
48V direct-to-load architectures for data centers
Functional safety compliance (ISO 26262) for automotive systems
Sub-1 A leakage current management for battery-free IoT devices