PMIC - Power Management

PMIC - Power Management - Specialized

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MAX6717UKSDD3+ Analog Devices, Inc.	MAX6717 DUAL/TRIPLE, ULTRA-LOW-V	20018
LT3484EDCB-1#TRMPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC PHOTOFLASH CAP CHARGER 6-DFN	0
MAX8804YETA+ Analog Devices, Inc.	MAX8804 HIGH-VOLTAGE, DUAL-INPUT	1598
HV7321K6-G Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC ULTRASOUND PULSER 64VQFN	122
MAX6750KA43+T Analog Devices, Inc.	MAX6750 UP RESET CKT W/CAPACITOR	5925
FAN7318AM	LIQUID CRYSTAL DRIVER, PDSO16	3412
LTC1699EMS8-82#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC PROGRAMMER VOLT SMBUS 8MSOP	0
BQ500210RGZT Texas Instruments	IC WIRELESS PWR TX 48VQFN	0
MC33FS6510NAER2 NXP Semiconductors	SYSTEM BASIS CHIP DCDC 1.5A VCO	0
MAX253CUA Analog Devices, Inc.	DRIVER FOR RS-48R INTERFACE	500
MAX1931EUB+T Maxim Integrated	IC SW CUR LIMIT USB 10-UMAX	0
TPS65930A2ZCH Texas Instruments	IC PWR MGMT 4LDO TXRX 139NFBGA	24
LTC4365CTS8#TRMPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC OVERVOLTAGE PROT TSOT23-8	28129
LPTM10-1247-3TG128I Lattice Semiconductor	IC PLATFORM MANAGER 128TQFP	0
EFP0104GM20-DR Silicon Labs	EFP0104 WIRED BUCK PMIC	2
MAX823LEXK+	MAX823 5-PIN MICROPROCESSOR SUPE	1109
LT3484EDCB-2#TRMPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC PHOTOFLASH CAP CHARGER 6-DFN	0
MC32PF8121EUEP NXP Semiconductors	IC POWER MANAGEMENT I.MX8M MINI	0
LM5080MM/NOPB Texas Instruments	ANALOG CIRCUIT, 1 FUNC, PDSO8	0
TPS65987DDKRSHR Texas Instruments	USB TYPE-C AND USB PD CONTR	2158

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