PMIC - Power Management

PMIC - Power Management - Specialized

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
LTC4365ITS8#TRPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC OVERVOLTAGE PROT TSOT23-8	0
TS51231-QFNR Semtech	IC TRANSMITTER DVR WIRELSS 16QFN	3091
MAX6722UTSHD3+ Analog Devices, Inc.	MAX6722 DUAL/TRIPLE, ULTRA-LOW-V	1824
PS8A0015WEX Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)	HEATER CONTROLLER SO-8	0
MAX6710MUT+	MAX6710 LOW-VOLTAGE, HIGH-ACCURA	10905
UCC29002DGK Texas Instruments	IC LOAD SHARE CTRLR ADV 8VSSOP	252
LP3972SQ-0514/NOPB-TI Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT, AD	0
LTC1153CS8#TRPBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC ELECTR CIRCUIT BREAKER 8-SOIC	2110
MPF5020AVNA0ES NXP Semiconductors	PF5020	490
TS51223-M000WCSR Semtech	IC RCVR CTLR WIRELESS 20-WLCSP	0
MWCT1012CFM NXP Semiconductors	IC TRANSMITTER 32QFN	1438
UAA2016PG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC CTLR PWR SW ZERO VOLT 8DIP	1077300
LM2642MTC/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC CTRLR SW SYNC STPDN 28TSSOP	283
LP3971SQ-D510/NOPB-NS	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT, AD	0
TPS6590377ZWSR Texas Instruments	IC PWR MGMT FOR PROCESSORS	0
LP2995MR-NS	LP2995 DDR TERMINATION REGULATOR	575
MAX16928DGUP/V+ Maxim Integrated	IC TFT-LCD PWR SUPPLY 20TSSOP	274
LTC1699EGN-81#PBF Analog Devices, Inc.	IC PROGRAMMER VOLT SMBUS 16SSOP	0
MVR5510AMDA4ESR2 NXP Semiconductors	IC PMIC VR5510 ASIL-D	0
MAX6314US31D3+ Analog Devices, Inc.	MAX6314 68HC11/BIDIRECTIONAL-COM	5199

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