PMIC - Power Management

PMIC - Power Management - Specialized

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
STNRG328ATR STMicroelectronics	IC PWM DGTL CTLR 32VFQFPN	6000
PM6670ASTR STMicroelectronics	IC CTLR DDR2/3 MEM PS 24VFQFPN	0
L9396 STMicroelectronics	IC MULT6IPLE PWR SUPPLY 64LQFP	0
STWLC68JRH STMicroelectronics	QI-COMPLIANT INDUCTIVE WIRELESS	2415
L99PM72PXP STMicroelectronics	IC ADV PWR MGMT SYSTEM PWRSSO36	0
L99DZ120TR STMicroelectronics	IC AUTO DOOR ACTUATOR 64LQFP	990
STLD1TR STMicroelectronics	POWER-LINE COMMUNICATION DUAL LI	2458
L9659TR STMicroelectronics	IC DVR OCTAL SQUIB ASIC 64LQFP	0
STBP120BVDK6F STMicroelectronics	IC OVP W/THERMAL SHUTDOWN 10TDFN	0
L9001 STMicroelectronics	SPS - SIMPLE POWER SUPPLY - MULT	0
STLUX325ATR STMicroelectronics	IC DIGITAL CTLR PWM 32VFQFPN	0
STFPC320BTR STMicroelectronics	IC CTLR/DVR FRONT PANEL 52QFP	0
L9915-CB STMicroelectronics	IC REG CTAVR C-TERM MULTIWATT8	0
L99PM62GXPTR STMicroelectronics	IC PTS SMARTPOWER	997
L9780TR STMicroelectronics	IC POWERTRAIN INTERFACE 48LQFP	0
STUSB4761QTR STMicroelectronics	STAND-ALONE USB PD CONTROLLER (W	2874
L9788 STMicroelectronics	MULTIFUNCTION IC FOR AUTOMOTIVE	0
STLUX385A STMicroelectronics	IC DIGITAL CTLR 38TSSOP	190
L9177ATR STMicroelectronics	IC PTS SMARTPOWER 64TQFP	0
STCC05-BD4 STMicroelectronics	IC CTRLR AC PWR APPLIANCE 20DIP	0

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