PMIC - Power Management

PMIC - Power Management - Specialized

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MAX16128UAADAA+ Maxim Integrated	IC LOAD DUMP REV V PROT 8UMAX	0
MAX1930ESA+T Maxim Integrated	IC SW CUR LIMIT USB 8-SOIC	0
MAX17126AETM+T Maxim Integrated	IC PWR SUPPLY W/VCOM AMP 48TQFN	2488
MAX16929AGUI/V+T Maxim Integrated	IC TFT-LCD PWR SUPPLY 28TSSOP	0
MAX20323DENC+T Maxim Integrated	IC OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTOR 12WLP	52500
MAX16971AGEEB/V+ Maxim Integrated	AUTOMOTIVE USB PROTECTOR WITH CD	6300
MAX14576CVB+T Maxim Integrated	IC USB CHARGE DETECTOR 10UTQFN	0
MAX14693ATP+T Maxim Integrated	IC POWER CNTRLLR 6A TQFN	0
MAX16928DGUP/V+ Maxim Integrated	IC TFT-LCD PWR SUPPLY 20TSSOP	274
MAX749CSA+T Maxim Integrated	IC SUPPLY LCD BIAS ADJ 8-SOIC	1295
73S8009C-32IM/F Maxim Integrated	IC PWR MGMT/SMART CARD INT 32QFN	93
MAX25221ATJ/V+ Maxim Integrated	AUTOMOTIVE 4-CHANNEL TFT-LCD POW	1220
MAX8660ETL+T Maxim Integrated	IC POWER MANAGE XSCALE 40-TQFN	9875000
MAX16942EGEE/V+T Maxim Integrated	IC CTLR USB PROTECTOR QSOP	0
MAX20361AEWC+ Maxim Integrated	SINGLE CELL SOLAR HARVESTER	821
MAX16129UAAGA+ Maxim Integrated	IC PROTECTION CIRCUIT UMAX	0
MAX17007AGTI+T Maxim Integrated	IC CTRLR QPWM GRAPHICS 28TQFN	0
MAX16127TC+T Maxim Integrated	IC LOAD DUMP REV V PROT 12TQFN	1
MAX20310CEWE+T Maxim Integrated	LOW VOLT PRIMARY CELL PWR MNGMT	30000
MAX14722ATP+ Maxim Integrated	IC CURRENT LIMIT ADJ 20TQFN	2040

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