PMIC - Thermal Management

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX6683AUB+

MAX6683AUB+

Maxim Integrated

IC TEMP SENSOR MON 10-UMAX

1212750

ADT7485AARMZ-R

ADT7485AARMZ-R

SERIAL SWITCH/DIGITAL SENSOR

6798

LTC1392CS8#TRPBF

LTC1392CS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC DATA ACQ SYSTEM 10BIT 8-SOIC

0

LM96080CIMT/NOPB

LM96080CIMT/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC HARDWARE MONITOR 24-TSSOP

7439943

MAX6664AEE+

MAX6664AEE+

Maxim Integrated

IC TEMP MON FAN CNTRL 16-QSOP

3

ADT7475ARQZ-RL7

ADT7475ARQZ-RL7

ANALOG CIRCUIT, 1 FUNC, PDSO16

12712

ADT7473ARQZ-1R7

ADT7473ARQZ-1R7

SERIAL SWITCH/DIGITAL SENSOR

40032

MCP9805T-BE/MC

MCP9805T-BE/MC

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC SENSOR THERMAL 3.0V 8DFN

0

MAX6653AEE+

MAX6653AEE+

Maxim Integrated

IC TEMP MON FAN CNTRL 16-QSOP

202700

LM63CIMAX/NOPB

LM63CIMAX/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC TEMP SENSOR REMOTE 8-SOIC

3174

AD596AH

AD596AH

Analog Devices, Inc.

TYPE J THERMOCOUPLE CONDITIONER

10

MCP98243T-BE/ST

MCP98243T-BE/ST

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC TEMP SENSOR 2WIRE 3V 8-TSSOP

1529

ADT7517ARQ

ADT7517ARQ

Analog Devices, Inc.

SERIAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR

7970

ADM1029ARQZ-R7

ADM1029ARQZ-R7

ANALOG CIRCUIT, 1 FUNC, PDSO24

1156

STTS3000B2DN3F

STTS3000B2DN3F

STMicroelectronics

IC MEMORY MOD TEMP SENSOR 8TDFN

0

DS1780E+T&R

DS1780E+T&R

Maxim Integrated

IC CPU PERIPHERAL MON 24-TSSOP

0

MAX6641AUB96+

MAX6641AUB96+

Maxim Integrated

IC TEMP MONITOR SMBUS 10UMAX

1

ADT7470ARQ-REEL7

ADT7470ARQ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

TEMP. SENSOR AND FAN CONTROLLER

66

AD595CQ

AD595CQ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC THERMOCOUPLE A W/COMP 14CDIP

1721

W83795ADG

W83795ADG

Nuvoton Technology Corporation America

IC H/W MONITOR 48LQFP

0

PMIC - Thermal Management

1. Overview

Power Management ICs (PMICs) with Thermal Management are integrated circuits responsible for regulating power distribution and monitoring thermal conditions in electronic systems. These devices prevent overheating through active temperature sensing, dynamic power adjustment, and thermal protection mechanisms. Their importance grows with increasing power density in modern electronics like smartphones, servers, and automotive systems, ensuring reliability and longevity.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Temperature Monitoring PMICContinuous temperature sensing with alert thresholdsSmartphones, laptops
Thermal Protection PMICAutomatic shutdown during critical temperature eventsIndustrial motors, battery systems
Dynamic Thermal Regulation PMICAdjusts power delivery based on real-time thermal feedbackHigh-performance computing (HPC), 5G base stations
Multi-Zone Thermal Control PMICIndependent monitoring of multiple thermal zonesAutomotive ECUs, data center servers

3. Structure & Technical Composition

A typical PMIC thermal management system consists of: - **Temperature Sensors**: Built-in thermistors or diodes for precise thermal detection - **Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC)**: Convert analog temperature signals to digital values - **Control Logic**: Implements thermal algorithms (e.g., PID controllers) - **Power Switching Elements**: MOSFETs for load control during thermal events - **Communication Interfaces**: I2C/SPI for system integration - **Protection Circuits**: Over-temperature shutdown (OTP) and hysteresis mechanisms

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Temperature Sensing Accuracy 1 C to 3 C tolerance rangeDetermines protection reliability
Thermal Protection ThresholdConfigurable via registers (e.g., 80 C-150 C)Prevents silicon degradation
Response Time10 s-1ms for critical shutdownMinimizes thermal damage risk
Operating Temperature Range-40 C to +125 C standardEnsures environmental stability
Power Consumption10 A-100mA active modeImpacts battery life in portable devices
Package TypeQFN, BGA, TSSOPAffects thermal dissipation capability

5. Application Fields

  • Consumer Electronics: Smartphones (thermal throttling), tablets, VR headsets
  • Industrial Equipment: PLCs, motor drives, factory automation systems
  • Automotive: Battery Management Systems (BMS), ADAS processors
  • Telecommunications: 5G base stations, optical transceivers
  • Computing: Laptops, servers, AI accelerators

6. Leading Manufacturers & Representative Products

ManufacturerProduct SeriesKey Features
Texas InstrumentsTPS65000 SeriesMulti-channel thermal regulation with 1 C accuracy
STMicroelectronicsSTMPS SeriesIntegrated ADC and I2C interface for thermal monitoring
NXP SemiconductorsPF5000 SeriesDigital temperature sensors with programmable thresholds
Infineon TechnologiesOPTIREG SeriesAutomotive-grade thermal protection up to 150 C
Analog DevicesADM1031 Hot Swap ControllerDual-zone temperature monitoring with fan control

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations when selecting PMIC thermal management solutions: - **Operating Environment**: Industrial vs. consumer temperature requirements - **Thermal Response Speed**: Critical for high-power systems (e.g., GPUs) - **Integration Level**: Combined voltage regulation + thermal management vs. discrete solutions - **Package Thermal Resistance**: Lower R JA improves heat dissipation - **System Compatibility**: Communication interface (I2C vs. PMBus) and voltage range - **Certifications**: Automotive (AEC-Q), Industrial (IEC 60750) standards compliance

8. Industry Trends

Future developments in PMIC thermal management include: - **Advanced Process Nodes**: 28nm/40nm technologies for lower quiescent current - **AI-Driven Thermal Prediction**: Machine learning algorithms for proactive cooling - **GaN/SiC Integration**: Wide-bandgap semiconductor compatibility for high-temperature operation - **Ultra-Small Packaging**: 0.4mm pitch WLCSP for wearable devices - **Standardization Efforts**: Emerging PMIC thermal interface standards (e.g., JEDEC JESD51)

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