PMIC - Thermal Management

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AD595CDZ

AD595CDZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC THERMOCOUPLE INSTR AMP 14CDIP

365

AD594ADZ

AD594ADZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC THERMOCOUPLE INSTR AMP 14CDIP

297

ADT7517ARQZ

ADT7517ARQZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

SERIAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR

150

ADM1027ARQZ

ADM1027ARQZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

DBCOOL REMOTE THERMAL CONTROLLER

50

LTC1392CN8#PBF

LTC1392CN8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC DATA ACQ SYSTEM 10BIT 8-DIP

0

MAX1805MEE

MAX1805MEE

Analog Devices, Inc.

REMOTE/LOCAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR

661

AD597AR

AD597AR

Analog Devices, Inc.

TEMP SENSOR ANALOG

1830

LTC2995IUD#TRPBF

LTC2995IUD#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC TEMP SENSOR VOLT MNTR 20QFN

0

ADM1030ARQ-REEL

ADM1030ARQ-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

INTELLIGENT TEMPERATURE MONITOR

0

ADM1021ARQ-REEL

ADM1021ARQ-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEM TEMPERATUR

13440

MAX1669EEE

MAX1669EEE

Analog Devices, Inc.

FAN CONTROLLER

2476

ADT7516ARQZ-REEL7

ADT7516ARQZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC SENSOR TEMP QD ADC/DAC 16QSOP

107

LTC2986HLX#PBF

LTC2986HLX#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC SENSOR TEMP MEASUREMNT 48LQFP

247

DS1620S-001

DS1620S-001

Analog Devices, Inc.

DIGITAL THERMOMETER AND THERMOST

15821

LTC2984ILX#PBF

LTC2984ILX#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC SENSOR TEMP MEASUREMNT 48LQFP

0

ADT7463ARQ-REEL7

ADT7463ARQ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

ANALOG CIRCUIT, 1 FUNC, PDSO24

15993

LTC2986CLX#PBF

LTC2986CLX#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC SENSOR TEMP MEASUREMNT 48LQFP

0

ADM1021AARQ-REEL7

ADM1021AARQ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

CPU VOLTAGE AND TEMP MONITORING

720

LTC1392CS8#PBF

LTC1392CS8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC DATA ACQ SYSTEM 10BIT 8-SOIC

245

AD597AH

AD597AH

Analog Devices, Inc.

TEMP SENSOR ANALOG

2306

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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