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Part	Manufacturer	Other IC type	Temperature Grade	No. of Terminals	Package Code	Package Shape	Surface Mount	Package Body Material	Maximum Supply Current (Isup)	Maximum Output Current	No. of Functions	No. of Channels	Technology	Screening Level	Terminal Form	Nominal Supply Voltage (Vsup)	Power Supplies (V)	Package Style (Meter)	Package Equivalence Code	Sub-Category	Terminal Pitch	Maximum Operating Temperature	Minimum Operating Temperature	Terminal Finish	Terminal Position	JESD-30 Code	Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	Maximum Supply Voltage (Vsup)	Maximum Seated Height	Width (mm)	Qualification	Minimum Supply Voltage (Vsup)	Additional Features	JESD-609 Code	Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s)	Peak Reflow Temperature (C)	Nominal Threshold Voltage (V)	Length	Adjustable Threshold
TPS25921ADR	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	INDUSTRIAL	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.58 mA	1.6 A	1	1			NO LEAD	12 V		SMALL OUTLINE			1.27 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1	18 V	1.75 mm	3.9 mm		4.5 V		e4	30	260	+1.39V	4.9 mm	YES
LTC4359IDCB#PBF	Analog Devices		INDUSTRIAL	6	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.2 mA			1	CMOS		NO LEAD	12 V	12	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC6,.12,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	DUAL	R-PDSO-N6	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260			NO
TPS25921AD	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	INDUSTRIAL	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.58 mA	1.6 A	1	1			NO LEAD	12 V		SMALL OUTLINE			1.27 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1	18 V	1.75 mm	3.9 mm		4.5 V		e4	30	260	+1.39V	4.9 mm	YES
LTC4359CDCB#PBF	Analog Devices		COMMERCIAL	6	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.2 mA				CMOS		NO LEAD	12 V	12	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC6,.12,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	DUAL	R-PDSO-N6	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
LTC4366IDDB-2#PBF	Analog Devices		INDUSTRIAL	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY					CMOS		NO LEAD		4.5/12.5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC8,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
LTC4357HDCB#PBF	Analog Devices		AUTOMOTIVE	6	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	1 mA				CMOS		NO LEAD		9/80	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC6,.12,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	DUAL	R-PDSO-N6	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
TPS22990DMLR	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT		10	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	1			NO LEAD	3.3 V		SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG			.5 mm	105 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	DUAL	R-PDSO-N10	2	5.5 V	.8 mm	2 mm		2.5 V		e4	30	260		3 mm	NO
TPS25921LDR	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	INDUSTRIAL	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.58 mA	1.6 A	1	1			NO LEAD	12 V		SMALL OUTLINE			1.27 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1	18 V	1.75 mm	3.9 mm		4.5 V		e4	30	260	+1.39V	4.9 mm	YES
LTC4366HDDB-2#PBF	Analog Devices		AUTOMOTIVE	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY					CMOS		NO LEAD		4.5/12.5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC8,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
TPS22990DMLT	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT		10	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	1			NO LEAD	3.3 V		SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG			.5 mm	105 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	DUAL	R-PDSO-N10	2	5.5 V	.8 mm	2 mm		2.5 V		e4	30	260		3 mm	NO
LTC4366MPDDB-2#PBF	Analog Devices		MILITARY	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY					CMOS		NO LEAD		4.5/12.5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC8,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	125 Cel	-55 Cel		DUAL	R-PDSO-N8					Not Qualified
LTC4366MPDDB-1#PBF	Analog Devices		MILITARY	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY					CMOS		NO LEAD		4.5/12.5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC8,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	125 Cel	-55 Cel		DUAL	R-PDSO-N8					Not Qualified
LTC4366CDDB-1#PBF	Analog Devices		COMMERCIAL	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY					CMOS		NO LEAD		4.5/12.5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC8,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
LTC4366CDDB-2#PBF	Analog Devices		COMMERCIAL	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY					CMOS		NO LEAD		4.5/12.5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC8,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
LTC2946IDE#PBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	INDUSTRIAL	16	SON	RECTANGULAR	NO	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	3	CMOS		NO LEAD	48 V		SMALL OUTLINE, VERY THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH	SOLCC16,.12,18		.45 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N16		100 V	.8 mm	3 mm		4 V		e3			+1.3V	4 mm	YES
LTC2959IDDB#TRMPBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT		10	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.8 mA		1	1	CMOS		NO LEAD			SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, EXTREMELY THIN PROFILE			.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel		DUAL	R-PDSO-N10	1	60 V	.8 mm	2 mm		1.8 V			30	260	+1.45V	3 mm	YES
LTC4366IDDB-1#PBF	Analog Devices		INDUSTRIAL	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY					CMOS		NO LEAD		4.5/12.5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC8,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
LTC2959IDDB#PBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT		10	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.8 mA		1	1	CMOS		NO LEAD			SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, EXTREMELY THIN PROFILE			.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel		DUAL	R-PDSO-N10		60 V	.8 mm	2 mm		1.8 V					+1.45V	3 mm	YES
LTC2946HDE#PBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	AUTOMOTIVE	16	SON	RECTANGULAR	NO	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	3	CMOS		NO LEAD	48 V		SMALL OUTLINE, VERY THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH	SOLCC16,.12,18		.45 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N16		100 V	.8 mm	3 mm		4 V		e3			+1.3V	4 mm	YES
LTC2946CDE#PBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	COMMERCIAL	16	SON	RECTANGULAR	NO	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	3	CMOS		NO LEAD	48 V		SMALL OUTLINE, VERY THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH	SOLCC16,.12,18		.45 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N16		100 V	.8 mm	3 mm		4 V		e3			+1.3V	4 mm	YES
LTC4366HDDB-1#PBF	Analog Devices		AUTOMOTIVE	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY					CMOS		NO LEAD		4.5/12.5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC8,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
LTC2955IDDB-1#PBF	Analog Devices		INDUSTRIAL	10	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.003 mA				CMOS		NO LEAD	7 V	7	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC10,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	DUAL	R-PDSO-N10	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
TPS25921LD	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	INDUSTRIAL	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.58 mA	1.6 A	1	1			NO LEAD	12 V		SMALL OUTLINE			1.27 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1	18 V	1.75 mm	3.9 mm		4.5 V		e4	30	260	+1.39V	4.9 mm	YES
LTC2946IDE-1#PBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	INDUSTRIAL	16	SON	RECTANGULAR	NO	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	3	CMOS		NO LEAD	48 V		SMALL OUTLINE, VERY THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH	SOLCC16,.12,18		.45 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N16		100 V	.8 mm	3 mm		4 V		e3			+1.3V	4 mm	YES
TPS22990NDMLR	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT		10	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	1			NO LEAD	3.3 V		SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG			.5 mm	105 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD SILVER	DUAL	R-PDSO-N10	2	5.5 V	.8 mm	2 mm		2.5 V		e4	30	260		3 mm	NO
BQ25170JDSGR	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT		8	SON	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	1			NO LEAD			SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG			.5 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	DUAL	S-PDSO-N8	1	6.5 V	.8 mm	2 mm		3 V	THRESHOLD VOLTAGE 1.2V	e4		260	2.2	2 mm	YES
LM74721QDRRRQ1	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT		12	SON	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	1		AEC-Q100	NO LEAD	12 V		SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, EXTREMELY THIN PROFILE	SOLCC12,.12,20		.5 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD	DUAL	S-PDSO-N12	2	65 V	.8 mm	3 mm		3 V		e4		260	+3.4V	3 mm	YES
LTC4381IDKE-2#PBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT		32	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.035 mA		1	1	CMOS		NO LEAD	12 V		SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG			.4 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel		DUAL	R-PDSO-N32	3	80 V	.8 mm	5 mm		4 V			30	260	+0.7V	7 mm	YES
LTC2955IDDB-2#PBF	Analog Devices		INDUSTRIAL	10	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.003 mA				CMOS		NO LEAD	7 V	7	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC10,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	DUAL	R-PDSO-N10	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
TPS22990NDMLT	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT		10	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	1			NO LEAD	3.3 V		SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG			.5 mm	105 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD SILVER	DUAL	R-PDSO-N10	2	5.5 V	.8 mm	2 mm		2.5 V		e4	30	260		3 mm	NO
PLM74721QDRRRQ1	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT		12	SON	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	1		AEC-Q100	NO LEAD	12 V		SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, EXTREMELY THIN PROFILE	SOLCC12,.12,20		.5 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel		DUAL	S-PDSO-N12		65 V	.8 mm	3 mm		3 V					+3.4V	3 mm	YES
LTC2946HDE-1#PBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	AUTOMOTIVE	16	SON	RECTANGULAR	NO	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	3	CMOS		NO LEAD	48 V		SMALL OUTLINE, VERY THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH	SOLCC16,.12,18		.45 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N16		100 V	.8 mm	3 mm		4 V		e3			+1.3V	4 mm	YES
LTC2941CDCB#PBF	Analog Devices		COMMERCIAL	6	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.1 mA				CMOS		NO LEAD		3/5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC6,.12,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	DUAL	R-PDSO-N6	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
LTC4381HDKE-2#PBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT		32	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.035 mA		1	1	CMOS		NO LEAD	12 V		SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG			.4 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel		DUAL	R-PDSO-N32	3	80 V	.8 mm	5 mm		4 V			30	260	+0.7V	7 mm	YES
PTLV809EA46DPWR	Texas Instruments	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	AUTOMOTIVE	5	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.0012 mA		1	1				3.3 V		SMALL OUTLINE				125 Cel	-40 Cel		DUAL	R-PDSO-N5		6 V				1.7 V					+4.63 V		YES
LTC2942CDCB-1#PBF	Analog Devices		COMMERCIAL	6	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.45 mA				CMOS		NO LEAD		3/5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC6,.12,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N6	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
LTC2942CDCB#PBF	Analog Devices		COMMERCIAL	6	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.42 mA				CMOS		NO LEAD		3/5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC6,.12,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	DUAL	R-PDSO-N6	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
LTC4381HDKE-4#PBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT		32	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.035 mA		1	1	CMOS		NO LEAD	12 V		SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG			.4 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel		DUAL	R-PDSO-N32	3	72 V	.8 mm	5 mm		4 V			30	260	+0.7V	7 mm	YES
LTC2955CDDB-2#PBF	Analog Devices		COMMERCIAL	10	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.003 mA				CMOS		NO LEAD	7 V	7	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC10,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	70 Cel	0 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	DUAL	R-PDSO-N10	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
LTC2942IDCB#PBF	Analog Devices		INDUSTRIAL	6	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.42 mA				CMOS		NO LEAD		3/5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC6,.12,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	DUAL	R-PDSO-N6	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
STEF033PUR	STMicroelectronics	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	AUTOMOTIVE	10	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	1			NO LEAD	3.3 V	3.3	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC10,.12,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel		DUAL	R-PDSO-N10		8 V	1 mm	3 mm	Not Qualified	3.1 V			NOT SPECIFIED	NOT SPECIFIED		3 mm	YES
AP2331FJ-7	Diodes Incorporated	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	INDUSTRIAL	3	SON	SQUARE	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	1			NO LEAD	5 V		SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC3(UNSPEC)			85 Cel	-40 Cel		DUAL	S-PDSO-N3		5.2 V	.63 mm	2 mm		2.7 V				260		2 mm	NO
LTC2946HDE#TRPBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	AUTOMOTIVE	16	SON	RECTANGULAR	NO	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	3	CMOS		NO LEAD	48 V		SMALL OUTLINE, VERY THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH	SOLCC16,.12,18		.45 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N16		100 V	.8 mm	3 mm		4 V		e3			+1.3V	4 mm	YES
MAX16058ATA30+	Analog Devices		AUTOMOTIVE	8	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.015 mA				BICMOS		NO LEAD		1.5/5	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC8,.12,25	Power Management Circuits	.635 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	DUAL	R-PDSO-N8	1				Not Qualified			e3	30	260
MAX17710GB+T	Maxim Integrated	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	INDUSTRIAL	12	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY							NO LEAD	4.3 V	4.3	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC12,.12,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel		DUAL	R-PDSO-N12	1				Not Qualified
XC6122A541ER-G	Torex Semiconductor	POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT	INDUSTRIAL	6	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.018 mA		1	1	CMOS		NO LEAD	2 V	1/6	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC6,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL SILVER GOLD	DUAL	R-PDSO-N6	1	6 V		1.8 mm	Not Qualified	1 V			10	260	+4.1V	2 mm	NO
LTC2946HDE-1#TRPBF	Analog Devices	POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT CIRCUIT	AUTOMOTIVE	16	SON	RECTANGULAR	NO	PLASTIC/EPOXY			1	3	CMOS		NO LEAD	48 V		SMALL OUTLINE, VERY THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH	SOLCC16,.12,18		.45 mm	125 Cel	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	DUAL	R-PDSO-N16		100 V	.8 mm	3 mm		4 V		e3			+1.3V	4 mm	YES
XC6124E627ER-G	Torex Semiconductor	POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT	INDUSTRIAL	6	SON	RECTANGULAR	YES	PLASTIC/EPOXY	.018 mA		1	1	CMOS		NO LEAD	2 V	1/6	SMALL OUTLINE	SOLCC6,.08,20	Power Management Circuits	.5 mm	85 Cel	-40 Cel	NICKEL SILVER GOLD	DUAL	R-PDSO-N6	1	6 V		1.8 mm	Not Qualified	1 V			10	260	+2.7V	2 mm	NO

Power Management ICs

Power Management ICs (PMICs) are electronic components that are used to regulate and manage the power supply in electronic systems. They are used to optimize power usage, reduce power consumption, and increase battery life in portable devices.

PMICs typically include a range of components such as voltage regulators, power switches, and battery management circuits. Voltage regulators are used to maintain a stable voltage output despite fluctuations in the input voltage or load. Power switches are used to control the flow of power in a circuit, and battery management circuits are used to monitor and manage the charging and discharging of batteries.

PMICs are used in a wide range of applications, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and other portable devices. They are also used in automotive electronics, power supplies, and industrial automation systems. PMICs play a critical role in managing power consumption in electronic systems, reducing energy waste and extending battery life.

One of the key advantages of PMICs is their ability to provide multiple functions in a single package, reducing the number of components needed in a system and simplifying design. They also help to improve system reliability by protecting against overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature conditions.