All items tagged with Wireless Power Consortium (11)

November 16, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Qi v2.0 Standard for Wireless Charging Is Now Ready to Provide Enhanced User Experience

The Wireless Power Consortium’s (WPC) next generation standard for wireless charging, Qi v2.0, will soon be delivering on its promise of magnetic attachment, faster charging, higher efficiency and greater convenience as the first Qi2 mobile devices complete certification testing. In addition to an enhanced user experience, Qi v2.0 unifies the industry under one global standard. CES 2024 will be the global launchpad for dozens of new Qi2 products.

Infineon Introduces First Qi2 MPP Wireless Charging Transmitter Development Solution

October 16, 2023 by Cristina Costa

Infineon Introduces First Qi2 MPP Wireless Charging Transmitter Development Solution

In response to growing consumer demand for improved wireless charging, the Wireless Power Consortium announced the release of the new Qi2 standard to redefine inductive wireless power transfer. Reflecting the enthusiastic industry response, Infineon Technologies is addressing the demand by introducing its first Qi2 Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) charging transmitter solution and reference design kit REF_WLC_TX15W_M1.

April 21, 2023 by Joao Martins

Wireless Power Consortium Approves Release of the New Qi2 Industry Standard for Wireless Charging

Following the announcement made at CES 2023, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has released the Qi2 standard with the approval of the Qi v.2.0 Interface Specification by its Board of Directors. The release of the standard paves the way for WPC to establish a Qi2 Certification Program, enabling member companies to certify products as compatible with the new standard for wireless charging. This will be a major incentive for manufacturers and a major win for consumers.

Wireless Power Consortium Introduces New Qi2 Standard for Wireless Charging and Universal Compatibility

January 3, 2023 by Joao Martins

Wireless Power Consortium Introduces New Qi2 Standard for Wireless Charging and Universal Compatibility

At CES 2023, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is promoting the new wireless charging standard to unify the industry under one global standard and provide enhanced convenience and efficiency for mobile devices and wearables. As a key contributing member of the Wireless Power Consortium, Apple provided the basis for the new Qi2 standard building on its MagSafe technology. Apple and other WPC members developed the new Magnetic Power Profile, which is at the core of Qi2.

Microchip Enables Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging with Authentication

March 30, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Enables Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging with Authentication

In order to ensure high quality wireless charging power transmitters, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has released the Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging specification with the extended power profile. This new specification created demand for high security silicon authentication devices for full-service support. In response, Microchip Technology announced the new industrial grade TrustFLEX ECC608 and the automotive grade Trust Anchor TA100 combined with Microchip secure key provisioning services for Qi 1.3 power transmitters.

NuCurrent Delivers Fast Wireless Charging Solutions for Klipsch T5 II Series True Wireless Earphones

August 16, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

NuCurrent Delivers Fast Wireless Charging Solutions for Klipsch T5 II Series True Wireless Earphones

NuCurrent is one of the technology companies involved in the successful launch of the Klipsch T5 II ANC True Wireless earphones, having its wireless charging technology licensed in five models of this advanced series and the 2X Charging Mat. For the Klipsch T5 II Wireless ANC McLaren Edition, NuCurrent was able to deliver inductive power transfer through a metallic case, the first product in the world to do so.

Microchip Announces Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging Reference Design

July 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Announces Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging Reference Design

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has recently released the Qi 1.3 specification that requires authentication for improved safety when transmitting up to 15W of power between a transmitter and a receiver. To meet the specification, Microchip Technology announced a new Qi 1.3 wireless charging reference design providing developers of wireless charging systems for automotive and consumer applications with the necessary tools and support for the seamless integration and certification of new-generation product designs.

STMicroelectronics Unveils World’s Fastest 50W Qi Wireless Charging IC

November 5, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Unveils World’s Fastest 50W Qi Wireless Charging IC

STMicroelectronics has introduced STWLC88, the world’s fastest Qi wireless charging integrated circuit. Delivering as much as 50W of power, the new device enables consumers to charge smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other personal electronic devices without cables as safely and nearly as quickly and efficiently as they could by plugging them in. ST says its state-of-the-art 50W wireless-power IC charges smartphones two times faster than the previous-generation device.

Wireless Charging Technology Pioneer Powermat Joins the Wireless Power Consortium

January 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Charging Technology Pioneer Powermat Joins the Wireless Power Consortium

Powermat, the wireless charging technology pioneer, announced it will become the newest Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) member. Powermat will contribute its technology and expertise to further advance inductive wireless charging capabilities while maintaining backwards compatibility to the existing Qi ecosystem, which was recently converted to the leading global standard, following Apple's decision to adopt Qi in the latest iPhone generation.

Advanced Wireless-Charging Chip from STMicroelectronics Enables Faster Charging of Smartphones and Tablets

November 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Advanced Wireless-Charging Chip from STMicroelectronics Enables Faster Charging of Smartphones and Tablets

STMicroelectronics new STWBC-EP device supports the Qi Extended Power (15 W) profile, enabling smartphones and tablets to be charged up to three times more quickly. The device combines best-in-class energy efficiency, consuming just 16 mW in standby and is able to wirelessly transfer more than 80% of the total input power, with unique features created by ST to enhance the user experience.

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