Powercast Corporation and InPlay have created a platform for designing battery-free, maintenance-free, long-range wireless IoT sensor systems that deploy easily for monitoring in the retail, medical, warehousing, and industrial IoT markets. Powercast (booth #641) and InPlay (booth #333) will both demonstrate at Sensors Converge in San Jose how Powercast’s RF-to-DC power harvesting technology is a compelling new option […]
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TDK’s new dramatically thinner pattern coils set to revolutionize wireless charging
TDK Corporation has introduced a thin pattern coil to support the wireless charging of next-generation mobile devices. Mass production began in May 2022. The WCT38466-N0E0SST101 product was developed without employing conventional lithographic exposure/etching techniques. Developed by Achilles Corporation, TDK’s game-changing process technology was leveraged, combined with plating technology that uses the nano dispersion of the […]
Transmitter controller IC, companion reference design for wireless charging
The wireless charging market has been increasingly growing over the last years, with more and more applications applying this capability to make use of the offered benefits. To help designers overcome the challenges of modern wireless power transfer and serve key application requirements, Infineon Technologies AG launched the WLC1115 transmitter controller ICs: the first product of […]
Transmitter controller IC, companion reference design for wireless charging
The wireless charging market has been increasingly growing over the last years, with more and more applications applying this capability to make use of the offered benefits. To help designers overcome the challenges of modern wireless power transfer and serve key application requirements, Infineon Technologies AG launched the WLC1115 transmitter controller ICs: the first product of […]
Wireless distributed battery management system reduces EV wire harnessing
Marelli expands its range of battery management technologies for electric vehicles with a new state-of-the-art Wireless Distributed Battery Management System (wBMS). This technology eliminates the wired physical connections typically needed in other Battery Management systems (BMS) architectures, allowing for greater flexibility, increased efficiency, improved reliability, and reduced costs, all crucial aspects of electric vehicles. Marelli […]
Common-source dual GaN FET features 58 mΩ RDS(on), 20-A pulsed output current
EPC announces the introduction of the EPC2221, a common source dual gallium nitride FET rated at 100 V, 58 mΩ, and 20 A pulsed current. The EPC2221 can be used in lidar systems for robots, surveillance systems, drones, autonomous cars, and vacuum cleaners. The low inductance and capacitance of the EPC2221 allow fast switching (100 […]
Reference design covers automotive in-cabin wireless charging stations
Renesas Electronics Corporation released a next-generation customer reference design for automotive wireless charging stations. The new P9261-3C-CRBv2 provides industry-leading features that enable automotive manufacturers to quickly and efficiently deliver premium performance and safety features for in-cabin wireless charging. The P9261-3C-CRBv2 solution includes the automotive-qualified wireless power controller P9261 with MP-A13 3-coils reference design as the wireless […]
Coil drivers for wireless charging transmitter circuits handle up to 50 W
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced the release of AOZ32034AQV, a new product in the family of coil drivers for wireless charging transmitter circuits of up to 50W. Packaged in a thermally enhanced QFN 4 x 4 package, the device is designed for wireless charging applications in charging stations, cordless power tools, vacuum cleaners, drones, and other […]
Wireless power coil carries integrated NFC antenna
With WE-WPCC WPT/NFC, a particularly innovative solution from Würth Elektronik stands out from the extensive portfolio of coils for wireless power transmission: Wireless Power Coil with integrated NFC antenna. This range has now been expanded to five models, with receiver coils for transmission powers of up to 30, 40, and 50 watts, and transmitters for […]
Modules help add wireless charging to small devices
Rohm Semiconductor announced they have developed compact wireless charger modules with an integrated antenna board: the BP3621 (transmitter) and the BP3622 (receiver). These new modules allow designers to add wireless power supply functionality to smaller devices such as smart tags/cards or PC peripherals. Wireless power supplies are increasingly being adopted in smartphones, smart watches, and other compact devices. […]
