Wireless Power Consortium standardises
18 March 2009
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Citing performance in safety, energy and charging efficiency as key drivers, the Wireless Power Consortium announced its selection of close-range magnetic induction technology for its international standard for low-power portable electronic devices.
With an international standard, interoperability across portable electronic device charging is expected to deliver a new experience in user freedom and convenience worldwide.
Close-range magnetic induction technology differentiates itself from other wireless power technologies by transmitting power within a near field between the devices to be charged and the power source. This range can be less than one centimetre and allows the transmitter to focus energy on the receiver safely and with high efficiency.
The first products targeted for the standard and a universal wireless charging solution will be 4 to 5 W portable electronic rechargeable devices. This includes smartphones, mobile phones, portable music and video players, batteries and battery charging packs, computer and game peripherals, remote controls, Bluetooth headsets, digital still cameras, camcorders and shavers.
The consortium also recently welcomed the ninth member company since its inception in December 2008. Olympus Imaging has joined ConvenientPower, Fulton Innovation, Logitech International, National Semiconductor, Philips Electronics, Sanyo, Shenzhen Sang Fei Consumer Communications and Texas Instruments in their support for this nascent technology.
For more information visit www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com
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