Wireless Power Consortium

New Qi2 Standard for Wireless Devices Ensures Enhanced Consumer Convenience and Efficiency

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) will introduce a new wireless charging standard to unify the industry under one global standard and provide enhanced convenience and efficiency for mobile devices and wearables.

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  • The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) will introduce a new wireless charging standard to unify the industry under one global standard and provide enhanced convenience and efficiency for mobile devices and wearables.
  • The Qi2 standard will be introduced later this year by the global consortium and will offer millions of consumers who rely on wireless charging a better user experience.
  • The WPC is a global body dedicated to the creation of standards to ensure safe, efficient, and interoperable wireless charging and wireless power.
  • Qi2 will be the global standard for wireless charging and provide consumers and retailers with that assurance.”
    WPC member, Apple®, provided the basis for the new Qi2 standard building on its MagSafe® technology.

Scosche® Industries Applauds the Wireless Power Consortium for Development of the Qi2 Universal Wireless Charging Standard

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SCOSCHE – (pronounced skōsh/skohsh) Industries, a leading innovator of award-winning consumer technology, powersports and car audio products and accessories and the #1 Mount Brand* congratulates the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) on its development of the new Qi2 universal wireless charging standard.

Key Points: 
  • SCOSCHE – (pronounced skōsh/skohsh) Industries, a leading innovator of award-winning consumer technology, powersports and car audio products and accessories and the #1 Mount Brand* congratulates the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) on its development of the new Qi2 universal wireless charging standard.
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SCOSCHE – (pronounced skōsh/skohsh) Industries, a leading innovator of award-winning consumer technology, powersports and car audio products and accessories and the #1 Mount Brand* congratulates the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) on its development of the new Qi2 universal wireless charging standard.
  • Qi2 (pronounced 'Chee two') is designed to increase wireless charging efficiency and to provide a better user experience for consumers worldwide.
  • A key consideration is that Qi2 wireless chargers will provide universal compatibility, and will work with all wireless charging-enabled devices to quickly and efficiently charge them at up to 15W.

GRL partners with CETECOM to accelerate wireless charging innovation at new lab in Germany

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and ESSEN, Germany, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Granite River Labs (GRL), a global leader in engineering services and test solutions for connectivity and charging, and CETECOM, a leading independent wireless technology test and certification laboratory, have announced a joint effort to accelerate the development in Europe of innovative products adopting the Qi wireless charging standard.  GRL's industry-leading test solutions, including the GRL-C3 Qi Wireless Charging tester, will be an integral component of the compliance test and certification capabilities at CETECOM's new facility in Essen, Germany.

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  • GRL's industry-leading test solutions, including the GRL-C3 Qi Wireless Charging tester , will be an integral component of the compliance test and certification capabilities at CETECOM's new facility in Essen, Germany.
  • GRL's full-featured C3 Qi Wireless Charging Base Station compliance tester will enable CETECOM's expanded laboratory to accelerate product innovation and extend its test solutions for wired and wireless technologies.
  • GRL-C3 simplifies wireless charging compliance and debugging for devices that support all Baseline Power Profile (BPP) and Extended Power Profile (EPP) tests according to the Qi v1.3 specifications.
  • Testing at CETECOM will help developers release robust and reliable wireless charging products quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively."

Kinetic Technologies Announces Industry's First Qi v1.3 Certified Wireless Power Receiver

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductor manufacturer, Kinetic Technologies, today announced that the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has certified their KTE7000 product as the first wireless power receiver to achieve Qi version 1.3 status.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductor manufacturer, Kinetic Technologies, today announced that the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has certified their KTE7000 product as the first wireless power receiver to achieve Qi version 1.3 status.
  • Vice President of Marketing at Kinetic Technologies, Gianfranco Scherini, says, "We continue to lead the Wireless Power ecosystem with the first wireless receiver to attain Qi v1.3 certification.
  • This is another milestone in Kinetic Technologies' track record of delivering innovative wireless power solutions when customers need them most."
  • The KTE7000 is a single chip 5W wireless power receiver that conforms to WPC/Qi v1.3 Baseline Power Profile (BPP) standards.

Renesas Releases Next-Generation WPC Qi 1.3-Certified Reference Design for Automotive In-Cabin Wireless Charging

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today released a next-generation customer reference design for automotive wireless charging stations.

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  • Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today released a next-generation customer reference design for automotive wireless charging stations.
  • The reference design offers compliance to the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi 1.3 standard EPP (Extended Power Profile) for 15W charging.
  • The P9261-3C-CRBv2 reference design demonstrates why automotive customers utilize Renesas easy-to-use design environment to swiftly develop next-generation solutions, said Niall Lyne, Vice President, Automotive Power and Video Business Division at Renesas.
  • The new automotive wireless charging reference design, which includes the P9261-3C-CRBv2 EVK (Evaluation Kit), is available today.

Spark Connected Elected to Chair the Light Electric Vehicles Group at Wireless Power Consortium

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Monday, January 10, 2022

The LEV Group develops the commercial high-power requirements for a future specification for light electric vehicles.

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  • The LEV Group develops the commercial high-power requirements for a future specification for light electric vehicles.
  • Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) are one of the largest and fastest growing electric vehicle market segments.
  • Spark Connected continues to innovate inside the Wireless Power Consortium, providing deep wireless power domain expertise and insights into the complex discussions and solutions for the hardest problems facing the WPC today, according to Ken Moore, CEO at Spark Connected.
  • Spark Connected is a full member of and has multiple leadership positions with the global Wireless Power Consortium, driving and influencing the global standards and specifications.

WiTricity Joins the Wireless Power Consortium

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Monday, December 20, 2021

WiTricity , the company wirelessly charging the future of mobility, today announced it has joined the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).

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  • WiTricity , the company wirelessly charging the future of mobility, today announced it has joined the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).
  • Were proud of our pioneering work in the wireless charging industry and are excited to support global adoption of wireless charging across all applications.
  • Given our technology leadership in the wireless charging industry, it was only natural to join the more than 400 companies from around the globe who are a part of the Wireless Power Consortium, said Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity.
  • We believe strongly in WPCs commitment to worldwide compatibility of wireless chargers and wireless power sources for smartphones and mobile devices.

Semtech and Spark Connected Announce Settlement of Litigation

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Friday, December 3, 2021

Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) and Spark Connected, LLC announced today that they have resolved their dispute pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Case No.

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  • Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) and Spark Connected, LLC announced today that they have resolved their dispute pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Case No.
  • Semtechs Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief ESG Officer, Charles Ammann stated: We are pleased with the outcome of this settlement.
  • Sparks Chief Executive Officer, Ken Moore, stated: After two years of litigation, we are pleased with the outcome of this settlement and the resolution of all disputes.
  • Spark looks forward to continuing to develop and design novel and unique wireless power solutions for its customers.

Belgium-Based Cowboy Launches e-Bike With Spark Connected Wireless Charging Solution

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Monday, November 22, 2021

Spark Connected, ( www.sparkconnected.com ) a global leader in developing advanced and innovative wireless power technology announced a partnership with Cowboy ( www.cowboy.com ), a Brussels-based e-bike manufacturer, who has launched their newest e-bike series with Spark Connecteds wireless charging solution.

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  • Spark Connected, ( www.sparkconnected.com ) a global leader in developing advanced and innovative wireless power technology announced a partnership with Cowboy ( www.cowboy.com ), a Brussels-based e-bike manufacturer, who has launched their newest e-bike series with Spark Connecteds wireless charging solution.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211122005650/en/
    Spark Connected Wireless Charging Solution for Cowboy e-Bike (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Cowboy has integrated Spark Connecteds unique wireless charging technology into the C4 and C4 ST e-bike series.
  • Spark provided industry leading wireless power technology with unparalleled support to the Cowboy engineering team to come up with the best technical system level solution.
  • According to Ruwanga Dassanayake, COO at Spark Connected, It has been amazing to watch the Cowboy teams journey in bringing this stunning, connected e-bike to market.

AutoX Partners with Spark Connected to Wirelessly Power Sensors in Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Spark Connected, ( www.sparkconnected.com ) a global leader in developing advanced and innovative wireless power technology announced a partnership with AutoX ( www.autox.ai ), the global leading autonomous driving company, to bring wirelessly powered sensors to level 4 autonomous vehicles.

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  • Spark Connected, ( www.sparkconnected.com ) a global leader in developing advanced and innovative wireless power technology announced a partnership with AutoX ( www.autox.ai ), the global leading autonomous driving company, to bring wirelessly powered sensors to level 4 autonomous vehicles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211110006319/en/
    AutoX Spark Connected Wirelessly Powered Automotive Sensors in Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles.
  • The new higher power automotive grade Phoenix is the latest addition to the Spark automotive portfolio, wirelessly powering automotive sensors in self-driving vehicles.
  • These sensors allow AutoX vehicles to perceive and understand the world around them, a critical function in driverless vehicles.