➀ 3ALogics is planning to launch around ten new NFC-based wireless charging chips next year; ➁ The company has selected to focus on approximately 10 categories of NFC chips from over a hundred; ➂ CEO Park Kwang-beom emphasized the strategic choice for success.
Recent #Wireless Charging news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Jinfengshan Lab achieves global first 8-inch silicon-based polar GaN substrate;
➁ China's first 100nm high-performance GaN flow PDK platform;
➂ 20-meter long-distance wireless energy transmission technology;
➃ Breakthrough in GaN material, device, and industrial application;
➄ Enabling 'instant charging' for mobile phones and 'while-driving charging' for electric vehicles;
➅ Accelerating the localization of high-end devices such as 6G base stations and autonomous driving radars.
➀ Belkin has issued a recall for its BoostCharge Pro wireless charger for Apple Watch due to a fire hazard caused by a manufacturing defect; ➁ Users are advised to stop using the charger immediately and to disconnect it from any power source; ➂ Belkin is offering full refunds as part of the recall, requiring a form, proof of purchase, and product photo.
➀ Vishay Intertechnology has launched new wireless charging coils designed for high humidity conditions; ➁ The coils are made from powdered iron and are suitable for industrial, medical, and consumer electronics applications up to 30 W; ➂ The coils offer a smaller footprint, higher inductance, and better heat resistance than previous generations.
A research team associated with UNIST has developed a wireless charging track system that provides continuous power to moving vehicles. The system uses a wired network to generate a robust magnetic field, allowing vehicles to move freely and eliminates the need for costly ferromagnetic materials. The team has developed algorithms to improve power transfer efficiency, up to 90%, and has conducted safety verifications in line with IEEE and ICNIRP standards.
➀ Indie Semiconductor is sampling a wireless charging SoC compliant with the Qi 2.0 standard, supporting the Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) feature. ➁ The iND87204 chip improves charging efficiency and reliability by magnetically aligning devices with charger coils. ➂ The chip integrates multiple processors and interfaces, enabling a Qi2-compliant solution delivering up to 15 watts of power.