Wireless power is a big deal and getting bigger. You’ve seen it, and heard of it with catchy names like Qi-based charging. It has the support of the big technology companies and is starting to gain traction in some really unique places like being integrated into countertops, like Corian, for your charging needs built into kitchen surfaces. So here’s your chance to learn more about wireless power, and how to incorporate it into your next design. An expert panel from IEEE, TI and the Wireless Power Consortium will team up to host a free, live Q&A on the IEEE Power Electronics Society LinkedIn Group. On Tuesday, August 30 from 9 – 10 a.m. CT the teams will be on hand for a live Q&A on the topic of wireless power. The event will be held on the IEEE PELS LinkedIn group
Interestingly, there is another no-wire charging technique called Open Dots. It is conductive charging, a type of wireless surface energy charging. It’s called ‘Open’ because it is an open source specification that describes a wire-free power technology. The term ‘Dots’ refers to the use of a distinctive pattern of contact points on the device that make contact with metal strips on the Open Dots pad. The standard calls for a potential of 15 to 20-V on the pad electrodes and can supply up to 50 W and up to 160 W, respectively. The power delivered and the efficiency are a couple of the differences between the Qi technology and the Open Dots technology. It might be worth a look to see if it works for you. Get more information at: http://tinyurl.com/hghwcol
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