Qualcomm announces wireless charging for metal case devices

Qualcomm has announced a breakthrough in wireless charging technology that could have a big impact on the market. Qualcomm has figured out a solution to wirelessly charge devices that have metal exteriors and frames. Qualcomm WiPower technology is compliant with the Rezence standard and the company is making a full suite of reference designs available starting today to WiPower licensees.

Steve Pazol, General Manager of Wireless Charging for Qualcomm, says the ability to wirelessly charge a device with a metal exterior is a “significant step” for the industry in noting that,

“Today, more device manufacturers are choosing to utilize metal alloys in their product designs to provide greater structural support and, of course, aesthetics. QTIs engineering advancement eliminates a major obstacle facing wireless power and opens up the continued adoption of this desirable feature to a much wider range of consumer electronics and use cases.”

Using Near Field Magnetic Resonance technology, Qualcomm’s WiPower can charge several devices at once when using Bluetooth Smart and the devices do not need to be in any particular alignment or in direct physical contact with the charger.

source: Qualcomm (PR)

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