Energous has announced the availability of its hearable developer kits for manufacturers offering the companies WattUp, wireless charging 2.0 technology. The wireless charging developer kits enable fast-charging of devices that require higher power levels, such as Bluetooth earbuds, smart headphones and more. The receiver reference design included in the developer kits incorporates the DA2223 and DA14585 ICs, while the transmitter reference design incorporates the DA14680 and DA4100 ICs and introduces our latest EN3921 and EN3913M front end ICs, explains Energous in its press release today.
Benefits of WattUp over coil wireless charging solution :
– A common receiver that enables interoperability across WattUp-enabled devices
– A small footprint allows WattUp to be integrated into products of various form factors, including devices with curved edges or without flat surfaces
– Foreign object detection eliminates thermal issues with metal and other materials
– Full orientation freedom and 90-degree angle support
Each wireless charging developer’s kit includes:
– Transmitter reference design with power supply
– Receiver reference design
– Mobile app
– Reference design user guide
– Datasheets
– Transmitter schematic and layout
– Receiver schematic and layout
– Software SDK
– Developer guide
– Antenna design guide
“Interest in our RF-based WattUp wireless charging technology continues to grow as our technology offers substantial benefits over coil and other contact-based wireless charging solutions,” said Stephen R. Rizzone, president and CEO of Energous Corporation. “Our new hearable developer kits enable fast-charging and deliver higher power levels required by many of the emerging smart hearables coming to the market. With our developer kits, we are helping make integration easier for manufacturers, while supporting accelerated product development cycles and go-to market timeframes.”
Source: BW