According to Allied Market Research, the worldwide wireless charging market was valued at $6.51 billion in 2018, and is expected to reach $40.24 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 22.2 per cent between 2020 and 2027.
Table of Contents
- Types and working of Wireless Charging Technology
- Radio Charging
- Inductive Charging or Near Field Charging
- Resonance Charging
- What are wireless charging standards and its Types
- Qi standard
- Ki cordless kitchen standard
- SAE standard
- Advantages of Wireless Charging Technology
Wireless charging is a dependable, convenient, and a secure method of powering and charging electrical equipment. It is gaining momentum in the healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and the consumer goods production industries.
Types and working of Wireless Charging Technology
There are three types of wireless charging technology:
Radio Charging
This type of charging technology uses a combination of tiny batteries and consumes very little electricity. This technology is commonly used with wireless keyboards, wireless mouse, medical equipment, hearing aids, watches, music players, and other devices. To send and receive wireless signals, these gadgets use radio frequency waves.
In this technique, the transmitter is linked to a socket to generate radio waves. You can charge the battery by setting the receiver to the same frequency as that of the transmitter.
Inductive Charging or Near Field Charging
This charging technique employs the principle of electromagnetic induction. When an electric current is passed via a wound-up coil or cable through a charging station or a pad, it creates a magnetic field, which causes another electric current to be created in the induction coil of a nearby portable device.
This charging method is utilized in mid-sized portable gadgets such as the Qi wireless charging standard for smartphones, smart wearables, and Ki kitchen cordless standard for kitchen appliances.
Resonance Charging
Resonance charging is a very different type of charging technique that is utilized in gadgets that require a considerable quantity of power. These methods are employed in big laptops, electric vehicles, vacuum cleaners, and robots. In this, a copper coil attached to the charging device is coupled with another copper coil connected to a power source.
This wireless charging happens when both the copper coils are set to a common electromagnetic frequency. You can easily charge the mobile device battery from the power source. Wireless resonance charging is only possible over short distances.
What are wireless charging standards?
After years of development, three major wireless charging groups have emerged, each focusing on inductive and resonance charging specifications. The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), the Power Matters Alliance (PMA), and the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), as well as a number of other members from the electronics manufacturing industries, are among those involved. The WPC developed one of the most advanced and popular wireless charging standards, Qi standard (pronounced “Chee”), which enables industrious or pad-style charging as well as short distance electromagnetic resonant inductive charging. The PMA and its Powermat inductive charging specification achieved success by introducing its wireless charging technology in outdoor meeting and refreshment areas, as well as airports.
Various Wireless Charging Standards Based on Their Applications
Qi standard
Qi wireless charging standard is the most widely used wireless standard. Qi charge was developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) as a standard for inductive charging across distances of up to 40mm. Many major smartphone manufacturers, including Samsung, Apple, Sony, LG, HTC, Huawei, Nokia (HMD), Motorola, and Blackberry, follow the Qi wireless charging standard. It operates at a frequency of 110-22 kHz and a power of less than 100W. This standard is mostly utilized in the in-vehicle charging, phone chargers, infrastructure chargers, domestic robots, laptop computers, and the speakers.
Ki cordless kitchen standard
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) launched the Ki cordless kitchen standard in 2019. This standard applies to cordless kitchen appliances that need up to 2.2kW of electricity, such as the low-voltage juicers, kettles, and other heating equipment. Inductive charging technology powers the gadgets. This standard is utilized in devices that have a frequency of 13.56MHz 50-60kHz and require up to 2200W of power.
SAE standard
SAE is a wireless power transfer (WPT) standard for electric cars developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The charging method used in this system is resonant inductive coupling. According to Forbes, the SAE discovered that wireless charging may function at up to 94 per cent efficiency over a 10-inch air gap. The WPT system is split into two sides ̶ the Ground Assembly (GA) that connects the charging hardware to the grid and the Vehicle Assembly (VA) that is a type of on-vehicle equipment situated on the opposite side of the vehicle .
Advantages of Wireless Charging Technology
- Secure method of charging your device.
- Reduces the complexity of cords and adapters.
- Minimizes the chance of electrical and device failures.
- Reduces the devices’ overheating problem.
- Universal compatibility as Qi charging is a worldwide standard.
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is an international technological consortium located in Piscataway, New Jersey that was founded on December 17, 2008. It aims to develop and encourage widespread market use of its inductive charging interface standards such as Qi, Ki Cordless Kitchen, light electric vehicles, industry wireless charging, and Qi Medium Power. It is an open membership organization that comprises Asian, European, and American firms dedicated to the worldwide standardization of wireless charging technology.
The wireless charging system eliminates the hassles associated with electric charging and allows you to charge your device sans wires. Because humans and pets can trip over cables, wireless power transfer is a safer option for smart homes. Furthermore, wireless charging is faster and provides a solution for damp and unclean settings where electric charging is not feasible. When it comes to the devices themselves, wireless charging allows for the universal charging of multiple devices over a long distance. In the future, home infrastructure will include built-in wireless charging pads, and all gadgets will be required to have wireless charging capabilities.
eInfochips is a product engineering company with over 25 years of experience in Device Engineering, Digital Engineering, and Quality Engineering. It has been an innovation partner for many companies. eInofchips has collaborated with NuCurrent, a Fortune 1000 company and founding member of the wireless power consortium known for developing high-potential wireless technology products. NuCurrent has worked on 200+ projects and developed 500+ devices for various verticals, and it has received multiple awards for product innovation globally. eInfochips, in collaboration with NuCurrent, created a variety of wireless charging solutions for wireless earbuds and ruggedized laptops for a US-based manufacturer.
Some glimpse of NuCurrent wireless charging technology:
- NuEva Qi and Custom low-frequency solutions, which offer faster wireless charging solutions for household appliances, furniture, in-vehicle phone charging, and other electronic devices.
- NuEva NFC WLC and Custom Solutions, which can transmit up to 3W of power and have a data rate of 848 kbps and can be used in wearables, hearables, IoT sensors, and fitness trackers.
- NuEva HF premium wireless charging solution for E-mobility, gaming, implanted medical devices, industrial robots, and laptop computers.
- Nuverse Ki cordless kitchen and medium power standard applications are available, and can be used with appliances ranging from kilowatts to miliwatts.
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