Date: 19/03/2012

Wireless battery charging ICs from IDT

Integrated Device Technology (IDT) has announced the world's first true single-chip wireless power transmitter accompanied by the industry's highest-output-power single-chip receiver solution.

The IDTP9030 and IDTP9020 comprise a wireless power transmitter and receiver solution designed to meet the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi standard, which ensures interoperability with any other device meeting the WPC Qi standard. Both transmitter and receiver are capable of "multi-mode" operation, supporting both the Qi standard as well as proprietary formats for added features, improved safety, and increased power output capability. Built-in protocol detection enables dynamic switching between Qi and proprietary modes, creating seamless transitions and a trouble-free user experience. These devices can be used in a myriad of mobile applications for convenient and effortless battery charging.

"IDT is the first to offer a true single-chip wireless power transmitter IC solution to address a projected $3.3B wireless power market," said Arman Naghavi, vice president and general manager of the Analog and Power Division at IDT. "IDT's new transmitter reduces application footprint from 1800 mm2 to 360 mm2 and consolidates the function of nine ICs into one, enabling our customers to develop more compact and cost-effective products. In addition, our proprietary multi-mode capability offers benefits beyond the limits of the Qi standard by enhancing foreign object detection for improved safety and increasing output power for faster charging time."

The IDTP9030 is the most highly integrated wireless power transmitter available now.

Pricing and Availability: The IDTP9030 and IDTP9020 are currently sampling to qualified customers. They are available in 48-lead 6 x 6 mm VFQFN (IDTP9030) and 56-lead 7 x 7 mm TQFN (IDTP9020) packages. The IDTP9030 and IDTP9020 are priced at $4.70 and $3.60 each for volumes of 10,000 units, respectively. For more information, visit www.idt.com/go/wirelesspower.