Electronic Design

Taking Position-Free Wireless Power to the Next Level

Capacitive wireless-power-transfer technology has the potential to overcome the power, distance, and orientation limitations of inductive power-transfer systems, such as Qi technology. Comparing ...
MacTech

Apple patent is for AirPower-like ‘wireless power transfer system and method’

Apple has been filed for yet another patent for a “wireless power transfer system and method.” It’s yet another patent filling that hints that the tech giant is still considering an AirPower-like ...
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Critical review of compensation converters for capacitive power transfer in wireless electric vehicle charging circuit topologies

As the world shifts toward sustainable transportation, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a key solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, one major hurdle remains: efficient and ...
Electronic Design

FAQS: Wireless Power Transfer

In order to ensure smooth wireless power transfer, the Wireless Power Consortium established WPC 1.1 Standard (July 2012) to facilitate cross compatibility of compliant transmitters and receivers. The ...
EurekAlert!

Polyphase wireless power transfer system achieves 270-kilowatt charge, sets another world record for electric light-duty passenger vehicles

ORNL’s Omer Onar, left, power electronics research lead, discusses the 270-kW wireless charging system’s lightweight polyphase electromagnetic coupling coil, pictured in foreground, with Lee Slezak, ...