IDT ( www.idt.com , Country Manager for Korea: Sang-Yup Lee), an analog-digital company leading the core mixed-signal semiconductor solutions market, and Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) announced today that the two companies have collaborated to enable IDT to develop integrated circuits (ICs) for consumer electronics based on Qualcomm's WiPower™ technology. These integrated circuits will be designed to meet the requirements of Qualcomm's newly devised near-field magnetic resonance-based wireless power charging solutions, which aim to free up space for charging consumer electronics such as mobile phones and other battery-powered/low-power direct charging devices.
Arman Naghavi, Vice President and General Manager of IDT’s Analog and Power Business Unit, emphasized, “IDT has proven its leadership in the wireless power market through the development of the highly innovative and integrated IDTP9030 transmitter and the multi-mode IDTP9020 receiver chipset.” He added, “IDT welcomes the advancements Qualcomm has made in WiPower technology and will support its continued success by providing industry-leading, innovative, application-optimized solutions. IDT is pleased to be able to collaborate with Qualcomm.”
Steve Pazol, Vice President of Business Development at Qualcomm, said, “Qualcomm is pleased that IDT is collaborating on integrated circuit designs based on our WiPower reference designs.” He added, “Qualcomm decided to work with IDT because they have proven their capabilities in developing small, monolithic solutions.” Unlike existing wireless power solutions for consumer electronics that forced users to use charging mats, Qualcomm plans to extend WiPower technology into everyday life and will support users in conveniently charging their portable devices.
WiPower technology developed by Qualcomm uses resonant wireless power transmission to elegantly perform wireless charging by reducing the number of device chargers, unsightly power strips, and cluttered wall outlets, and enables the design of an aesthetic charging pad that blends in with homes, offices, and furniture. This charging pad does not require the device to be precisely aligned over the charging surface or require direct contact to charge.
If you would like to learn more about Qualcomm's WiPower wireless power technology and reference boards, please visit the website http://www.qualcomm.com/solutions/wireless-charging/wipower . Further information on IDT's wireless power transmitter and receiver integrated circuits can be found at www.wirelesspowerbyidt.com .