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TI Unveils Transmitter IC with Foreign Object Detection for Qi Wireless Charging Stations

Published: Feb 07,2014

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Texas Instruments (TI) introduced its next-generation wireless power transfer circuit with foreign object detection that will allow designers to bring to market 3-coil, 5-V and 12-V A6 charging stations compliant with the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) 1.1 specification. The bq500412 controller, which is shipping in volume production, requires half the components compared to other solutions.

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Giving smartphone users an improved charging experience, the bq500412 integrates all functions required to control wireless power delivery from the charging station to a receiver circuit used in a Qi-enabled smartphone or other device. In addition to 12-V charging pads, the circuit can be combined with a boost converter to create a 3-coil, 5-V USB charging pad, while taking advantage of a Dynamic Power Limit feature to ensure quality operation independent of the power capability of the port.

The bq500412 is a Qi-certified value solution that integrates all functions required to control wireless power delivery to a single WPC1.1 compliant receiver. It is WPC1.1 compliant and designed for 12-V systems, or 5-V systems with an optional boost converter, as a wireless power consortium type A6 free positioning transmitter.

The bq500412 the surrounding environment for WPC compliant devices to be powered, safely engages the device, receives packet communication from the powered device and manages the power transfer according to WPC1.1 specification.

To maximize flexibility in wireless power control applications, Dynamic Power Limiting (DPL) is featured on the bq500412 when used with an optional boost converter from a 5-V input. Dynamic Power Limiting enhances user experience by seamlessly optimizing the usage of power available from limited input supplies.

The bq500412 supports both Foreign Object Detection (FOD) and enhanced Parasitic Metal Object Detection (PMOD) for legacy product by continuously monitoring the efficiency of the established power transfer, protecting from power lost due to metal objects misplaced in the wireless power transfer field.

Should an abnormal operating condition develop during power transfer, the bq500412 handles it and provides indicator outputs. Comprehensive status and fault monitoring features enable a low cost yet robust, Qi-certified wireless power system design.

Features:

• Complete WPC 1.1 Qi-compliant design for 12-V, A6 charging stations with a minimum 70-mm by 20-mm: bq500412 needs minimal components, including a CSD97374 power stage integrated circuit.

• Foreign object detection, as mandated by the WPC 1.1 specification, comes standard on the controller, which features an improved algorithm with greater accuracy of error sensing.

• Intelligent power delivery: TI's Dynamic Power Limit technology allows the transmitter to work from either a USB port or low-power adapter.

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