Toshiba last week announced the launch of TC7763WBG, a wireless power receiver IC for mobile equipment (smartphones and mobile accessories) that is compatible with the Qi standard defined by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). Toshiba IC realizes a charging time equivalent to charging with a cable. Toshiba TC7763WBG adopts optimized circuit design to increase maximum output power to 5 Watts, comparable with a cable, enhancing applicability.
Wireless charging allows adoption of an insulated case free of exposed charging ports, an advantage of that is stimulating demand for waterproof portable products, such as smartphones and wireless video game controllers. Mass production shipments have already started.
