Apple's MagSafe technology is adopted for the next-generation wireless power supply standard 'Qi2'

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), which formulates the international standard for wireless power supply ' Qi ', has announced ' Qi2 ', the next-generation wireless power supply standard. According to WPC, the core technology of the Qi2 will be WPC member Apple's MagSafe technology.

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WPC states that Qi2 is a standard aimed at 'improving energy efficiency and interoperability', and for that reason, the technology 'Magnetic Power Profile' developed mainly by Apple will be placed at the core. I am clarifying that

Wireless charging has the advantage that it can be charged simply by placing it without connecting a cable, but there is a problem that charging will not be performed unless the power supply coil built into the device is placed in the correct position on the charger. I have.

This Magnetic Power Profile is a technology for improving energy efficiency and speeding up charging by making mobile products stick perfectly to power supply devices. According to WPC, this 'Magnetic Power Profile' is based on Apple's MagSafe.

MagSafe, developed by Apple, is a standard compatible with the Qi standard and has been introduced since the iPhone 12 series. MagSafe can efficiently charge wirelessly by fixing the charger to the iPhone with a magnet.

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“Energy efficiency and sustainability are on everyone’s mind these days,” said WPC Executive Director Paul Struhsaker. It can reduce certain energy losses and improve energy efficiency.Equally important, Qi2 greatly reduces the waste generated from replacing wired chargers due to broken plugs and stress on cords. ' said.

Struhsaker also said, ``There are devices from consumers and retailers that are Qi-certified, but there are devices that claim that they can be charged with the Qi standard even though they are not Qi-certified. There is an opinion that there is confusion in.Such confusion may lead to poor usability and safety issues for users, ”he said, Qi2 is also interoperable with other brands in the world of wireless power supply It's going to become the standard.

According to WPC, Qi2 will be introduced in the second half of 2023, with Qi2-certified devices and chargers coming in the holiday season at the end of 2023.