TOKYO - Monday, March 31st 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of “TC7763WBG”, a wireless power receiver IC for mobile equipment that is compatible with the Qi1 standard defined by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). This includes smartphones and mobile accessories. The IC realizes a charging time equivalent to charging with a cable. Mass production shipments start today.
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. High power transmission is also required for wireless chargers to reduce charging time.
“TC7763WBG” adopts optimized circuit design to increase maximum output power to 5 Watts, comparable with a cable, enhancing applicability.
Toshiba is expanding its line-up of wireless power receiver IC.
Key Features
Maximum 5-watt output power.
95% maximum power conversion efficiency
Integrates protocol authentication circuit for power transfers
Supports foreign object detection (FOD) functions.
Adopts compatible pin assignments with “TC7761WBG”, which supports maximum 3.5 Watts, allowing replacement without any need to change PCB design.
Applications
Mobile equipment, such as smartphones, mobile accessories, and wireless game controllers
Main Specifications
Parts Number
TC7763WBG
Transmitting/Receiving
Receiver IC
Transmission Method
Electromagnetic induction method
Maximum Output Power
5W
Package
WCSP28
Note: 1. The international standard for inductive electrical power transfer over distances of up to 4 cm, defined by the Wireless Power Consortium.
Customer Inquiries: Mixed Signal IC Sales and Marketing Department Tel: +81-44-548-2821
Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.
Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
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Contacts
Media Inquiries:
Toshiba Corporation
Semiconductor & Storage Products Company
Takashi Mochizuki, +81-3-3457-4963
semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp
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