Wireless Charging Standards Association (Wireless Power Consortium) announced the standard Qi2, second generation and faster than its predecessor. The standardization association was established in order to create a uniform standardization standard in order to ensure safe and efficient wireless charging.
The union did not publish technical data and did not reveal how much faster and stronger the new standard would be than its predecessor. In the published message, there was only talk about a fast standard which will lead to an “improved user experience”. According to the union the new standard will be available during the coming year but did not specify exact dates.
according to Paul Struhsaker The organization’s senior managerConsumers and retailers have told us they are confused about which devices are Qi-certified and which claim to work with Qi but are not Qi-certified. This confusion can lead to a poor user experience and even safety issues” He added and said that “Our standard assures consumers that their devices are safe, efficient and interoperable with other brands. Qi2 will be the global standard for wireless charging and will provide consumers and retailers with this assurance״
One of the interesting data that was published is the collaboration with Apple. As a result of this cooperation, the new standard will include a definition regarding magnets that can be attached between the charging device and the charged device. In fact, the new standard adopts the technological concept of MagSafe of Apple. According to the organization, in order to get the full capabilities of wireless charging, the location of the charger and the charged device is very important. In order to help consumers place the charger at the most efficient point on the device, they will use magnets, similar to Apple’s MagSafe chargers.
The new devices and chargers will be available during 2023.
Source: WPC