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Letter from the Editor
“Look Ma, No Hands, No Wires!”
Today, most of us take access to Wi-Fi (IEEE Std. 802.11n™) for granted. That’s what makes our daily lives go-around at home, in the office or on the road with access to information across the Internet. Compared to the ‘tethered’ …
Developments in Wireless Power Transfer Standards and Regulations
Selected Developments in Wireless Power Transfer Standards and Regulations
Abstract
Selected advances in the use and development of wireless power transfer (WPT) standards and regulations in Europe and Japan are reported. The European research program COST-WiPE (European cooperation in science and technology–wireless power transmission for sustainable …
SAE publishes TIR J2954, Wireless Power Transfer EV/PHEV
In 2010, SAE International launched its Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) task force for light duty EVs and PHEVs for the purpose of standardizing both the vehicle and ground assembly infrastructure to enable commercialization. The task force, chaired by Jesse Schneider (BMW), published its first document …
Wireless Charging of Consumer Electronics: Rubbish Heap or Mass Adoption?
Wireless Charging of Consumer Electronics: Rubbish Heap or Mass Adoption? (Reprint)*
Remember Digital Audio Tape (DAT)? How about the Apple Newton? Whatever happened to Betamax?
While these disruptive technologies all seemed like great ideas at the time, today they exist mostly in museums or landfills. For a …
Choosing a Standard for Portable Wireless Charging Systems Design
Which Standard Should You Consider When Designing Portable Wireless Charging Systems?
Introduction
Smartphone technologies are the key indicators of consumer electronic trends. New technologies and features continue to emerge such as USB type C, 4K video, and immersive VR gaming. Wireless charging is one of these technologies …
Incompatible in Mobile Chargers – Need based or Strategic?
Case Study: Incompatible in Mobile Chargers – Need based or Strategic?*
Figure 1: Steve Wozniak, Apple’s co-founders, backpack. Image Source: Gizmodo.com
Jim is a Silicon Valley tech professional who, like many others, carries multiple electronic devices. Along with personal devices like a smart phone, a tablet, and …
Student Application Papers
Student application papers applying industry standards are papers submitted by students, or their faculty mentors on their behalf, in which an industry technical standard(s) was applied (analyzed and implemented). Each paper highlights specific design choices in the application of various technical standards and describes the …
News and Further Reading
NEWS AND FURTHER READING
Light Could Become the Dominant Form of Heat Transfer
By Dexter Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, Posted 1 Apr 2016
Automotive Industry Driving Wireless Charging into Mainstream Adoption
By John Perzow, Wireless Power Consortium
Published 9 March 2016
Scientists propose high-efficiency wireless power transfer system
January 26, 2016 by Lisa …
2nd Quarter 2016 eMagazine Issue Focusing on Wireless Power Transfer Now Available
The 2nd Quarter 2016 issue of the IEEE Standards Education eMagazine focuses on the theme of Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) standards. Articles address current activities, challenges, and opportunities related to WPT standards from a global perspective. Authors discuss the primary standards in development and offer considerations …