Company joins AirFuel Alliance to assist wireless charging development

Wireless charging is growing at a compound annual growth rate in excess of 60%. Until recently, this market has been dominated by low power (<15W) applications achieved with silicon-based transistors. Contributing to this growth is the market demand for wireless charging systems which operate at power levels greater than 15W. GaN Systems’ gallium nitride (GaN) transistors meet this demand by enabling efficient resonant wireless charging at power levels from 25-2,500W. These high power levels make it possible to rapidly charge multiple phones and tablets simultaneously, as well as larger devices such as laptops, power tools, robotics, drones and 2-wheelers.

In addition to enabling efficient higher power wireless charging, GaN transistors provide two major benefits: reducing system size 2-3 times and reducing charging system cost.

Paul Wiener, Vice President of Strategic Marketing, GaN Systems, will be active in the AirFuel Alliance. Wiener explained: “Today, GaN Systems plays a critical leadership role by enabling high power wireless charging while reducing system size and cost. By joining the AirFuel Alliance, we will extend our role by contributing our technology, know-how, and perspective toward the evolution of resonant wireless charging standards.”