NXP Semiconductors announced the launch of a new automotive wireless charging reference design, which is the first to pass the Qi 1.3 standard certification newly established by the global wireless power standard-making body, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The reference design includes a Qi-certified circuit board and NXP wireless charging MWCT series MCU, as well as an optional NFC security chip and CAN/LIN transceiver.
In addition, the solution provides a software package, which includes NXP’s Qi 1.3 software library for wireless charging, and a complete set of customizable software solutions to help developers more easily push Qi-certified wireless chargers to market.
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Most mainstream smartphone manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi use WPC's Qi standard. The new Qi 1.3 standard includes a new security verification function that can verify whether a smartphone or other wireless power device has passed Qi certification, and if an uncertified device is detected, the wireless power transmission level can be reduced to ensure user safety and protect the device Avoid damage. This requires adding secure storage to the wireless power transmitter, and NXP's automotive-grade products can meet this need.
Denis Cabrol, Executive Director and General Manager of NXP’s Internet of Things and Security Solutions, said: “By combining NXP’s deep security credentials with our automotive expertise, and leveraging our leadership in high-performance in-vehicle wireless charging, NXP Pu is once again the first to launch a complete and mass-produced solution suitable for next-generation automotive Qi products in the market. NXP partners can use flexible hardware platforms and customizable software libraries to quickly and reliably create wireless charging solutions to satisfy them Unique needs."