TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — March 30, 2014 — 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.

Toshiba: wireless power receiver IC for mobile equipment, supporting 5-watt quick charging (Photo: Business Wire)

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

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.