Learn How To Integrate Wireless Charging Into Your Products
Come join us for a training program on AirFuel Resonant™ technology and learn how to integrate wireless power with spatial freedom into your product.
This hands-on program for engineers, led by industry experts in AirFuel Resonant technology, will deep-dive into technical details and each participant will leave with a working reference design to integrate into your prototypes and concepts.
The next ACE Program will be held from September 13th – 29th as a three week course with sessions on Tuesday and Thursdays. Register to hold your spot!
Program Summary
Fall 2022 Program
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7pm – 10pm EDT
Session 1: September 13
Session 2: September 15
Session 3: September 20
Session 4: September 22
Session 5: September 27
Session 6: September 29
AirFuel Resonant Introduction
– The Who, Why, What, and How of AirFuel
– Introduction to AirFuel Resonance Concepts and Theory
– System Architecture and Block Diagram
– Key Terminology and Abbreviations
– PTU/PRU Characterization and Interoperability Concepts
– Operational / State Flow
– Introduction to AirFuel Specifications
– Introduction to AirFuel Certification Program
Transmitter/Receiver Resonator Characterization
– H-Field Concepts (I-H Concepts)
– VNA and Testing Setup Basics (e.g. common-mode prevention, theory for using VNA, etc)
– Measuring Q, k, L, Z21 (wM), SRF
– Impedance Box Characterization
– Scanner, Analysis, and Software Tools
– Hands-On Measurements and Characterization
Power Transmitter Unit (PTU)
– Utilizing the Transmitter Resonator Characteristics
– Why Impedance Matching
– Amplifier Topologies and Concepts
– Impedance Box and Output Levels Testing
– Software States and Gotcha’s (Cross-connect, presence detection, charge complete, etc)
– Hands-On Transmitter Build
Power Receiver Unit (PRU)
– Using H-Field (H-V Concepts) — Designing PRU Resonator using tool.
– Why Impedance Matching
– PRU Theory of Operation
– Electronic Characteristics and Parameters
– Software States and Gotcha’s (e.g. dead-battery, long-beacon, presence pulse, clamping vs operating modes)
– Hands-On PRU Build
AirFuel Bluetooth Communications
– Why Bluetooth and Out-of-Band
– AirFuel Bluetooth Profile
– Software Flow and Parameters (optional & mandatory)
– Choosing and Configuring Software Parameters
– Hands-On Software Configuration
Regulatory Considerations
– General Product Safety
– EMF
– EMC
Program Conclusion
– Overview of concepts
– Lessons Learned and Feedback
– Next Steps
– Q&A
For This Program You Will Need:
– Soldering Kit
– Multimeter
– Oscilloscope (100MHz)
– Current Probe at 6.78MHz
– Power Supply (Recommended)
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