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.
Our AirFuel Resonant™ Program is now available On-Demand. Please fill out the form below and we will be in contact with next-steps.
Hosted by experts in RF wireless power technology, the course deep-dives into AirFuel RF™ technology and how to integrate this power-at-a-distance solution into products.
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“It was truly remarkable. The speakers provided detailed explanations and engaging demonstrations, while the active communication among the participants made the class even more enjoyable. Personally, I was deeply impressed.”
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RF ACE Program 2023
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Program Summary
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)
The following equipment will be useful for the program
The ACE Program includes demonstrative use of much of this equipment and it can be helpful to follow along. Please consider this equipment if you plan to design AirFuel Magnetic Resonant systems.
* Indicates required equipment
| Description | Necessary Features | Example Model | Course Use |
| AirFuel Resonant Development Kit* | Certified AirFuel Resonant Kit (provided with ACE registration). | N/A | Explore AirFuel Magnetic Resonance WPT Technology |
| Oscilloscope* | 50 MHz or greater. 100 MHz or greater recommended. | Tektronix MSO4014B | Measure voltages, currents, and fields of AirFuel Development Kit. |
| Oscillosope Current Probe | Must handle > 5A peak at 6.78 MHz (please account for probe frequency derating). | Tektronix TCP0030A | Measure PTU resonator coil current waveforms. |
| 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) | Must provide accurate Z-parameter readings at 6.78 MHz (Z11, Z22, Z21). | Keysight E5071C, Copper Mountain S5045 | Coupled & direct measurements including k, Q, and L using Z-parameters. (Demonstrated in class). |
| General Purpose Lab Equipment | Multimeter, soldering kit, bench DC power supply, magnet wire, general purpose wire, SMA/BNC connectors/cabling, etc. | N/A | General purpose lab measurements, testing, and design on your own. |
| Ceramic RF Capacitors | High Quality Factor, NPO type (C0G), 500V+ voltage rating. | N/A | Matching network design and testing concepts on your own. |
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