Qualcomm introduces Quick Charge wireless fast charging and introduces Qi interoperability

     Qualcomm Technologies announced the launch of Qualcomm Quick Charge technology for wireless charging, bringing the company's years of fast charging technology innovation to the wireless charging industry, and enabling consumers to quickly, safely and efficiently charge their terminals wirelessly.

     More than 1,000 commercial mobile terminals, accessories and components compatible with Quick Charge technology provide fast, consistent mobile charging while supporting unique safety and smart features that minimize transmission losses and heat accumulation in terminals and maximize battery life. This protects endpoints and improves the user experience.

     Although wireless charging has become a popular way to charge, these products still struggle to achieve consistent charging speed and efficiency. In addition, some wireless charging products have claimed to support Quick Charge without passing the compliance certification process required by Quick Charge. In response to the above situation, Qualcomm Technologies has expanded the Quick Charge compliance certification program to include wireless charging boards that support Quick Charge technology.

     This expansion includes forward and backward compatibility and helps enable efficient power transmission, allowing transmitter manufacturers to truly enable wireless fast charging. The wireless charging pad that supports Quick Charge can be used with the Quick Charge 2.0, Quick Charge 3.0 and Quick Charge 4/4+ adapters used by millions of users in the home, office and other scenarios. UL, a global safety science company that spearheads the existing Quick Charge compliance certification program, will expand testing to include Quick Charge for wireless charging. In addition, Qualcomm Technologies also welcomed Vitron Electronics as the first component supplier to join the wireless charging program.

     As part of the expansion of the Quick Charge Compliance Certification program, the additional testing is designed to ensure that Quick Charge and Qi interoperability deliver a seamless wireless charging experience for users. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is the creator of the Qi international wireless charging standard and includes more than 650 member companies and more than 3,500 certified compliance products. Qi-certified terminals cover most of the world's best-selling smartphones, many of which are powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ mobile platform, thousands of public charging stations in restaurants, hotels and airports, as well as accessories that can be purchased at traditional and online retail stores.

     George Paparrizos, Senior Director of product management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., said: "Qualcomm Technologies is proud to expand the Quick Charge compliance certification program to include Qi interoperability, which means that the wireless charging pad that supports Quick Charge has passed rigorous testing by both parties, and consumers can use it with confidence during the charging process. In addition, we are pleased to see that Xiaomi, which has long supported Quick Charge technology, has become the first company to launch a wireless charging pad that meets this compliance certification. Today, fourth-generation Qualcomm Quick™ Charge technology continues to lead in safety and efficiency, and we look forward to leading the wireless fast charging ecosystem."

     Wang Yanteng, wireless charging expert at Xiaomi, said: "Throughout Xiaomi's entire mobile terminal ecosystem, we have adopted Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ fast charging technology, hoping to bring users unparalleled charging speed. We are excited to support the Quick Charge charging protocol in the Xiaomi Wireless Charger, which not only complicates our existing line of wall and battery chargers certified by the Quick Charge technology, but also offers our loyal users the option of the shortest charging time and highest charging efficiency."

     Menno Treffers, Chairman of the Wireless Charging Alliance, said: "Qualcomm Technologies has been an important contributor to the rapid growth of our ecosystem, partnering with other innovators in the industry to bring consumers the best charging experience that combines fast charging and wireless charging. Our shared mission and vision is to provide users with a safe ecosystem of fast charging solutions through the development and implementation of standards."