Abstract:
Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for a dual mode wireless power receiver. In accordance with on aspect, an apparatus for receiving wireless power is provided. The apparatus includes a first coil configured to wirelessly receive power from a first transmitter configured to generate a first alternating magnetic field having a first frequency. The apparatus further includes a second coil configured to wirelessly receive power from a second transmitter configured to generate a second alternating magnetic field having a second frequency higher than the first frequency. The second coil is positioned to enclose the first coil. A first coupling factor between the first coil and a coil of the first transmitter is higher than a second coupling factor between the second coil and a coil of the second transmitter when the first and second coils are positioned within respective charging regions of the first and second transmitters.
Abstract:
Aspects of a protection circuit and method are disclosed. A transmit circuit generates a power transmit signal for powering the transmit antenna to generate a wireless field sufficient for wirelessly charging a device. A detection circuit senses a strength of an electromagnetic field received by the transmit antenna and further configured to generate an sense signal indicating the strength of the electromagnetic field received by the transmit antenna. A power control circuit controls a switch based at least partly on the sense signal. The power control circuit can attenuate an electrical coupling between the transmit antenna and the transmit circuit such that the received electromagnetic field is inhibited from damaging the transmit antenna or the transmit circuit.
Abstract:
Aspects of a protection circuit and method are disclosed. A transmit circuit generates a power transmit signal for powering the transmit antenna to generate a wireless field sufficient for wirelessly charging a device. A detection circuit senses a strength of an electromagnetic field received by the transmit antenna and further configured to generate an sense signal indicating the strength of the electromagnetic field received by the transmit antenna. A power control circuit controls a switch based at least partly on the sense signal. The power control circuit can attenuate an electrical coupling between the transmit antenna and the transmit circuit such that the received electromagnetic field is inhibited from damaging the transmit antenna or the transmit circuit.
Abstract:
Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for a dual mode wireless power receiver. In accordance with on aspect, an apparatus for receiving wireless power is provided. The apparatus includes a first coil configured to wirelessly receive power from a first transmitter configured to generate a first alternating magnetic field having a first frequency. The apparatus further includes a second coil configured to wirelessly receive power from a second transmitter configured to generate a second alternating magnetic field having a second frequency higher than the first frequency. The second coil is positioned to enclose the first coil. A first coupling factor between the first coil and a coil of the first transmitter is higher than a second coupling factor between the second coil and a coil of the second transmitter when the first and second coils are positioned within respective charging regions of the first and second transmitters.