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Efficient Power Conversion and ASD Technology Ltd. Leverage WiTricity Wireless Charging Reference Design On Display at CES 2017

Efficient Power Conversion and ASD Technology Ltd. Leverage WiTricity Wireless Charging Reference Design On Display at CES 2017

Wireless charging systems resulting from the WiTricity, ASD, and EPC collaboration will be on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017, January 5th – 8th, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announces accelerated efforts to build magnetic resonance based wireless charging systems based on WiTricity’s reference designs that feature gallium nitride (GaN)-based solutions with ASD Technology Limited (ASD). This ramp-up in activity is in response to recently rising customer and end-system manufacturer interests in wireless charging products using gallium nitride technology.

WiTricity is a world leader in the use of magnetic resonance, that has emerged as the leading technology for wireless power. Meeting the AirFuel™ Alliance wireless power standard, the WiTricity reference design utilizes EPC’s high speed, thermally efficient, and small-sized eGaN® devices. As a licensee of WiTricity technology, ASD, a design and manufacturing company in Hong Kong, designs and produces innovative products incorporating WiTricity’s technology. This three-way relationship provides a fast, direct route to introducing innovative, high performance wireless charging products and systems.

Wireless charging systems resulting from the WiTricity, ASD, and EPC collaboration will be on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017, January 5th – 8th, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

According to Sanjay Gupta, Vice President of Product Management of WiTricity, “WiTricity has continuously supported business partners and licensees who adopt AirFuel Alliance wireless charging standard to develop innovative wireless charging solutions for customers. We are excited to support ASD and work with EPC as a team in combining leadership, capabilities and expertise to accelerate the adoption of wireless charging technology worldwide.”

Patrick Lee, CEO of ASD noted: “It has been a mutually rewarding partnership experience for my team to work with EPC’s professional, expert team with the core focus and common goal of innovating solutions to capture the fast-growing wireless charging market. Together with WiTricity’s global support which keeps us ahead of the competition, we jointly aim to lead the next uptake of the wireless charging market using AirFuel Alliance standard.”

Nick Cataldo, Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing of EPC said, “EPC, ASD, and WiTricity collaborate using their respective expertise for the wider adoption of GaN-based wireless charging technology.”

About ASD Technology Limited

ASD Technology Limited (ASD) is a Hong Kong-based company focusing on the sales of imaging electronic component and providing clients with high quality product solutions that meet and exceed their expectations. From the concept development stage to product manufacturing, ASD plays a key role in offering professional services and comprehensive solutions to customers. For more information, visit www.asdtech.com.

About WiTricity Corporation

WiTricity Corporation provides technology to enable wireless power transfer over distance using magnetic resonance. Through deep domain expertise, semiconductor offerings, a strong IP portfolio and an extensive reference design library, WiTricity works with innovative companies to incorporate WiTricity technology in their products and solutions. With a growing list of