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Wireless power – critical equipment

The advantages of having medical equipment readily available without the need to find power outlets include the ability to improve the ease of moving instruments, avoidance of accidental unplugging of critical equipment, reduced risk of electrical shock, and reduction in the potential for bacteria to breed. The emerging availability of wireless power is making wireless medical carts and bedside units a reality. In addition to the convenience, wireless power will increase safety and reduce the price by removing cable clutter around the patient.

Wireless power – patient care

In addition to untethering the instruments in the hospital, wireless power enables patients to be more comfortable while bedridden and increases their freedom of movement when ambulatory.

Wireless power can be used for efficient and speed recharging of electric wheelchairs. There are also numerous direct patient applications for wireless power transfer enabled by GaN technology. Some of the high-impact applications under development and in clinical trials include applications that involve heart monitors and nerve stimulators that do not require that wires, that can be prone to infection, protrude from the body. Wireless power is not only more convenient; it is safer for the patient.

Wireless power – health & fitness trackers

Wearable health & fitness trackers have become ubiquitous in recent years. The need to easily and efficiently keep these devices charged has led many companies to move to a wireless power solution for added consumer convenience.

Gallium nitride (GaN)-based FETs and ICs are particularly suitable for wireless power applications due to their ability to operate efficiently at high frequency, deliver high power, and in a small, low-profile footprint.

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Reference Designs

MedTech Wireless Power Reference Designs

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EPC9127 Demonstration Board
EPC9127 AirFuel compatible, ZVS Class-D Wireless Power System 2 10 W 6.78 MHz EPC2107
EPC2036
EPC2019
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EPC9128 Demonstration Board
EPC9128 AirFuel compatible, ZVS Class-D Wireless Power System 3 16 W 6.78 MHz EPC2108
EPC2036
EPC2019
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EPC9129 Demonstration Board
EPC9129 AirFuel compatible, ZVS Class-D Wireless Power System 4 33 W 6.78 MHz EPC8010
EPC2038
EPC2019
EPC2016C
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EPC9121 Demonstration Board
EPC9121 AirFuel Compatible
Qi/PMA Compatible
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A6
10 W
5 W
6.78 MHz
6.165 KHZ
EPC2107
EPC2038
EPC2036
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EPC9509 Demonstration Board
EPC9509 AirFuel Class 3, 16 W ZVS Class D Amplifier 17 V - 24 V 52 V 1 A EPC2108
EPC2036
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EPC9510 Demonstration Board
EPC9510 AirFuel Class 2, 10 W ZVS Class D Amplifier 17 V - 24 V 66 V 0.8 A EPC2107
EPC2036
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EPC9512 Demonstration Board
EPC9512 AirFuel Class 4, 33 W ZVS Class D Amplifier mode dependent 80 V 1.8 A EPC8010
EPC2038
EPC2019
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EPC9065 Demonstration Board
EPC9065 AirFuel Class 5, 60 W ZVS Class D Amplifier 12 V (max VDD) 80 V 1.8 ARMS EPC2007C
EPC2038
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EPC9511 Demonstration Board
EPC9511 10 W Multi-Mode Wireless Power Amplifier 17 V - 24 V 66 V/26 V 1.7 A EPC2107
EPC2038
EPC2036
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EPC9512 Demonstration Board
EPC9512 AirFuel Class 4, 33 W ZVS Class D Amplifier mode dependent 80 V 1.8 A EPC8010
EPC2038
EPC2019
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EPC9513 Demonstration Board
EPC9513 AirFuel Category 3, 5 W Device Receive Board 5 V 1 A EPC2019 Buy Now
EPC9515 Demonstration Board
EPC9515 AirFuel Category 4, 10 W Device Receive Board 5 V 2 A EPC2019 Buy Now

EPC’s application team is constantly working on new reference designs. If there is a requirement not met by the listed boards, please contact us via Ask a GaN Expert to discuss your application further.

Half-bridge development boards are available for quick evaluation of most eGaN FETs and ICs.

Products

Recommended Devices for MedTech Wireless Power

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EPC8004 Active Single 40 6 110 0.37 0.12 0.047 0.63 4 7.5 LGA 2.05 x 0.85 Buy Now
EPC2014C Active Single 40 6 16 2 0.7 0.3 4 10 60 LGA 1.7 x 1.1 Buy Now
EPC2035 Active Single 60 6 45 0.88 0.25 0.16 2.6 1.7 24 BGA 0.9 x 0.9 Buy Now
EPC2219 Preferred Single With Gate Diode AEC 65 5.75 3300 0.049 0.023 0.0037 0.114 0.5 0.5 BGA 0.9 x 0.9 Buy Now
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EPC8002 Active Single 65 6 480 0.133 0.057 0.015 0.344 2 2 LGA 2.05 x 0.85 Buy Now
EPC8009 Active Single 65 6 130 0.37 0.12 0.055 0.94 4 7.5 LGA 2.05 x 0.85 Buy Now
EPC2038 Active Single with Gate Diode 100 6 3300 0.044 0.02 0.004 0.134 0.5 0.5 BGA 0.9 x 0.9 Buy Now
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EPC2037 Active Single 100 6 550 0.115 0.032 0.025 0.6 1.7 2.4 BGA 0.9 x 0.9 Buy Now
EPC2107 Active Dual with Sync Boot 100 6 390 0.19 0.077 0.041 0.9 1.7 3.8 BGA 1.35 x 1.35 Buy Now
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EPC2107 Active Dual with Sync Boot 100 6 3300 0.044 0.02 0.004 0.134 0.5 0.5 BGA 1.35 x 1.35 Buy Now
EPC8010 Active Single 100 6 160 0.36 0.13 0.06 2.2 4 7.5 LGA 2.05 x 0.85 Buy Now
EPC2036 Active Single 100 6 73 0.7 0.17 0.14 3.9 1.7 18 BGA 0.9 x 0.9 Buy Now
EPC2221 Preferred Dual Common Source AEC 100 6 58 0.85 0.27 0.19 4.7 5 20 BGA 1.35 x 1.35 Buy Now
EPC2051 Preferred Single 100 6 25 1.8 0.6 0.3 7.3 1.7 37 BGA 0.85 x 1.3 Buy Now
EPC2012C Active Single 200 6 100 1 0.3 0.2 10 5 22 LGA 1.7 x 0.9 Buy Now
EPC2054 Preferred Single 200 6 43 2.9 0.9 0.3 15 3 32 BGA 1.3 x 1.3 Buy Now
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EPC2215 Preferred Single 200 6 8 13.6 3.3 2.1 69 32 162 LGA 4.6 x 1.6 Buy Now
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Technical Documents

Wireless Handbook

A major challenge for implementing wireless power is the design of the amplifier. The aim of this handbook is to understand the many challenges to designing an amplifier for wireless power, such as radiated EMI, multi-mode systems, and ways to improve efficiency.

Trilogy of Wireless Power Transfer

The "Trilogy of Wireless Power Transfer" consists of three parts: Basics Principles of Wireless Power Transmission, Wireless Power Transfer Systems and Applications. The book costs 19 euros and can be ordered from Würth Elektronik eiSos or through bookstores.

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