Toshiba unveils wireless charging chipset![]() December 12, 2012 - 15:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Toshiba America Electronic Components has announced a new free positioning wireless charging chipset, SlashGear reports. This chipset is fully compliant with the Wireless Power Consortium Qi interface specification A4, A8, A12, and A14. The chipset includes the TB6865FG power transmitter and the TB6860WBG receiver. The chipset uses a two-coil control architecture promising cost-effective battery charging. The TB6865FG chip is able to detect the position of mobile device and one of the coils. Energize for charging preserving efficiency and allowing the user to place the device anywhere on the charging mat. The chipset also allows to mobile devices to be charged at the same time since it allows independent control of the dual coils. The system is able to achieve 74% efficiency across the majority of the charging area. The chipset will begin sampling in Q1 2013 priced at five dollars for the TB6865FG and three dollars for the TB6860WBG. Partner news Microsoft revealed last week that it received 6-7,000 requests implicating 31-32,000 accounts in the last six months. It is believed that Fisa requests typically seek much more information. But it remains unclear how broad the Fisa orders might be. The acquisitions are the latest in a string under Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who is rebuilding the company on the fly. By mid-July, users will get to apply for IDs of their choice, and will find out which one they have got by mid-August. Partner news |