Powercast
Powercast develops wireless power products, including Powerharvester chips and modules, transmitters, and various sensor tags, with applications ranging from environmental monitoring to smart retail.
Powercast Services
Powercast offers an extensive range of wireless power-related products and services. Their portfolio includes Powerharvester chips and modules, evaluation tools, antennas, transmitters, battery-free and rechargeable sensor tags, RF field detecting light sticks, and a unique Nintendo Switch wireless charging grip. These products are crafted to cater to various applications in sectors like environmental monitoring, smart retail, smart packaging, and wearable technology.
Powerharvester Chips and Modules
Powercast's Powerharvester® RF-to-DC Converter Chips and Receiver Modules are key products in their lineup. These chips can harvest RF energy from 10MHz to 6GHz with up to 75% conversion efficiency and can work with standard 50-ohm antennas. They support a wide array of applications, from battery recharging for wearables to LED-based illuminated packaging. These Receiver Modules, such as models P1110B and P2110B, are designed for different range applications and include all necessary matching components, facilitating easy implementation.
RF Energy Harvesting Technology
Powercast's RF energy harvesting technology is a cornerstone of their innovations. Their RF-to-DC Converter Chips are capable of harvesting energy from multiple frequencies simultaneously, including Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz. This technology enables the development of power-efficient, batteryless devices such as environmental monitoring tags, smart cards, and electronic bag tags. Their technology can activate automatically when devices need charging, offering continuous or scheduled power delivery.
FCC Approved Transmitters
Powercast's transmitter products have received FCC approval, cementing their reliability and compliance with regulatory standards. The PowerSpot transmitter was approved in 2017, while the Powercaster transmitter has been approved since 2010. These transmitters play a crucial role in delivering wireless power over the air, and although they can charge mobile phones, the process is slower compared to traditional charging methods.
Application Areas of Powerharvester Chips
Powercast's Powerharvester® RF-to-DC Converter Chips are versatile and find applications in various fields. They are used in environmental monitoring, battery recharging for wearables, LED-based illuminated packaging, smart retail solutions, and contact tracing. Additionally, they support batteryless applications like price tags, e-textiles, building automation sensors, and controllers. These chips enable the development of innovative smart devices and solutions that rely on efficient wireless power harvesting.