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New Qi2 Technical Features and Compliance Considerations for the 2024 Landscape—Technical Webinar

Written by GRL Team | Mar 25, 2024 2:18:15 AM
 
Session 1 
Date: April 9, 2024 (Tuesday) 
Time: 09:00 PDT | 18:00 CEST | 21:30 IST
 
Session 2 
Date: April 10, 2024 (Wednesday) 
Time: 07:00 PDT | 16:00 CEST | 19:30 IST
 
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Speakers

Rajaraman Venkatachalam - Executive Vice President of Protocol and Power Solutions, Granite River Labs
 

Raja has led development of automated test solutions for high-speed digital interfaces for over 14 years, tapping upon vast experience in post-silicon validation methodologies, electrical and protocol compliance, and various global standards including HDMI®, MHL, DisplayPort™, UniPro, PCI Express®, SD, I2C, SPI, UART, and MMC. 

Cheng Song - EMC, RF & Wireless Power Lead Engineer, CETECOM

Since graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a MEng in Electrical Engineering Technologies, Cheng Song has quickly made a name for himself in EMC, RF, and Wireless Power testing. Prior to becoming lead engineer in CETECOM, Song was a test engineer at Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services.

Catch up on the 2024 Qi2 Wireless Charging Updates & Compliance Standards

The European Union's newly approved Common Charger Directive 2022/2380 has shaken up the worldwide mobile electronics market, mandating a unified USB-C charging standard for all portables from 28 December 2024. With regions such as India, Taiwan, and California following suit, a worldwide surge in Qi2 wireless charging's popularity is expected as consumers and manufacturers alike search for a compliant charging alternative.

Who should attend?

Engineers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of testing, design, and compliance procedures of Qi2 wireless charging within portable electronics such as:

  • digital cameras and video game consoles
  • headphones, earbuds and portable loudspeakers
  • mobile phones
  • portable navigation systems
  • tablets and e-readers
  • wireless mice and keyboards
  • laptops (applicable from April 2026 onwards)

 

What to expect:

  • Introduction of Qi2
  • Current Qi2 vs previous Qi standards
  • Technical Challenges in FOD, increased power delivery, thermal management, etc. 
  • Qi2 certification overview & global regulatory landscape
  • Compliance considerations for different markets
  • Tips for a smooth certification process

 

Ready to learn from the best?

*Note: All registrants will receive a webinar recording and presentation deck upon the event's conclusion, regardless of attendance. So do sign up even if you're unable to attend!