DESCRIPTION
If you have a modern smart phone you may have noticed that it comes with built in wireless
charging capability called 'Qi charging.' Qi is a trademark name for a thin and smart inductive
charging system. Many large gadget companies have standardized on Qi, which means it's easy
to find a charging dish and we thought it might be cool if your electronics project or phone with
a microUSB port can recharge itself wirelessly. Thus, we now have four different MicroUSB
Modules for different phone/device orientations.
This is the 20mm Reverse version of our different Qi MicroUSB Modules. We also have a 20mm
Forward, a 60mm Reverse, and a 60mm Forward.
Check out the big photo above of the microUSB connector orientation to determine which
module you need!
We have a generic photo showing how the module sticks to the back of our Android phone, but
you'll have to check the MicroUSB connector orientation to determine which length/type of Qi
module you need.
These receivers only provide power on the USB's +5V and Ground pins. Some phones (like the
Moto X) require a special voltage on the data lines, and won't charge. Check online
documentation for your phone to see if you can get away with not having any voltages or
connections on the data lines!
You do need a Qi transmitter to go along with the receivers - which we now carry in the Adafruit
store.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Output Voltage: DC5V
Output Current: 600mA Max
Max Power Transmission: DC 5W
Operating Frequency: 100-200Khz
Conversion efficiency: >70%
Charging distance: 2-6mm
Weight: 25g