Combining Near-Field and Far-Field Wireless Power Transfer

PowerSphyr has selected Gill Electronics to be its Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) for SkyCurrent™, PowerSphyr's flagship product series. SkyCurrent is the only solution to combine near-field and far-field technology in a single system to deliver wireless power to a wide range of electronic products. Initial SkyCurrent products will come to market in the second half of 2017. In early 2018, the company will offer OEMs and device makers a small-scale chip package that incorporates PowerSphyr's proprietary technology.

This wireless power transfer system is capable of transferring power to one or more electronic devices at varying wattage and range. Driven by an ac power source, the Power Transfer Hub (PTH) intelligently combines near field and far field energy and transfers energy selectively from either channel to meet the power requirements of the electronic device.

Unlike other commercially available wireless charging products, PowerSphyr’s solutions can selectively induce one of two modes based on range and power required. PowerSphyr’s intelligent technology knows when devices need to draw power and when power is no longer needed. By combining the higher power throughput (>33W) from magnetic resonance along with a lower power (<1W) radiative RF-DC trickle, PowerSphyr’s technology elegantly solves a technical problem that has thwarted the industry for years.

Gill Electronics is a member of the board of the AirFuel Alliance, Gill is one of the only AirFuel-compliant manufacturers of resonant magnetic systems that has passed FCC regulatory testing and has products deployed in the commercial infrastructure market.

“PowerSphyr has developed a completely unique, multi-technology solution that is well-positioned to enhance the user experience as the wireless power market continues to evolve and expand,” said Brad Miller, CTO of Gill Electronics.

“PowerSphyr’s mission is to revolutionize the wireless power industry by combing near-field and far-field into a single solution,” said CEO Neil Ganz. “We have engineered a breakthrough solution that addresses a very large market and is valuable to many industry segments. As of 2017, we are officially out of stealth mode and focused on bringing to market a blockbuster product that the market clearly wants.

“Gill Electronics is a world-class company with an exceptional record for quality and the perfect partner to provide contracted manufacturing, both domestically and abroad. Our relationship with Gill Electronics will help ensure a smooth and timely launch of our consumer products this year," Ganz continued.

A first-of-its kind series of products, SkyCurrent consists of a sleek, ergonomic power receiver affixed to an electronic device and a hub that provides energy on demand. The SkyCurrrent Power Transfer Hub (PTH) delivers energy via near-field or far-field power from either channel to meet the power requirements of the electronic device. Unlike other commercially available wireless charging products, PowerSphyr’s solutions employ the most advanced wireless power transfer technology and can selectively induce one of two modes based on range and power required.