TI shipping dual mode wireless power receiver

The 5W bq51221 offers a programmable output and is said to reduce power loss by as much as 50% compared to existing receiver solutions, paving the way for faster and more efficient charging. Available in a 6 x 2.9 x 0.5mm single chip package, the device offers 96% efficiency and a solution size of 75mm² without the need for an inductor. Qi-only versions of the bq51221 are currently sampling to select customers, and are expected to be available in volume production in Q2.