Wireless Development Tools Are Qi Certified

CES 2011 – Debuting as the industry’s first Qi-certified wireless power development kit, the bqTELSA includes a single-channel transmitter, direct-charge receiver, and associated magnetics for applications requiring 5W of power or less. No additional software development is required, offering true plug-and-play functionality. Kit components include a bq500110 wireless power transmitter manager, bq25046 single-input, 5V power supply IC, and a MSP430bq1010 wireless power control and communications chip. The bqTESLA development kit is offered at a promotional price of $250 during CES 2011.  After the show, it will be priced at $499. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC., Dallas, TX. (800) 477-8924.