Cost Optimization in Wireless Power Systems

Often wireless power systems are understood as replacements for wired connections. Advantages are the possibility to introduce a hermetically sealed environment and the lack of metallic contacts. This allows a signifcant increase of ruggedness and allows a longer life-time of the product as compared to wired systems with plugs. Additionally new business areas are rendered accessible. When connecting and disconnecting there is no contact spark, which allows the product to be used in explosive protection zones. When designing a new product to have wireless power included, some parts of the to be replaced wired product can be omitted. For example it is not necessary to include a dedicated charger ic for a battery, as the charging algorithm can be included in the wireless power system. Thus allowing the designer to implement wireless power in a cost effective way.