Cooperation on Wireless Charging Solutions: LAPIS Technology and Global Antenna manufacturer Shanghai Amphenol Airwave (subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation) join forces

Providing one-stop support for implementing wireless charging functions for hearable and wearable devices

ROHM Group company LAPIS Technology, together with Global Antenna manufacturer Shanghai Amphenol Airwave (subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation), have established a cooperative framework. The purpose: providing wireless charging solutions for hearable and wearable devices that are trending towards greater compactness and sophistication.

Advanced antenna customization technology allows Amphenol to provide compact antennas that meet the needs for smaller, thinner housings in the hearable and wearable device markets. At the same time, LAPIS Technology provides compact high performance wireless power supply ICs that leverage wireless digital and analog circuit technologies cultivated over many years through LSI development.

This time, with technical support provided by LAPIS Technology, Shanghai Amphenol Airwave Communication Electronics Co., Ltd, an operation within Amphenol Corporation, will provide a wireless charging solution that solves design constraints regarding housing along with issues such as increased development workforce. This reference design – that matches power transmission and reception centered on the antenna and wireless charger IC – contributes to rapid device development by providing one-stop support to global customers for achieving wireless charging functionality.

Going forward, both companies will continue to combine their technologies to add value to compact wireless charging solutions – including the use of NFC communication and other functions required by the market.