How Wireless Charging Works, and Types of Wireless Charging Methods.

Thesedays, Wireless Charging is the new trend. Everyone wants to use Wireless Technology to charge their Devices. But, do you even know What is Wireless Charging, and How Wireless Charging Works?

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What is Wireless Charging? Wireless Charging is a Technology that helps you Charge the Phone or any other device without the use of Cables.

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A Few years ago, it was available only on Mobile Phones, but now you can also find it on other devices like Airpods, Smart Watch, Health Band, etc. You might even see Wireless Charging for Electric Cars as well.

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About 100 years ago, Nikola Tesla (a Great Scientist) proposed the idea of Wireless Charging. He explained a theory that we can transfer electrical energy between two conductors.

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But, it wasn't possible practically due to the lack of technology in those days. Palm was one of the first mobile manufacturers that introduced wireless charging technology in their mobile phones around 2005.

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How Does Wireless Charging Work: There are two ways using which we can take Wireless Charging into use. Conduction Induction

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Conduction: The upper surface of the charging pad is electrically conducting. And, when you supply power, the surface is electrically charged. Mobile Manufacturers make the back panel conductive.

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So, when you place the Mobile on the Charging Pad, the electricity will be transferred and your phone will be charged. This technology was popular when Wireless Charging was introduced. But, it is not used these days.

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Induction: Here, you will find coils under the surface of the Charging Pod. When you supply energy, the Coils will transfer the energy into the nearby coils.

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So, when you place the phone on the Pod, the energy is transferred into the coils in the phone, and it charges the phone. Induction Technology can be further classified into two. – Qi – PMA

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There is not much difference between these two technologies. The only difference is the placement of coils. However, they are not compatible with other. The Pod & Device should use the same tech to work.

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The Coil may be attached to the back panel, or over the mobile battery itself, depending on the mobile manufacturer. Some brands sell Wireless Charging back panels separately.

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Is wireless Charging faster? No. Wireless Charging will always be slower than Wired Charging. In fact, Wireless Charging takes twice the time to charge the mobile.

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Does Wireless Charging work with Case? Yes. It works most of the time. However, some thick Mobile Cases can slow down the charging rate or completely block the Energy from transferring. So, we suggest using Thin Cases while using Wireless Charging.

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Which Brand has the Fastest Wireless Charging? Currently, the fastest Wireless Charging Mobiles are manufactured by Samsung. As they use high-power Charging Pods, the Smartphones are Charged a bit faster.

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However, with the technology we have today, we are only able to transfer energy by placing the device close to the Charging Pod. In a few years, we may get Wireless Technology that charges our devices using WiFi.

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We can also Enable Wireless Charging on any Smartphone by using a device. Click on the link below and check out this article to see How to turn your ordinary Smartphone into a Wireless Charging device.

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