Windows 10: Deep dive into Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 and other Quick Charge news

Brink · Aug 5, 2020

No one likes to wait for things. Your smartphone phone is awesome but waiting to charge your smartphone battery is a drag. Qualcomm Quick Charge is designed to charge your smartphone faster than a conventional charger.

Quick Charge remains the number one method for fast charging with 1000+ accessories and devices worldwide*. Without settling, this ecosystem keeps on growing with the help of our great partners.

Now, Quick Charge is expanding to new frontiers. Weâre extremely excited to introduce Quick Charge 5, the worldâs fastest commercial charging solution. Check out this video as Josh Warner, director of product management for Quick Charge at Qualcomm Technologies, takes you on a deep dive into this amazing new solution:

Keep reading to learn how Qualcomm Technologiesâ innovative charging technology is introducing its latest solution â you might be surprised with a fun fact we have up in the air. Literally.

Quick Charge 5 compatibility

With the vast gamut of devices and accessories Quick Charge has to offer, it becomes complicated to track how it all interacts. We created the table below to show you the compatibility of various Quick Charge-enabled devices and accessories with different Quick Charge versions. Note that Quick Charge 4, 4+, and 5 supports USB-PD devices, meaning you can charge all your other USB products, including the iPhone 8 and above, to their maximum capacity faster than ever.

More good news: Quick Charge 3 now in wireless charging pads

Not to be outdone by its younger sibling, Quick Charge 3 technology will soon be available in wireless charging pads â marking the debut of Quick Charge technology in the exciting wireless charging arena and expanding Quick Chargeâs advantages to even more people.

Qualcomm Technologies has collaborated with Injoinic Technology, an industry-leading wireless charging IC supplier to introduce the worldâs first wireless charging pad platform with Quick Charge 3.0 certification â designed to sustain maximum high input voltage of 20V and 30W fast charging on the latest smartphones. Now, our customers can sell the convenience of a charging pad platform and the advantage of Quick Charge charging performance. For consumers, it means they can easily charge their devices wirelessly and benefit from the fast charging performance for which Quick Charge is known.

Fun fact: Airplane pilots can now charge with Quick Charge technology

Garmin is best known for its GPS devices and performance watches. But recently, we worked with Garmin to create a dashboard module that allows airplane pilots to charge their phone, tablet and other flight assistance devices using Quick Charge 3 â yes, airplane pilots can also experience the struggle of having their device batteries run low, even in if they always have it in airplane mode.

All jokes aside, pilots need this technology to keep their flight plans, weather data, charts, moving maps, and much more always in sync. With Quick Charge technology, Garmin can provide 3A (up to 18W) of power to each USB port simultaneously. This has helped pilots transition from paper to digital resources with additional flexibility and convenience**.

* Qualcomm Technologies Research based on review of available Quick Charge devices and accessories against other fast charging technologies.
** Qualcomm Quick Charge is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

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Brink · Aug 5, 2020

Qualcomm introduces Quick Charge 5 100W+ Charging Platform

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 5, the fastest commercial charging technology for Android devices, which delivers unprecedented mobile phone charging speed and efficiency improvements compared to previous versions while enabling new battery technology, accessories, and safety features. The world’s first commercially viable fast charging platform to support more than 100W charging power in a smartphone, Quick Charge 5 is engineered to allow users to charge devices from 0 to 50 percent battery power in just five minutes – representing the fastest mobile phone charging capabilities available. Quick Charge 5 also uses Qualcomm® Battery Saver and the new Qualcomm® Smart Identification of Adapter Capabilities technology to support unparalleled efficiency and help extend the battery life cycle on a users’ device.

“Quick Charge 5, our fastest and most versatile charging solution, will enable consumers to enjoy their devices for longer periods of time, without worrying about the time required to recharge. We are proud to expand our technology portfolio and make accessible 100W+ charging a commercial reality,” said Ev Roach, VP Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We work closely with manufacturers to create industry-leading devices that meet consumers’ demand for more immersive and accessible mobile experiences.”

Performance and Efficiency

Building upon Qualcomm Technologies’ long-standing leadership in fast charging solutions, Quick Charge 5 is the newest addition to the industry’s leading fast-charging ecosystem[1]. Affording exponential improvements from its predecessors, Quick Charge 5 is 70 percent more efficient than Quick Charge 4 and offers 10 times the power delivery of Quick Charge 1[2]. This solution supports 2S batteries and 20 Volts of power delivery.

Quick Charge 5 sets a new standard for charging performance by charging up to four times faster than the previous generation. While Quick Charge 5 charges devices at blazing fast speeds, it also keeps extreme safety measures in mind; Quick Charge 5 incorporates 12 separate voltage, current and temperature protections, including USB-input overvoltage protection at 25V and external power controls beyond 30V. It also runs 10 degrees Celsius cooler than Quick Charge 4. Quick Charge 5 enables Dual/Triple Charge technology, adaptive input voltage, INOV4, Qualcomm Battery Saver and the new Qualcomm Smart Identification of Adapter Capabilities technology, which work together to maximize power transfer efficiency, increase safety and help extend the battery life cycle on a users’ device.

For optimal Quick Charge 5 performance, Qualcomm Technologies is introducing the newest and next generation premium tier power management ICs (PMIC), Qualcomm® SMB1396 and Qualcomm® SMB1398. Supporting 1SnP and 2SnP batteries, wired and wireless input paths, adaptive operation based on the power source (3 level buck and DIV/2), and scalability (primary and secondary to provide higher power), Qualcomm SMB1396 and Qualcomm SMB1398 are engineered to provide maximum efficiency above 98 percent. Finally, they can support higher than 20V input voltage operation to accommodate the highest power levels from both wireless and wired power sources. Qualcomm SMB1396/SMB1398 are now available.

Ecosystem and Versatility

Quick Charge technology is the industry leading fast-charging method, available on more than 1,200 mobile devices, accessories, and controllers – ranging from car adapters to docking stations – and unifying the handset and laptop charging ecosystem. Backwards compatible with Quick Charge 2.0, 3.0, 4, 4+ and existing handsets powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ mobile platform, Quick Charge 5 is a single accessory that addresses a variety of charging implementations in mobile devices. This solution’s support for more than 100W charging capabilities functions within the same footprint as the previous 45W solution, cutting down on users’ need to purchase additional Quick Charge-certified accessories across devices. Quick Charge 5 is optimized to take advantage of both USB-PD and Type-C technologies, addressing future Android requirements. Compatibility with industry standards like USB Type-C protocols also help users benefit from Quick Charge 5’s inherent scalability and expansion into additional devices.

“Quick Charge solutions are widely available in a variety of mobile devices. The latest generation of Quick Charge 5 not only provides superior charging capabilities but helps intelligently extend a device's battery life and reduce thermal output,” said Zhang Lei, Mi Phone vice president and hardware R&D general manager at Xiaomi. “Xiaomi has always been committed to proactively driving the adoption of new technologies and accelerating the fulfillment of enhanced experiences. In the future, more Xiaomi users will be able to enjoy high-speed, safe and superior charging experiences enabled by Quick Charge 5.”

Quick Charge 5 is currently sampling with customers and is expected to appear in commercial devices in Q3 2020. Quick Charge 5 is supported on Snapdragon 865, 865 Plus, and future premium- and high-tier Snapdragon mobile platforms. For more information, please visit: Quick Charge 5 | Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm. For a short video overview detailing Quick Charge 5, please visit: World’s Fastest Commercial Charging Solution: Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 announcement | Qualcomm

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Brink · Aug 5, 2020

Introducing Qualcomm Quick Charge 3+ fast and efficient charging

Today Qualcomm Technologies introduced Qualcomm Quick Charge 3+ Technology, our latest addition to the Quick Charge family, the biggest fast-charging ecosystem in the world with 1000+ accessories and devices worldwide. With Quick Charge 3+’s faster charging and affordability, there’s now the opportunity to enrich lives around the world with the convenience of Quick Charge technology.

Quick Charge 3+ will be available first on Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 & Snapdragon 765G, followed by other new Snapdragon platforms across tiers in 2020. Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Lite Zoom, powered by the Snapdragon 765G, is the world’s first smartphone with both Quick Charge 4+ and Quick Charge 3+ charging technology.

Quick Charge 3+ focuses on bringing advanced fast charging at a lower price point:

Fast Charging and better efficiency: 0%-50% in 15 minutes, 35% faster and 9 degrees Celsius cooler comparing to previous generations*

Quick Charge 3+ will support industry standard USB type A-to-type C cables and accessories that support scalable voltage with 20mV steps from Quick Charge 4, which are more affordable for OEMs and consumers

Quick Charge 3+ is backward compatible with previous-generation Quick Charge devices and newer devices can work with Quick Charge 3+ accessories thereby always providing the most flexible charging experiences

Other key features: Integrated cable power capability/identification, various safety mechanisms

Quick Charge 3+ supports new PMICs such as SMB1395/SMB1396, meaning:

Scalable architecture to allow OEMs to a move to higher charge power with the same software implementation and address different system requirement in terms of PCB design, charger IC location, etc.

Support of ultra-fast charging with lower-cost, variable voltage charging accessories such as Quick Charge 3+

Eliminating the need for external components such as OVP (Over Voltage Protection) chip, sense resistor and others

Support of two input, wireless and wired (SMB1396)

*With a single IC (SMB1395) and appropriate board/battery design. Quick Charge is designed to increase the battery charge of a device by up to 50% in 15 minutes. Actual results may vary depending on device design. Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm Quick Charge, Qualcomm SMB1395, and Qualcomm SMB1396 are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
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Source: Introducing Qualcomm Quick Charge 3+, fast and efficient charging for the masses

See also: Fast Charging Technology | Quick Charge 4, 3.0 and 2.0 Devices | Qualcomm

Brink · Aug 5, 2020

Qualcomm Announces Quick Charge for Wireless and Qi Interoperability

At Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM), announced Qualcomm®Quick Charge™ technology for wireless power, bringing its years of fast charging innovation to the wireless charging industry and helping consumers to wirelessly charge their devices quickly, safely and efficiently.

Characterized by fast and consistent mobile charging, the over 1,000 commercial Quick Charge technology-compatible mobile devices, accessories, and components are equipped with unique safety and intelligence features that are designed to minimize the amount of wasted energy and heat build-up on-device, and maximize the battery’s lifespan, ultimately protecting and improving consumer’s devices.

While wireless charging has become a popular charging option, the speed and efficiency of such products remains inconsistent. Further, wireless charging products have been introduced that claim Quick Charge support, when they have not passed through the required Quick Charge compliance process. In response to these issues, Qualcomm Technologies has expanded its compliancy program to include wireless charging pads powered by Quick Charge technology. This expansion includes forward and backward compatibility and helps enable high- and efficient- power transfer, for transmitter manufacturers to achieve truly fast wireless charging. Wireless charging pads powered by Quick Charge will work with the same Quick Charge 2.0, 3.0, 4 and 4+ adaptersthat millions of users already have at home, work, and elsewhere. UL, a global safety science company and the first to administer the existing Quick Charge compliancy program, will expand testing to include Quick Charge for wireless power. Qualcomm Technologies is also welcomingthe first component vendor to the Quick Charge for wireless power program, Weltrend Semiconductor.

As part of the expanded compliancy program, additional testing will take place to ensure Quick Charge and Qi interoperability, aiming to provide consumers with a seamless wireless charging experience. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), creators of the Qi global wireless charging standard, includes over 650 member companies and over 3,500 compliant products. Qi-Certified devices include a majority of the world’s top selling smartphones, many powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ mobile platforms, with thousands of public charging stations deployed in restaurants, hotels, and airports, along with accessories available through traditional and online retail outlets.

“Qualcomm Technologies is proud to expand the Quick Charge compliance program to include Qi interoperability, as it will give consumers peace of mind that their Quick Charge enabled wireless charging pad has passed the rigorous tests established by both organizations. Further, we are pleased that Xiaomi, a longtime supporter of Quick Charge technology, has become the first company to deploy a compliant wireless power pad,” said George Paparrizos, senior director, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Now in its fourth generation, Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ technology continues to be a leader in safety and efficiency, and we look forward to leading the fast-wireless power ecosystem.”

“Xiaomi uses Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ technology throughout our mobile device ecosystem to provide users with unbeatable charging speeds,” Yanteng Wang, lead of wireless charging, Xiaomi. “We are excited to introduce Quick Charge protocol for wireless power in Mi Wireless Charging Pad, complementing our existing line-up of Quick Charge technology-certified wall and battery chargers, and providing our loyal customers the lowest charge times and maximum power efficiency possible across their charging options.”

“Qualcomm Technologies has been a key contributor to our rapidly growing ecosystem, collaborating with other innovators to bring fast charging and wireless charging together to ensure consumers get a superior charging experience,” Menno Treffers, chairman, Wireless Power Consortium. “We have a shared mission and vision for developing standards that provide users with safe fast-charging solutions.”

A staple of Quick Charge technology includes its compliancy standards testing. As with all generations prior, consumers can look for the same Quick Charge branding with which they are already familiar to ensure that their Quick Charge for wireless adapters have been vetted through compliance testing to provide a consistent and safety-conscious experience. Qualcomm Technologies enforces Quick Charge brand compliance, working with retailers to remove non-compliant accessories from their catalogs. Compliant products can be found within the Quick Charge Device List.

Quick Charge Ecosystem is the largest fast-charging ecosystem based on Qualcomm Technologies Research review of available Quick Charge devices and accessories as compared to other individual fast charging technologies.
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Windows 10: Deep dive into Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 and other Quick Charge news

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