NGK, Energous, and e-peas Promote Wireless Power Systems

NGK, Energous and e-peas Collaborate to Spread Use of Wireless Power Transmission/Transfer Systems

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (NGK) has enhanced its collaboration with Energous Corporation (Energous), a leader in RF-based wireless power networks for IoT, and e-peas, a maker of efficient power source IC technology. Together, they aim to advance the use of Wireless Power Transmission/Transfer (WPT) systems. NGK is committed to supporting the development of edge device manufacturers and others working on WPT systems by developing and providing IoT devices that integrate NGK’s lithium-ion rechargeable battery “EnerCera” with Energous and e-peas technology.

The Future of Wireless Power Transmission

WPT is a cutting-edge technology that uses radio frequency to transmit power to remote areas. As the world shifts towards IoT, traditional power cables and disposable batteries have been common power sources for IoT devices. However, wiring complexities and battery replacement hassles have posed significant challenges. WPT offers a solution by enabling maintenance-free IoT devices, providing power to edge devices where wiring and maintenance are problematic.

Collaborative Efforts for Maintenance-Free IoT Devices

NGK and Energous first partnered in October 2022 to develop solutions combining Energous’ WattUp technology with NGK’s EnerCera battery. This collaboration aimed to create maintenance-free IoT devices. Now, with the inclusion of e-peas, the trio has developed a temperature and humidity sensor evaluation kit. They are also proposing WPT systems to power tracking devices for logistics and other IoT applications such as electronic shelf labels.

Evaluation Kit for Energy Harvesting Technology

The newly developed evaluation kit can connect to various end-devices needing energy harvesting technology, such as sensors or electronic shelf labels. The EnerCera battery included in the kit effectively stores small amounts of energy transmitted through WPT and can release sufficient energy to power devices. Despite its ultra-thin and ultra-small form factor, the EnerCera battery is versatile and suitable for many applications.

Commitment to an IoT Ecosystem

NGK will continue to partner with organizations possessing advanced specializations to realize an IoT ecosystem. By providing its unique ceramic products like EnerCera, NGK aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of innovative IoT solutions.

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About NGK INSULATORS, LTD.

NGK INSULATORS (NGK) is a leading company in the field of ceramics. Since its foundation in 1919, NGK has used its unique ceramic technology to provide numerous ground-breaking products that solve social issues. Today, NGK is active in more than 20 countries worldwide, with business foci including mobility, energy, IoT and industry. As one of the largest manufacturers of ceramic substrates for automotive catalytic converters, NGK is actively reducing the strain on our global environment. Furthermore, NGK’s products include the stationary energy storage system “NAS battery”, in addition to the compact, thin, and high-energy-density lithium-ion rechargeable “EnerCera battery” series, vital tools for sustainable energy infrastructure. Through providing innovative, high-quality products, NGK is committed to contributing to our society. In order to create a future where people can coexist with nature, NGK will continue to develop and provide products that support social infrastructure while preserving the environment. https://www.ngk-insulators.com/en/

About Energous

Energous Corporation (Nasdaq: WATT) is leading the advancement of Wireless Power Networks to meet the growing power demands of today’s devices and tomorrow’s innovations. Its award-winning, RF-based WattUp® technology is the only solution that supports both near field and at-a-distance wireless power, enabling flexible device designs without cumbersome power cables or replaceable batteries. Energous develops silicon-based wireless power transfer (WPT) technologies and customizable reference designs for the expanding ecosystem of devices within industrial and retail IoT, smart homes, smart cities, and medical applications. The company has received the world’s first FCC Part 18 certification for at-a-distance WPT and has been awarded more than 200 patents for its WattUp® technology.

For more information visit www.energous.com

About E-peas

e-peas develops and markets disruptive ultra-low power semiconductor technology. This enables industrial and IoT wireless product designers to substantially extend battery lifespans and eliminate the heavy call-out costs of replacing batteries, without in any way compromising on reliability. Relying on 15 years of research and patented intellectual property, the company’s products increase the amount of harvested energy and drastically reduce the energy consumption of all power consuming blocks within wireless sensor nodes. Headquartered in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, with additional offices in Switzerland and the USA, e-peas offers a portfolio of energy harvesting power management interface ICs, microcontrollers, and sensor solutions.

For more information visit www.e-peas.com