Energous Transmitter Lands European OK for Distance Charging

Energous’ WattUp PowerHub completed a regulatory review with a European body verifying the wireless charging transmitter complies with European technical requirements for radio equipment, said Energous Tuesday. It said the PowerHub complies with international RF requirements including RF safety (SAR) and has no receiver distance limitation, Energous said. The company believes it’s the first European approval for a wireless power transfer distance charger that transmits more than 1 watt, said Vice President-Regulatory Affairs Daniel Lawless. It establishes Energous’ ability to enable over-the-air wireless 2.0 power transfer beyond 15 feet, said Chief Operating Officer Cesar Johnston. The WattUp PowerHub comprises the DA14682 (Bluetooth low energy 5.0), DA4100 (wireless power transfer), EN3913M (efficient GaN power amplifier) and EN3921 (controller) transmitters alongside the DA2223 (RF-to-DC) and DA14585 (ultralow power Bluetooth low energy) receivers.