Frontier IP portfolio company Pulsiv Limited that it has launched the world’s most efficient 65 Watt USB-C reference design.
The ground-breaking technology promises to expand and open up new markets for the USB-C fast charging global standard because it enables operation at much lower temperatures, minimizes energy loss as power is converted, and reduces the size of critical components. Frontier IP holds an 18.2 per cent equity stake in the Company as at the 31 December 2023, the last reporting date.
Pulsiv’s 65W USB-C fast charger works at temperatures 30 per cent lower than equivalent technologies on the market today, based on thermal measurements taken after 30 minutes running at full load. It operates at 96 per cent efficiency, meaning only 4 per cent of the converted electricity is lost through heat, a number which has been independently verified.
The Company believes the performance is a world best. The design is ideal for applications where space and heat sensitivity are an issue. The Company is initially targeting in-wall plug sockets that incorporate USB C charging.
Including a USB-C port in a socket removes the need for plugs and power converters. The global market is already worth an estimated $1.5 billion a year, but growth has been constrained by concerns about overheating, reliability and potential fire risks caused by high operating temperatures.
For consumers, because the Pulsiv USB-C charger wastes much less energy, then the costs of charging and powering their devices are much lower. The Company is also looking to launch more designs in the coming months which will further push the boundaries of power conversion.
The 65W USB-C charger technology has already attracted interest from potential customers.
Pulsiv’s Chief Product Officer Dr Tim Moore managed the development of the design.
Our mantra has always been focused on developing solutions that “do more while using less” and this design demonstrates how Pulsiv OSMIUM technology can deliver fast charging without the associated complexity of managing high temperatures. The demand for more power and faster charging of cordless products is rapidly increasing which impacts everything from mobile phones to power tools. This means more power is needed in a small form factor which is even more critical when developing in-wall/desk solutions which are sensitive to heat. With 30% lower component temperatures, no inrush current, and high efficiency, we enable designs to become safer, smaller, and be more reliable.
Pulsiv Chief Product Officer Dr Tim Moore
The launch of this world-leading USB-C fast charging technology is a tremendous achievement for Pulsiv. It paves the way to making in-wall sockets featuring USB-C ports ubiquitous, among many other possible applications, and enabling the USB-C standard to reach its full potential.
Neil Crabb, Chief Executive Officer, Frontier IP
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