New ultra-small wireless power modules replace medical and industrial connectors

NuCurrent has a new family of wireless power connector alternatives. The ultra-small power and sense modules were created for engineers looking to reduce connector field failures in traditionally high-use, harsh environments or in new designs which were not previously possible without a physical power connection. The highlighted connectors deliver customizable power transfer of 165mw (3.3V system) across a gap of up to 1.5mm (and 132mw at 2mm), and can validate the presence of a mating receiver through non-metallic mediums. Featured in demanding medical applications, these power and data expandable devices provide greater orientation / offset freedom, infinite mating cycles, and environment flexibility within an ultra-small, rectangular package measuring just 11mm x 4mm x 4.5mm. Featuring their CoolSkin Technologies, each receiver and transmitter uses the company’s PCB coils and proprietary electronics in a single block which can be surface mounted for automated manufacturing. CoolSkin Technologies is a set of patented technology and proprietary design methodologies which ensure high efficiency, shape flexibility, tight tolerance and repeatable performance. “This new category of cost-sensitive power and sense products delivers solutions to real issues for applications such as portable medical, IoT sensors, robotics, lighting and security. NuCurrent’s practical R&D-to-production focus delivered a reliable family of solutions where others could not,” said Michael Gotlieb, vice president of business development, NuCurrent. “This technology complements our broad range of existing antennas and consumer focused ‘drop-in’ 1 watt to 5 watt receiver modules for wearables, hearables and other portable applications.”