Summary of bq51050B – Integrated Wireless Power Li-Ion Charger
Texas Instruments introduced the bq51050B, a single-chip wireless power receiver compatible with the WPC 1.1 Qi standard, featuring an integrated Li-Ion battery charger. This solution simplifies mobile device charging by combining reception and charging functions on one chip.
Parts used in the Integrated Wireless Power Li-Ion Charger Receiver:
- bq51050B
- Wireless power receiver
- Integrated battery charger
- 'Free-position' transmitter
Integrated Wireless Power Li-Ion Charger Receiver, Qi (WPC) Compliant Texas Instruments has launched a pair of ICs designed to simplify wireless power solutions for mobile devices, consisting of a single-chip wireless power receiver with integrated battery charger and a ‘free-position’ transmitter that enlarges the charging area by a factor of four. The bq51050B is the industry’s wireless power receiver compatible with the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) 1.1 Qi standard.
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bq51050B – Integrated Wireless Power Li-Ion Charger
- What is the bq51050B?
It is the industry's wireless power receiver compatible with the WPC 1.1 Qi standard. - Does the bq51050B include a battery charger?
Yes, it is a single-chip receiver with an integrated battery charger. - How does the transmitter enlarge the charging area?
The free-position transmitter enlarges the charging area by a factor of four. - What standard does the bq51050B support?
It supports the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) 1.1 Qi standard. - Who launched these ICs?
Texas Instruments has launched this pair of ICs. - Can these chips simplify wireless power solutions?
Yes, they are designed to simplify wireless power solutions for mobile devices. - What type of battery does the charger support?
The device is designed as a Li-Ion charger receiver. - Is the transmitter described as free-position?
Yes, the article describes it as a 'free-position' transmitter.

