LG and IDT partner on world’s first Qi Extended Power Profile smartphone

With More Than 8W of Power, LG’s Latest #v30 Delivers the Fastest Wireless Charging Experience in a Smartphone

SAN JOSE, CALIF., Nov. 6, 2017 — LG Electronics (LG) and Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT) have partnered on the world’s first implementation of Qi wireless charging Extended Power Profile (EPP) in a flagship #smartphone, the #lg #v30. EPP enables safe, wireless fast charging capability while remaining compatible with existing Wireless PowerConsortium (WPC), Qi 5W, baseline transmitters commonly used today.

IDT’s market-leading wireless power chips are designed to provide fast wireless charging by reducing charge times by up to 30 percent. The addition of the wireless charging feature contributes to the water-resistance and durability of the sleek, low profile, Qi certified #smartphone design.

LG’s latest flagship sets a new standard in the evolution of premium smartphones with its offering of optimal multimedia capabilities. The #v30 features many industry innovations – the first F1.6 aperture glass Crystal Clear Lens, the first OLED FullVision display, Cine Video mode for producing movie-quality videos, premium sound with advanced Hi-Fi Quad DAC and sound tuning by B&O PLAY.

“With the introduction of the #v30, #lg has cemented their position as a technology leader in wireless power with the adoption of fast charging based on the extended Qi specification,” said Chris Stephens, general manager of IDT’s Mobile Power and Sensing Division. “We anticipate that the industry will follow LG’s pioneering adoption of the Extended Power Profile specification to increase wireless charging speed.”

The #idt wireless power receiver offers best-in-industry integration, efficiency, and solution area. The device is based on a flexible 32-bit ARM® M0 core architecture that has allowed #lg to optimize wireless charging performance and charging speed.

“We’re again partnering with #idt on the #v30 because their technology is second to none when it comes to fast, convenient wireless charging, which is a key feature for many of our premium phone customers,” said Ha Jeung-uk, vice president and head of #lg Mobile’s premium business division. “The ability to charge wirelessly 30 percent faster than before gives the #v30 a huge advantage over the competition.”