Embedded Executive Podcast Embedded Executive: Wireless Charging Just Got Faster | WPC
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Jan 14, 2026 
Paul Golden, Marketing Director at the Wireless Power Consortium, explains WPC standards in a nutshell. He covers Qi, Qi2 and Ki and why certification matters. Listen about faster charging moving from 15W to 25W and plans for 50W. Hear about wireless power for kitchens, automotive adoption and how the industry ensures interoperability and safety.
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WPC Is The Qi Standard Authority
- The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is a nonprofit standards body that created the Qi wireless charging standard in 2010.
- WPC manages, certifies, and ensures interoperability for its member-developed products across 330+ companies.
Magnetic Attachment Improves Efficiency
- Qi2 (launched 2023) added magnetic attachment inspired by MagSafe to improve alignment and efficiency.
- That magnetic attachment raised charging power to 15 W, reducing missed charges from misalignment.
Qi2 Power Boosted To 25W
- In July 2025 WPC increased Qi2's wireless charging capability from 15 W to 25 W.
- The upgrade aims to make wireless charging noticeably faster across compliant devices.