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IDT Wireless Power Chips Used for State-of-the-Art 'Cube' Remote Control
[December 16, 2014]

IDT Wireless Power Chips Used for State-of-the-Art 'Cube' Remote Control


Integrated Device Technology (News - Alert), Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ:IDTI) announced today that its wireless power chips are enabling wireless charging in 4MOD Technology's innovative new "Cube" remote control. The French company chose IDT's magnetic induction transmitter and receiver solutions to develop its wireless charging system, compliant with the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) 1.1 Qi specification.

The Cube is a revolutionary remote that allows users to control all functions of their entertainment center-TV, video, music and radio-with a few simple gestures. The sleek black box is charged wirelessly by placing it atop its base.

The Cube deploys the IDT P9038 single-chip WPC 1.1 5V wireless power transmitter in the base unit and the IDT P9025B single-chip ultra-compact wireless power receiver in the remote control.

"Wireless charging is an important part of the Cube user experience, and we wanted to make sure we got it right," said Laurent Stephan, CEO and founder of 4MOD Technology. "IDT's success in developing wireless power products for a broad range of applications made choosing a vendor an easy decision."

"The global wireless charging market has been forecast to reach $13.78 billion by 2020 as the technology oves from its infancy to becoming a standard feature in a broad array of electronic devices," said Arman Naghavi, vice president and general manager, IDT's Analog and Power Division. "IDT's award-winning wireless charging semiconductors have already been designed into a wide range of applications from smart phones to wearables to furniture, and now, a futuristic remote control. Our continuing work with innovative companies will bring this budding capability into many new applications."



4MOD will demonstrate the Cube at the Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 6-9, 2015, in Las Vegas. IDT will showcase its award-winning wireless power products during meetings at the conference. Companies interested in learning more about IDT's portfolio of wireless power devices should email [email protected].

For more information about IDT's wireless power solutions, visit http://www.idt.com/go/wirelesspower.


About IDT Wireless Power

IDT is a leader in wireless power transmitter and receiver solutions for wireless charger applications, addressing all major standards and technologies with an extensive portfolio of standards-certified products. IDT has proven expertise in both magnetic induction and magnetic resonance technologies, and actively participates in the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), Power Matters Alliance (PMA), and Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) as a board member. IDT has introduced a number of innovative and award-winning products, including the first true single-chip transmitter, the highest-output-power single chip receiver, and the first dual-mode receiver IC compatible with both WPC and PMA standards. Prominent industry players have recognized this leadership and partnered with IDT as their silicon vendor for next-generation wireless power solutions.

About IDT

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. develops system-level solutions that optimize its customers' applications. IDT uses its market leadership in timing, serial switching and interfaces, and adds analog and system expertise to provide complete application-optimized, mixed-signal solutions for the communications, computing and consumer segments. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., IDT has design, manufacturing, sales facilities and distribution partners throughout the world. IDT stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market® under the symbol "IDTI." Additional information about IDT is accessible at www.IDT.com. Follow IDT on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.

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