Qi Compliance Testing

Because smart phones and mobile devices need more power, people these days frequently need to recharge outdoors. This trend has prompted the telecommunications industries to invest in developing wireless charging.

TÜV Rheinland is the world’s first certification body to receive the WPC’s (Wireless Power Consortium) recognition to test Qi (pronounced “chee”) compliance of manufacturer’s electronic products in its labs.

Qi is the global standard for wireless charging, which allows Qi-compatible devices to be charged just by placing them on any Qi-charging surface – without connecting cords or wires. Qi offers simplicity, convenience, and flexibility by ensuring wireless charging interoperability between any Qi-certified charger and mobile device, regardless of manufacturer or brand.

Qi products are available worldwide (e.g. United States, Japan, Europe, and Greater China, etc.). With TÜV Rheinland as your partner for Qi certification you ensure safe and convenient charging devices and standards for smart phones and mobile devices, giving you an edge over the competition.

With TÜV Rheinland as your partner for Qi certification, you:

• Ensure the compatibility and interoperability of your electronic products, meaning consumers do not need to worry about whether they have the right adaptors or chargers from different brands.
• Initiate short lead times
• Can get to market quicker than the competition
• Profit from TÜV Rheinland’s exclusive, one-stop service
• Benefit from opportunities for debugging before going to market

TÜV Rheinland now offers Qi compliance testing and all necessary regulatory testing reports. The road to certifying you Qi-compliant device takes the following steps:

• Membership of the WPC (Wireless Power Consortium)
• Submission of documents and application for certification
• Submission of product for compliance testing, according to part 3 of Volume 1 of system description wireless power transfer regulations
• Test report issued by TÜV Rheinland

TÜV Rheinland tests all wireless power, low-power Qi-compatible devices (maximum of 5 W) for Qi-certification. Qi-based charging devices can be used in combination with the following products and product groups:

• Mobile phones/smart phones
• Cameras
• Remote controls
• Portable charging stations, such as those used on car dashboards, in coffee shops, or in offices