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Overview Presentation
Recognized RF Wireless Power Leader 2
Multifaceted Business Model
Our diversified businessmodel gives confidence to
our customers.
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We offer end products that are already certified or we can license
for sophisticated companies.
RF Power Categories 4
RF Wireless Charging 5
Powering the IoT FCC & ISED Approved Far Field RF Charging 3W (EIRP) Transmitter
Similar to a mobile phone
Charges up to 30 Devices Power is controllable
Schedule via an app
Interoperable with other devicesSpread spectrum, Channel select
Receiver up to 75% efficientHighest efficiency available
RF Wireless Power 6
Wireless Power in Industrial and Commercial Settings
Enables battery-less sensorsPerpetual wireless operationIntegration into:
Waterproof designsHigh temperature settingsDifficult or dangerous to reach industrial settings
FCC & ISED Approved – In use today Far Field (up to 80 ft.) RF Powering
RF Harvesting 7
Products 8
Powerharvester® Chipset
Modules
Transmitters Custom Engineering
Development Tools
RF Wireless Power Overview 9
•From inches to 80 feet depending on application•Power from 500 milliwatts (mW) to microwatts (µW)
Intentionally broadcast Radio Frequency (RF) provides
wireless power over distance
Controllable by Design Power Level Frequency Transmit Antenna Gain Receive Antenna Gain Number of Transmitters Distance Device Duty Cycle System Cost
Wireless Charging Grip for Nintendo Joy-Con Controllers 10
The world’s first gaming product that charges over the air without wires, plugs or charging mats-
These grips automatically charge when within feet of Powercast’s FCC- and ISED-approved PowerSpot® radio frequency (RF) wireless power transmitter, so users never have to dock their controllers, plug into power, or stop playing due to a low battery.
More information
Market Segments 11
Market Segment Value Propositions 12
Industrial – Minimizes Operating Costs Eliminates cost to hard wire or replace batteries – e.g. wireless sensors
Eliminates service downtime caused by depleted batteries Reduces battery handling and disposal
OEMs – Improved Product Design Product differentiation – eliminate wires, cables, connectors
Sealed devices – less expensive enclosures and manufacturing, waterproof
Reliability – improved durability, reduced product failures, eliminate ESD issues
Consumers – Convenience and Usability Placement flexibility – no charging mats
Untethered embedded power – eliminate wires, cables, connectors
Transparent charging – no user action required
Press and Awards 13
Tom’s Guide: This Wireless Switch Joy-Con Charger Gives You 38 Hours of Juice
CNET: All the Cool New Gadgets at CES 2019
Knowtechie: Powercast lives up to its name with wireless charging grips for the Nintendo Switch
Digital Trends: These wireless charging grips will keep your Joy-Con from running out of juice
CNET First Look: Charge your devices wirelessly (for real, this time)
CNET: Best tech of CES 2018
USA Today: Completely wireless charging becomes a reality at CES
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Thank you!Charles Greene
Chief Operating & Technical Officer+1.412.923.4770
620 Alpha DrivePittsburgh, PA 15238
Eric BielPrincipal Engineer+1.412.923.4923
