Spark Connected has been recognized by CIOReview Magazine as the recipient of “Top 10 Wireless Technology Solution Companies - 2019,” based on our proprietary methodology, reflecting its position in the industry. This profile has been developed by the CIOReview research and editorial team based on insights from an interview with Ken Moore, CEO.

Spark Connected
Bespoke Wireless Power Systems

Ken Moore, CEO

Today and tomorrow, what a business solves is more important than what it sells. It’s easy to focus on building innovative solutions, but innovation doesn’t always mean to solve customer challenges. This is why talking to prospects and target market users are the key to shaping up the picture. Like how Ken Moore, CEO at Spark Connected says, “To deliver the right solution with the best innovation, it’s essential to validate what the market needs, and there is no better way to identify these needs than interacting with customers.” Moore’s statement also reflects the modus operandi of his company—Spark Connected—a pioneer in multiple advanced and safe wireless power technologies that benefit a wide variety of applications.

Spark’s processes are based on the fact that customer interaction is the key to providing the right solution to any problem. The company’s team of domain experts identifies the market opportunities and customer requirements through in-depth market research and customer interaction, and then crafts innovative wireless charging solutions for the application. Moore’s passion for innovation and his decades of experience as a technology and business executive at companies such as Texas Instruments are the driving factors for Spark’s successful delivery of disruptive wireless charging solutions that sharply focus on customer satisfaction.

Most wireless charging solutions available in the market are in the 5-10 W range, and this stretch fairly neglects the applications and products requiring higher power levels. As Moore states it, a wireless phone charger can never charge a drone or a robotic vacuum cleaner. Not only is the function of a phone charger inappropriate for the user experience but it might take a day or more to charge the battery. With an array of tailored wireless charging solutions, Spark is serving such market requirements that are underserved by other solution providers. “Mobile chargers are one foundational concept of our wireless power transmission solutions. We take a base technology and transform it to deliver higher levels of power, often across longer distances, with technology and components that are available today, by using new architectures, machine learning and advanced control methods,” explains Moore.

With a team that has over two decades of combined wireless power experience, Spark has been delivering a variety of connected home and multi-device charging solutions.

We transform standard wireless power solutions to transfer higher levels of power across longer distances using technology and components that are available today, but with a different architecture or software control algorithm

Drawing a complete picture of the company’s value proposition, Moore recalls an instance when Spark Connected assisted a client that wanted to transmit power from somewhere inside a building to a powered unit mounted outside. However, after working with the client, Spark’s team realized that their existing technology was not able to transmit power through a window that had a completely different composition than what the technology was designed for. The team then analyzed the window’s properties and researched a solution to transmit power wirelessly through the window. Spark’s team re-engineered their existing wireless charging solution by changing the basic architecture and the delivery method to meet the requirements of the client. “We delivered the solutions within a limited time, and it enabled us to stretch our technology and expertise into a new area of business—wireless power transmission across an infrastructure boundary,” adds Moore.

Today, Spark’s wireless charging solutions are key players in benefiting a wide variety of applications in the industrial, automotive, robotics, medical, telecom and consumer markets. The company is currently developing wireless charging solutions for low power technologies, such as IoT and connected devices, smartphone charging in hospitality and enterprise office environments, and delivering power to 5G fixed wireless access solutions. Next, the team will embark on a journey to devise wireless power transfer solutions that support 200Watts through multiple kilowatts for applications like kitchen appliances or electric vehicle charging.

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In Another Industry First, Spark Connected Launches New Wireless Power Solution for 5G Networks at MWC 2019

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

BARCELONA, Spain- Spark Connected, a leading technology developer of advanced and innovative wireless power system solutions, today announced a proprietary 30-Watt wireless power solution, named The Gorgon specifically engineered for Telecom Infrastructure and Security applications.

The Gorgon wireless power solution consists of both a transmitter and companion receiver and is currently in field trials for 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). The solution integrates into in-building mmWave 5G products and eliminates the need to wire external antenna or FWA links, reducing overall deployment costs for network operators and makes installation simply convenient.

According to Ruwanga Dassanayake, Chief Operating Officer at Spark Connected, “Our state-of-the-art Gorgon platform is a significant step forward in making wireless power a commercial reality in 5G networks and unlocking value for mobile users in Fixed Wireless Access for commercial and residential CPE.”

Spark Connected has combined TDK’s leading-edge magnetic coils in The Gorgon wireless power solution.

“We are excited to be partnering with Spark Connected to enable innovative mid power wireless charging solutions for the telecom infrastructure and other similar emerging wireless power markets. TDK’s magnetic materials and process capabilities are key to our coil designs and are well matched to The Gorgon solution,” said Chris Burket, TDK’s Sr. Manager, WPT Products.

Key Features of the Spark Connected Gorgon Wireless Power Solution:

• Complete 30-Watt proprietary wireless power system

• Unaffected by Low-E coating on windows and glass partitions

• Superior performance at a distance with very high DC-DC efficiency

500 W wireless charging module targets power intensive industrial applications

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Spark Connected, a developer of advanced, safe and innovative wireless power technology, and Infineon Technologies have released a 500 W wireless charging solution named Yeti.

The ready-to-integrate wireless charging module is intended for the powering and charging of industrial machinery, autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, light electric vehicles, e-Mobility and other power-intensive applications.

The Yeti 500W industrial wireless charging module features high power capability, delivering up to 500 W of power for efficient and fast charging. It also boasts the industry’s highest efficiency of over 95 percent. This not only reduces power losses, but also facilitates thermal management, improving overall performance and durability.

The Yeti 500W also offers an exceptional misalignment tolerance of over 40 mm in all directions. As a result, reliable charging is ensured even if the orientation is not perfectly accurate. In addition, the module is widely compatible and can charge all common battery types and voltages.

As a result of this versatility, it’s suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, offering convenience and adaptability.

The Yeti 500W incorporates advanced features to ensure robust and safe operation. These include over-voltage and over-current protection to protect both the charger and connected equipment from potential damage or hazards. Furthermore, the Yeti 500W is designed for easy integration into existing industrial systems, enabling fast time-to-market for companies looking to expand their charging infrastructure without significant disruption.

“We are excited to partner with Spark Connected and provide differentiated Bluetooth Low Energy microcontrollers and highly-efficient power devices for their latest Yeti 500W industrial wireless charging module,” said Tony Antonacci, Senior Director Applications Marketing at Infineon Technologies. “The Yeti represents a step forward in charging power and integration, enabling industries to improve their operations and move towards an energy-efficient wire-free future.”

“Combining Spark’s disruptive wireless power technology with Infineon’s broad semiconductor portfolio, we are empowering industries to embrace the full potential of wireless charging, enabling truly autonomous systems and revolutionising the way they operate,” said Ruwanga Dassanayake, COO of Spark Connected. “This production-grade module provides unparalleled efficiency and convenience, which we believe will usher in a new era of innovation and productivity to our customers.”

The Yeti 500W integrates Infineon’s dual-core PSoC 63 Bluetooth Low Energy MCU for intelligent control, and the company’s CoolGaN products for improved efficiency and reduced EMI. By eliminating the need for physical connectors and cables, this wireless charging system enables seamless and flexible charging, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and safety in industrial settings.

Top 10 Wireless Technology Solution Companies - 2019

Company
Spark Connected

Management
Ken Moore, CEO

Description
A company specializing in multiple advanced and safe wireless power technologies that benefit a wide variety of applications

Spark Connected Bespoke Wireless Power Systems