Energous Gets FCC Approval for Fast-Charging Near-Field Wireless Transmitter

Energous received FCC certification for a gallium-nitride-based near-field wireless charging transmitter for fast-charging earbuds, smartwatches, headsets and smart glasses, it said Tuesday. The WattUp NF330 transmitter underwent “rigorous testing” by Underwriters Laboratory and was determined to be compliant with regulatory requirements for RF, RF safety and electromagnetic compatibility, the company said. The transmitter delivers five times more charging power and nearly doubles system efficiency compared with Energous’ CMOS-based transmitter, said CEO Stephen Rizzone.