If you have a modern smart phone you may have noticed that it comes with built in wireless charging capability called 'Qi charging.' Qi is a trademark name for a thin and smart inductive charging system.
If you have a modern smart phone you may have noticed that it comes with built in wireless charging capability called 'Qi charging.' Qi is a trademark name for a thin and smart inductive charging system.
MicroUSB receiver power output. Adafruit states these Qi receivers only provide power on the USB +5V and Ground pins.
MicroUSB receiver ground output. Adafruit states these Qi receivers only provide power on the USB +5V and Ground pins.
USB data lines are not provided for charging signalling on this receiver. Adafruit notes some phones need special voltages on data lines and will not charge.
| Pin | Position | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB +5V | power | MicroUSB receiver power output. Adafruit states these Qi receivers only provide power on the USB +5V and Ground pins. | +5V USB power output | |
| USB GND | ground | MicroUSB receiver ground output. Adafruit states these Qi receivers only provide power on the USB +5V and Ground pins. | 0V ground return | |
| USB data lines | not connected | USB data lines are not provided for charging signalling on this receiver. Adafruit notes some phones need special voltages on data lines and will not charge. |
+5V USB power output · 0V ground return
Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.
Module pins: USB +5V, USB GND. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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