Qi Specification version 2.0 - Part 1: Introduction

IEC 63563-1:2025 introduces the Qi Specification, which applies to flat surface devices such as mobile phones and tablets that use up to 15 W of power

Qi Spezifikation Version 2.0 - Teil 1: Einführung

Spécification Qi version 2.0 - Partie 1: Introduction

IEC 63563-1:2025 présente la spécification Qi, qui s'applique aux appareils à surface plane tels que les téléphones mobiles et les tablettes qui utilisent jusqu'à 15 W d'énergie. Le WPC étudie activement de nouvelles applications pour le transfert d'énergie sans fil, comme une solution de cuisine sans fil qui utilise des émetteurs de puissance installés sous les comptoirs et les tables qui permettent à une variété d'appareils de cuisine et d'ustensiles de cuisine intelligents de fonctionner sans cordon d'alimentation.

Različica specifikacije Qi 2.0 - 1. del: Uvod (IEC 63563-1:2025)

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Status
Published
Publication Date
27-Mar-2025
Current Stage
6060 - Document made available - Publishing
Start Date
28-Mar-2025
Completion Date
28-Mar-2025

Overview

EN IEC 63563-1:2025 - Qi Specification version 2.0, Part 1: Introduction is the introductory part of the Qi wireless power standard adopted by CLC. It defines the scope and fundamentals of Qi wireless power transfer for flat-surface devices (mobile phones, tablets and similar products) using up to 15 W of delivered power (fast-charge / Extended Power Profile). The document is an adoption of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi Specification v2.0 and provides background, system architecture, and guidance on interoperability, safety-related features and product certification.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope and applicability: Applies to Power Transmitter (PTx) and Power Receiver (PRx) systems for flat-surface wireless chargers and receivers up to 15 W; architectural limit discussed near 30 W.
  • Basic operating principle: Uses magnetic induction to transfer power between coils in the charger and device.
  • Power profiles:
    • Baseline Power Profile - typically ≤ 5 W (unidirectional communication).
    • Extended Power Profile - up to 15 W (bidirectional communication).
  • Operating frequency: Typical operating range cited (~87–205 kHz).
  • Communication protocol: Negotiation between PRx and PTx to request and deliver appropriate power; Extended Protocol enables richer bidirectional control.
  • Foreign Object Detection (FOD) and safety features: Enhanced detection/handling enabled by extended communication.
  • Charging geometry and coupling: Charging area, coil coupling requirements and alignment considerations that affect delivered power and interoperability.
  • Product certification and registration: Process for WPC certification, use of the Qi logo and public database of certified products.
  • Standards development context: Document circulated as IEC 63563-1 draft; committees of interest include TC 106 and TC 108, with functions related to EMC, environment, QA and safety.

Practical applications

  • Wireless charging for smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, power banks, audio devices and small consumer electronics.
  • Embedded transmitters integrated into furniture, cars, lamps, appliances and public charging installations.
  • Use cases include home/office desktop chargers, charging stands, portable power banks and integrated vehicle/embedded charging systems.

Who uses this standard

  • Product designers and electrical/mechanical engineers developing wireless chargers and receiver-enabled devices.
  • Firmware and communications engineers implementing Qi communication and power negotiation protocols.
  • Test laboratories and certification bodies performing interoperability and safety testing per WPC/IEC guidance.
  • OEMs and integrators embedding wireless power into furniture, autos and appliances.
  • Regulatory and compliance teams ensuring EMC, safety and environmental requirements are met.

Related information

  • Qi Specification v2.0 (WPC) - source of technical content for this part.
  • IEC working area: wireless power transfer (IEC TA 15) and related committees (TC 106, TC 108).
  • Keywords for search: Qi Specification, wireless charging, wireless power transfer, Qi v2.0, magnetic induction, foreign object detection, wireless charger, power transmitter, power receiver, 15 W.

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EN IEC 63563-1:2025 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Qi Specification version 2.0 - Part 1: Introduction". This standard covers: IEC 63563-1:2025 introduces the Qi Specification, which applies to flat surface devices such as mobile phones and tablets that use up to 15 W of power

IEC 63563-1:2025 introduces the Qi Specification, which applies to flat surface devices such as mobile phones and tablets that use up to 15 W of power

EN IEC 63563-1:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.240.99 - Other equipment related to power transmission and distribution networks; 35.240.99 - IT applications in other fields. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Različica specifikacije Qi 2.0 - 1. del: Uvod (IEC 63563-1:2025)
Qi Specification version 2.0 - Part 1: Introduction (IEC 63563-1:2025)
Qi Spezifikation Version 2.0 - Teil 1: Einführung (IEC 63563-1:2025)
Spécification Qi version 2.0 - Partie 1: Introduction (IEC 63563-1:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 63563-1:2025
ICS:
29.240.99 Druga oprema v zvezi z Other equipment related to
omrežji za prenos in power transmission and
distribucijo električne energije distribution networks
33.160.99 Druga avdio, video in Other audio, video and
avdiovizuelna oprema audiovisual equipment
35.200 Vmesniška in povezovalna Interface and interconnection
oprema equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 63563-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2025
ICS 29.240.99; 35.240.99
English Version
Qi Specification version 2.0 - Part 1: Introduction
(IEC 63563-1:2025)
Spécification Qi version 2.0 - Partie 1: Introduction Qi Spezifikation Version 2.0 - Teil 1: Einführung
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Area 15 "Wireless Power Transfer" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
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Edition 1.0 2025-02
INTERNATIONAL
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Qi Specification version 2.0 –

Part 1: Introduction
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QI SPECIFICATION VERSION 2.0 –
Part 1: Introduction
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WIRELESS POWER
CONSORTIUM
Qi Specification
Introduction
Version 2.0
April 2023
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DISCLAIMER
Theinformationcontainedhereinisbelievedtobeaccurateasofthedateofpublication,
butisprovided“asis”andmaycontainerrors.TheWirelessPowerConsortiummakesno
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warrantyoftitle,ownership,merchantability,orfitnessforaparticularuseorpurpose.
NeithertheWirelessPowerConsortium,noranymemberoftheWirelessPower
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orconsequential,fromuseoforrelianceontheaccuracyofthisdocument.For any further
explanation of the contents of this document, or in case of any perceived inconsistency or ambiguity
of interpretation, contact: info@wirelesspowerconsortium.com.
RELEASE HISTORY
Specification Version Release Date Description
2.0 April 2023 Initial release of the v2.0 Qi Specification.

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Table of Contents
1  About the Wireless Power Consortium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2  What is the Qi wireless power transfer system? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3  How Qi wireless power transfer works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Basic concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Examples of Qi wireless products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4  Qi wireless power transfer features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1 Power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Operating frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3 Charging area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4 Coupling requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.5 Communication protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.6 Foreign object handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5  Structure of the Qi Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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1 About the Wireless Power Consortium
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is a worldwide organization that develops and promotes
the global interface standard for wireless power transfer called Qi . Interface standards ensure the
interoperability of devices that conform to that standard. Supported by more than 600 companies
and with thousands of certified products, Qi has become the international wireless-charging
standard for hand-held consumer electronics.
This document introduces the QiSpecification, which applies to flat surface devices such as mobile
phones and tablets that use up to 15 W of power.
The WPC actively investigates new applications for wireless power transfer, such as a cordless
kitchen solution that uses Power Transmitters installed underneath countertops and tables that
enable a variety of kitchen appliances and smart cookware to operate without power cords.
Qi (Ề ; qì) is pronounced “chee,” and is the Chinese word for energy flow or life force.
Version 1.2 of the QiSpecification introduced fast charging, which covers transmitter and
receiver products that use up to 15 W of power. However, the architectural limit of the extended
power profile is about 30 W, which will accommodate a growing family of Qi product designs.

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2 What is the Qi wireless power transfer system?
The powering of hand-held devices is continuing to evolve. Originally, electrical devices had to be
plugged directly into outlets, and the range of operation was limited by the length of the power
cord. Next came disposable batteries that severed the power cord’s range restriction.
Figure 1. Corded appliance (c. 1950) to battery-powered consumer electronics (c. 1955)
In recent years, rechargeable batteries have all but replaced disposable batteries, eliminating the
need to purchase, store, and throw large quantities of these batteries into landfills. But for
frequently-used devices—smartphones in particular—recharging became a daily ritual of plugging
and unplugging charging cables.
A new era of convenience emerged in 2011 when the first Qi wireless smartphone case was
introduced, followed shortly thereafter by smartphones with built-in Qi wireless support. Qi
wireless devices need only to be set down on a Qi wireless charger for recharging to occur. The
device remains unplugged and ready to be picked up and used at any moment. With the
deployment of Qi chargers in cars, enterprises, and public locations, it becomes possible to no
longer worry about running out of charge or carrying charger cables.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the evolution of corded power to wirelessly-charged portable devices.

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Figure 2. Plug-in rechargeable mobile phones (c. 1999) to wirelessly-charged smartphones (since
2012)
The adoption of the Qi standard has grown significantly since the first products were introduced. In
a 2014 consumer survey conducted by IHS Inc., 36% of consumers in China, the UK, and the U.S.
said they had heard of wireless charging. One year later that number doubled, reaching 76%
consumer awareness. In 2015 more than 150 million Qi systems have been shipped, over 83% of
smartphone users wanted wireless charging, and over 80 ph
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