EN IEC 63563-5:2025
(Main)Qi Specification version 2.0 - Part 5: Communications Physical Layer
Qi Specification version 2.0 - Part 5: Communications Physical Layer
IEC 63563-5:2025 defines the low-level (physical layer and the data link layer) formats of data bits, data bytes, and data packets. In addition, it provides requirements and guidelines for load modulation and frequency-shift keying.
Qi Spezifikation Version 2.0 - Teil 5: Kommunikation Physical Layer
Spécification Qi version 2.0 - Partie 5: Couche physique de communications
IEC 63563-5:2025 définit les formats de bas niveau (couche physique et couche de liaison de données) des bits de données, des octets de données et des paquets de données. En outre, elle fournit des exigences et des lignes directrices pour la modulation de charge et la modulation par déplacement de fréquence.
Različica specifikacije Qi 2.0 - 5. del: Fizična raven komunikacije (IEC 63563-5:2025)
General Information
- 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 63563-5:2025 - Qi Specification version 2.0, Part 5: Communications Physical Layer (CLC adoption of IEC 63563-5:2025) defines the low‑level communications between a Qi Power Receiver and Power Transmitter. The standard specifies the physical layer and data‑link formats for data bits, bytes and packets, and provides mandatory requirements and guidelines for load modulation (backscatter) and frequency‑shift keying (FSK) used in wireless power communications. Relevant for Qi 2.0 devices and implementers, it supports reliable command and control over the power signal.
Key Topics and Technical Requirements
- Modulation methods: Defines load modulation (amplitude backscatter) and FSK options for receiver→transmitter communications.
- Detectability requirements: Receiver modulation must create HI and LO Primary Cell states detectable by the transmitter. Example criteria include a current difference of at least 15 mA or a voltage difference of at least 200 mV under proper alignment and load conditions.
- Timing & amplitude bounds: Transition time and timing parameters are constrained (e.g., maximum transition time ≈ 100 µs, clock period reference T ≈ 150 µs; amplitude variation examples: current Δ ≈ 8 mA, voltage Δ ≈ 110 mV).
- Bit encoding: Uses a differential bi‑phase encoding aligned to an internal clock (fCLK = 2 kHz ±4%). A ONE bit is encoded with two transitions (rising + falling edge); a ZERO uses a single transition (rising edge).
- Byte format: An 11‑bit asynchronous serial format - start bit (ZERO), 8 data bits (LSB first), odd parity, and one stop bit (ONE).
- Packet structure: Data packet = preamble (11–25 ONE bits), header, message, checksum. Preamble enables synchronization; a receiver must detect at least 4 preamble bits followed by a start bit to consider reception valid.
- Compliance language: Provisions are mandatory unless marked otherwise; verbal forms (shall/should/may) follow ISO/IEC Directives.
Applications and Who Uses This Standard
- Qi transmitter and receiver device manufacturers (mobile devices, wireless chargers)
- SoC, radio and power‑electronics chipset designers implementing load‑modulation or FSK demodulators
- Test labs and compliance engineers validating Qi 2.0 Communications Physical Layer conformance
- System integrators and OEMs ensuring interoperability across Qi‑certified products
- Standards bodies, regulatory reviewers, and the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) members
Related Standards
- Qi Specification family (Communications Protocol, Power Transmitter/Receiver Reference Designs)
- EN/IEC 63563 series and WPC technical documents for compliance testing and product registration
Keywords: EN IEC 63563-5:2025, Qi Specification 2.0, Communications Physical Layer, load modulation, frequency‑shift keying, wireless power, Power Receiver, Power Transmitter, Qi 2.0 compliance.
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EN IEC 63563-5:2025 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Qi Specification version 2.0 - Part 5: Communications Physical Layer". This standard covers: IEC 63563-5:2025 defines the low-level (physical layer and the data link layer) formats of data bits, data bytes, and data packets. In addition, it provides requirements and guidelines for load modulation and frequency-shift keying.
IEC 63563-5:2025 defines the low-level (physical layer and the data link layer) formats of data bits, data bytes, and data packets. In addition, it provides requirements and guidelines for load modulation and frequency-shift keying.
EN IEC 63563-5:2025 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.
EN IEC 63563-5:2025 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/53/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/607. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Različica specifikacije Qi 2.0 - 5. del: Fizična raven komunikacije (IEC 63563-
5:2025)
Qi Specification version 2.0 - Part 5: Communications physical layer (IEC 63563-5:2025)
Qi Spezifikation Version 2.0 - Teil 5: Kommunikation Physical Layer (IEC 63563-5:2025)
Spécification Qi version 2.0 - Partie 5: Couche physique de communications (IEC 63563-
5:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 63563-5:2025
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 63563-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2025
ICS 29.240.99; 35.240.99
English Version
Qi Specification version 2.0 - Part 5: Communications Physical
Layer
(IEC 63563-5:2025)
Spécification Qi version 2.0 - Partie 5: Couche physique de Qi Spezifikation Version 2.0 - Teil 5: Kommunikation
communications Physical Layer
(IEC 63563-5:2025) (IEC 63563-5:2025)
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Qi Specification version 2.0 –
Part 5: Communications Physical Layer
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QI SPECIFICATION VERSION 2.0 –
Part 5: Communications Physical Layer
FOREWORD
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IEC 635-5 has been prepared by technical area 15: Wireless Power Transfer, of IEC
technical committee 100: Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment. It is an
International Standard.
It is based on Qi Specification version 2.0, Communications Physical Layer and was submitted
as a Fast-Track document.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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CONSORTIUM
Qi Specification
Communications Physical Layer
Version 2.0
April 2023
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RELEASE HISTORY
Specification Version Release Date Description
v2.0 April 2023 Initial release of the v2.0 Qi Specification.
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Table of Contents
1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Structure of the Qi Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6 Power Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Load Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Modulation scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Bit encoding scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Byte encoding scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Data packet structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Frequency-shift keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Modulation scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Bit encoding scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 Byte encoding scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4 Data packet structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5 Response Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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1 General
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is a worldwide organization that aims to develop and
promote global standards for wireless power transfer in various application areas. A first
application area comprises flat-surface devices such as mobile phones and chargers in the
Baseline Power Profile (up to 5 W) and Extended Power Profile (above 5 W).
1.1 Structure of the Qi Specification
General documents
ƒ Introduction
ƒ Glossary, Acronyms, and Symbols
System description documents
ƒ Mechanical, Thermal, and User Interface
ƒ Power Delivery
ƒ Communications Physical Layer
ƒ Communications Protocol
ƒ Foreign Object Detection
ƒ NFC Tag Protection
ƒ Authentication Protocol
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1.2 Scope
The CommunicationsPhysicalLayer (this document) defines the low-level (physical layer and the
data link layer) formats of data bits, data bytes, and data packets. In addition, it provides
requirements and guidelines for load modulation and frequency-shift keying.
1.3 Compliance
All provisions in the QiSpecification are mandatory, unless specifically indicated as recommended,
optional, note, example, or informative. Verbal expression of provisions in this Specification follow
the rules provided in ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
Table 1: Verbal forms for expressions of provisions
Provision Verbal form
requirement “shall” or “shall not”
recommendation “should” or “should not”
permission “may” or “may not”
capability “can” or “cannot”
1.4 References
For undated references, the most recently published document applies. The most recent WPC
publications can be downloaded from http://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com.
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1.5 Conventions
1.5.1 Notation of numbers
ƒ Real numbers use the digits 0 to 9, a decimal point, and optionally an exponential part.
ƒ Integer numbers in decimal notation use the digits 0 to 9.
ƒ Integer numbers in hexadecimal notation use the hexadecimal digits 0 to 9 and A to F, and are
prefixed by "0x" unless explicitly indicated otherwise.
ƒ Single bit values use the words ZERO and ONE.
1.5.2 Tolerances
Unless indicated otherwise, all numeric values in the QiSpecification are exactly as specified and do
not have any implied tolerance.
1.5.3 Fields in a data packet
A numeric value stored in a field of a data packet uses a big-endian format. Bits that are more
significant are stored at a lower byte offset than bits that are less significant. Table 2 and Figure 1
provide examples of the interpretation of such fields.
Table 2: Example of fields in a data packet
b b b b b b b b
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(msb)
B
16-bit Numeric Data Field
B
(lsb)
B Other Field (msb)
B 10-bit Numeric Data Field (lsb) Field
Figure 1. Examples of fields in a data packet
16-bit Numeric Data Field
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
B B
0 1
10-bit Numeric Data Field
b b b b b b b b b b
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
B B
2 3
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1.5.4 Notation of text strings
Text strings consist of a sequence of printable ASCII characters (i.e. in the range of 0x20 to 0x7E)
enclosed in double quotes ("). Text strings are stored in fields of data structures with the first
character of the string at the lowest byte offset, and are padded with ASCII NUL (0x00) characters
to the end of the field where necessary.
EXAMPLE: The text string “WPC” is stored in a six-byte fields as the sequence of characters 'W', 'P', 'C', NUL,
NUL, and NUL. The text string “M:4D3A” is stored in a six-byte field as the sequence 'M', ':', '4', 'D',
'3', and 'A'.
1.5.5 Short-hand notation for data packets
In many instances, the QiSpecification refers to a data packet using the following shorthand
notation:
/
In this notation, refers to the data packet's mnemonic defined in the QiSpecification,
CommunicationsProtocol, and refers to a particular value in a field of the data packet.
The definitions of the data packets in the QiSpecification,CommunicationsProtocol, list the
meanings of the modifiers.
For example, EPT/cc refers to an End Power Transfer data packet having its End Power Transfer
code field set to 0x01.
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1.6 Power Profiles
A Power Profile determines the level of compatibility between a Power Transmitter and a Power
Receiver. Table 3 defines the available Power Profiles.
ƒ BPPPTx: A Baseline Power Profile Power Transmitter.
ƒ EPP5PTx: An Extended Power Profile Power Transmitter having a restricted power transfer
()pot
capability, i.e. P = 5 W.
L
ƒ EPPPTx: An Extended Power Profile Power Transmitter.
ƒ BPPPRx: A Baseline Power Profile Power Receiver.
ƒ EPPPRx: An Extended Power Profile Power Receiver.
Table 3: Capabilities included in a Power Profile
Feature BPP PTx EPP5 PTx EPP PTx BPP PRx EPP PRx
Ax or Bx design Yes Yes No N/A N/A
MP-Ax or MP-Bx design No No Yes N/A N/A
Baseline Protocol Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Extended Protocol No Yes Yes No Yes
Authentication N/A Optional Yes N/A Optional
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2 Load Modulation
This section defines both the physical layer and the data link layer of the Power Receiver to Power
Transmitter communications interface.
The Power Receiver communicates to the Power Transmitter using backscatter modulation. For
this purpose, the Power Receiver modulates the amount of power that
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