Maximum Wireless Charging Distance: Breaking Down the Facts
Advanced solutions like the InvisQi wireless charger demonstrate current maximum charging capabilities through various materials.
Technical Limits
Maximum Ranges
- Absolute maximum: 30mm (1.18 inches)
- MagSafe optimal: 18-20mm (0.7-0.8 inches)
- Minimum effective: 18mm (0.7 inches)
- Power efficiency correlation
Material-Specific Performance
Distance by Material
- Wood: 98% efficiency at 30mm
- Glass: 95% efficiency at 30mm
- Stone: 85-90% efficiency at 30mm
- Composites: 90-95% efficiency at 30mm
Power Output vs Distance
Efficiency Rates
- 18-20mm: 90-100% power
- 21-25mm: 80-90% power
- 26-30mm: 70-80% power
- >30mm: Significant loss
Commercial Applications
Business implementation requirements:
Distance Factors
- Surface verification
- Power distribution
- Installation precision
- Performance monitoring
Optimal Performance
Key Considerations
- Material density impact
- Temperature effects
- Environmental factors
- Device compatibility
Future Technology
Development Areas
- Extended range potential
- Efficiency improvements
- Power delivery advances
- Standards evolution
Conclusion
Current technology enables reliable charging through 30mm of material, with optimal performance at 18-20mm for MagSafe compatibility.
