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Automotive Wireless Charging Modules

To meet consumer expectations, manufacturers expect wireless charging solutions that excel not only at wattage but at alignment precision, thermal control and vehicle integration. Automotive-grade Qi2 and magnetic power profile (MPP) in-vehicle charging systems from Molex meet strict electromagnetic compliance (EMC), thermal and architecture standards, delivering superior performance and next-generation 15W and 25W performance.

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Charging Standard Power Levels Vehicle Integration Architecture Ready
Qi 2.0 (MPP) and Qi 2.2 platforms 15W (production) or 25W (in development), hardware ready for higher power CAN FD and LIN, AutoSar 4.3, NFC optional, EMC optimization 12 and optional 48V support, central power compatible, SDV ready

Features and Benefits

Automotive design engineers face increasing customer expectations for faster wireless charging while meeting alignment sensitivity, thermal and EMI requirements in compact consoles. Innovative Qi2 magnetic architectures introduce new challenges in power delivery, software integration and compliance.

Addressing these challenges requires robust, miniaturized and high-precision solutions. Molex delivers production-proven Qi platforms that optimize magnetic alignment, incorporate advanced EMC filtering and employ efficient thermal management systems. With millions of units delivered globally, Molex wireless charging systems offer an established track record of success in real-world vehicle environments.

Thermal and EMC Optimization

Delivering 25W charging in confined vehicle spaces requires superior thermal efficiency. Molex charging modules integrate high-efficiency DC power supplies, active cooling, shielding techniques and EMC mitigation technologies to meet global automotive standards for 12 and 48V vehicle architectures.

Exploded view of a wireless phone charging module.

Qi2 and Magnetic Alignment Leadership

The transition from extended power profile (EPP) to Qi2 MPP makes alignment precision increasingly important. Molex provides optimized magnetic alignment that improves charging consistency for Qi 2.0 (15W) and Qi 2.2 (25W) architectures.

Vehicle Network and Software Integration

Ensuring seamless integration into modern electrical architectures, Molex wireless charging solutions support CAN FD, LIN, AutoSar 4.3, cybersecurity requirements and centralized power strategies for software-defined vehicles.

Real-World Performance

Reduces performance variability
Optimized magnetic alignment designs improve charging consistency, preventing inconsistent power transfer and leading to a better end-user experience.

Minimizes interference with vehicle systems
Advanced filtering and shielding technologies reduce AM noise and other impacts on vehicle electronics.

Platform Scalability

Supports trim level differentiation
Single- and dual-coil configurations enable upgraded capabilities for premium trim levels, minimizing engineering time and costs when used across different platforms.

Enables digital-key and second-row application flexibility
Charging solutions with and without near-field communication (NFC) readers are available.

Architecture-Level Capabilities

Simplifies vehicle power distribution
Central-power compatibility reduces wiring requirements, saving weight and costs.

Streamlines upgrades
Future-ready hardware architectures are designed to support next-generation Qi revisions and higher-power evolutions, reducing costs and engineering challenges by avoiding extensive console redesigns.

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Applications by Industry

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are wireless charging modules?

Wireless charging modules are power modules within the vehicle that allow a phone or other mobile device to charge electromagnetically across an air gap, typically using a Qi inductive coupling pad.

What wireless charging standards does Molex support?

Molex supports Qi 2.0 (MPP) 15W production platforms and Qi 2.2 25W development architectures. Hardware is also designed for future higher-power evolution.

Does 25W wireless charging require active cooling?

Depending on vehicle environment and packaging constraints, 25W MPP systems may require active thermal management to sustain performance. Contact Molex for more information.