What makes it unique?
Smart
eCoupled™ technology communicates with the objects it's powering, allowing for feedback on the operation and status of the powered device and allowing for the transfer of data back and forth between the primary power supply and the eCoupled-enabled devices.
Safe
eCoupled technology has been successfully deployed in Alticor's eSpring™ water treatment systems for over six years and has received excellent marks for safety, EMC noise and other international performance standards through six third-party certifiers and/or standards bodies.
It will not erase data or interfere with wireless devices, and since eCoupled technology doesn't use exposed metal connections, it greatly reduces the risk of arcing and shorting. It also decreases the risk of electrocution - providing increased protection for equipment and operators. Additionally, eCoupled technology will shut down if excessive power demands are made, and it is active only when the primary supply and secondary receiving coils are within the required range of one another.
Quiet
eCoupled technology meets EMI/RFI regulations eliminating interference with other electronic devices.
Freedom of Positioning
Traditional inductive coupling has very limited use due to the relative inflexibility of the positioning of the primary and receiving coils in relation to each other. eCoupled technology eliminates the need for precise positioning in multiple dimensions, making it easy to connect with the power and data source.
Supports Multiple Devices
eCoupled technology allows a single primary to supply power to one device or simultaneously to multiple, similar or differing devices. Traditional inductive coupling is restricted to a single device matched to a single primary.
Supports Wireless Data Transfer
Fulton Innovation has integrated low-cost modulation into the eCoupled circuitry, enabling data transfer at rates of up to 1.1 Mbps. eCoupled technology can accommodate a variety of communication needs through differing levels of technology to support individual applications.
Advanced
eCoupled technology has strong IP and prototype portfolios, supporting a growing network of partners. This framework has allowed eCoupled technology to advance beyond any other products or competitive technologies using inductive power principles.
Increases Energy Transfer Efficiency
eCoupled technology has efficiencies near that of plug and socket connections - a device will charge in approximately the same amount of time as it would using a traditional plug-in charger.
eCoupled technology dynamically seeks resonance between the primary and eCoupled-enabled devices at high frequencies to achieve the optimal coupling coefficient under all conditions. Energy transfer efficiency is increased over conventional inductive coupling by as much as 98%.
Eliminates Power Cords and Adaptors
Multiple devices are supported by a single primary, eliminating the need for multiple power supplies and charging devices, allowing for easy, wire-free charging.
Simplifies Design and Extends Product Life
eCoupled technology allows for the elimination of external ports. Instead of plugs and connectors, the primary and eCoupled-enabled device only needs to be placed in close proximity.
Additionally, connectors are a major failure point for electronic devices. Because devices will no longer need connectors or proprietary chargers, they are likely to be more resistant to damage and allow for a longer product life.
Supports AC/DC Input Power
eCoupled technology can operate on either AC power from a wall outlet or DC power from an adapter. For example, the same primary can be plugged into the DC outlet in a car as well as into the AC outlet in a house to power any electrical device.
Flexible Integration
eCoupled technology can power devices and charge batteries through full integration in a device or by means of external adapters that contain the technology.
Patent Protected
eCoupled technology has over 300 patents granted, published or pending worldwide.
Supports a Universal Solution
eCoupled technology can be designed to be a universal power source, charging multiple devices at the same time, including devices that require different charging voltages.
