SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated
Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI)
announced that Samsonite has selected IDT as exclusive IC provider
for its first generation of products featuring wireless charging. A
global leader in travel bags, luggage and accessories, Samsonite
selected IDT's P9038 wireless power transmitter to enable wireless
charging in two new business collections, EnerQI and Lady Tech.
Samsonite plans to introduce the products in Europe in the
first quarter of 2017, followed by global availability.
The IDT chips will be integrated into power banks built into the
Samsonite products. The P9038 is a Qi-compliant wireless power
transmitter IC available in a compact package.
"When you're on the move, whether for business or leisure,
staying connected is essential, so access to power is crucial,"
said Gianpaolo Sala, general manager
of Samsonite's Business and Accessories Division Europe. "That's
why Samsonite teamed with IDT to provide this technology in our
bags and luggage."
"Samsonite has built its reputation on delivering quality," Sala
added, "so when we decided to pursue wireless power capabilities,
IDT was the natural choice as exclusive supplier. IDT has a proven
track record of success with wireless power, and we are excited to
offer this practical feature in these new products."
"Wireless power is rapidly expanding into a broad range of
markets beyond smartphones and their accessories," said
Chris Stephens, general manager of
IDT's Wireless Power Division. "While smartphones represented the
first wave of adoption, IDT wireless power chips currently are
embedded in wearables, furniture, remote control devices, and now
Samsonite business bags. There is real evidence that wireless
power has crossed the chasm of early adoption into a mass market of
applications supporting the smartphone infrastructure."
IDT's magnetic induction devices have been deployed in more than
100 million products. IDT has also introduced wireless power
reference kits, providing an easy path for engineers without
wireless power expertise to integrate the capabilities into
designs.
About IDT Wireless Power
IDT is a leader in wireless power transmitter and receiver
solutions for wireless charger applications, addressing all major
standards and technologies with an extensive portfolio of
standards-certified products. IDT has proven expertise in both
magnetic induction and magnetic resonance technologies, and
actively participates in the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and
AirFuel Alliance as a board member. IDT has introduced a
number of innovative and award-winning products, including the
first true single-chip transmitter, the highest-output-power single
chip receiver, and the first dual-mode receiver IC compatible with
both WPC and PMA (now AirFuel Alliance) standards. Prominent
industry players have recognized this leadership and partnered with
IDT as their silicon vendor for next-generation wireless power
solutions.
About IDT
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. develops system-level
solutions that optimize its customers' applications. IDT's
market-leading products in RF, timing, wireless power
transfer, serial switching, interfaces, automotive ASICs, battery
management ICs, sensor signal conditioner ICs and environmental
sensors are among the company's broad array of complete
mixed-signal solutions for the communications, computing, consumer,
automotive and industrial segments. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., IDT has design,
manufacturing, sales facilities and distribution partners
throughout the world. IDT stock is traded on
the NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market® under the symbol
"IDTI." Additional information about IDT can be found
at www.IDT.com.
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About Samsonite
Founded in 1910, Samsonite is the world's leading luggage brand
with an extensive legacy in trendsetting travel solutions. Renowned
for breakthrough research, development and its commitment to
innovation, Samsonite has since its inception excelled in a number
of industry firsts, including the exclusive use of the
revolutionary Curv® material in the luggage arena. Samsonite offers
an extensive range of travel, business, kids, casual and personal
accessory products to help travellers journey further, with ever
lighter and stronger products. www.samsonite.com
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wholly-owned subsidiaries around the world. All other brands,
product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered
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respective owners.
IDT Press Contact:
Dean Solov
Public Relations Manager
Phone: (408) 284-2608
E-mail: dean.solov@idt.com
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