Why our USB-C 18W charger and not Qi
Paul Fournier
— WEEKLY EDITION · FRIDAY JULY 10 —
Wireless Qi = ±22% variance on H₂ concentration.
The platinum-iridium SPE/PEM cell of ELITE 9K requires 3.7V at 4.2A constant ±2% throughout the entire electrolysis cycle (4 min).
Wireless Qi 10W: variable energy transfer depending on distance/alignment, micro-interruptions at 15-30ms, final current delivered between 2.9V-3.8V. Consequence: ±22% variance in H₂ concentration measured by DPD.
Wired USB-C PD 18W: transfer regulated by PD 3.0 negotiation, stable voltage 3.68V ±1.2%, constant current 4.2A. H₂ concentration variance: ±5% (DPD-compatible).
The USB-C cable supplied with ELITE 9K is tested up to 5,000 insertion cycles. Extra cost: €3.80 per product. We absorb it.
USB-C PD 18W · ±5% H₂ variance · 5,000 Tested cycles
«We choose wired by methodological discipline. Without stable power supply, the DPD doesn't hold.»
Paul Fournier · HYDROGENYX Founder