Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surface Resource Library

Formica Group integrates coils required for wireless charging into the Intentek™ Surface with a patented method that creates an uninterrupted surface with all the features and benefits of Formica^® Brand Laminate.  Formica Group has partnered with a world-class supplier of wireless charging electronics, Convenient Power, for the electronic components. The electronic components are replaceable in the event repairs are required.

Wireless charging pads add clutter to surfaces and charging pucks require unsightly holes. With both of these options, cleaning, maintenance and durability can be an issue. Similarly, undermount systems can weaken charging performance, resulting in a poor user experience.

Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surface features integrated phone charging technology within the decorative laminate for a beautiful, seamless, clutter-free design and superior user experience. It is easy to clean and maintain and comes in the full range of Formica^® Brand Laminate designs.

Qi (pronounced “chee”) is the predominant standard for wireless charging used most commonly by the large device manufacturers. Qi Certified products have passed rigorous, independent laboratory tests for safety, interoperability, energy efficiency and quality. To be Qi certified, they must work with all Qi wireless products around the world regardless of brand or manufacturer.

Because Intentek™ is Qi Certified, it interoperates with all current and future Qi Certified devices around the world regardless of brand or manufacturer. To obtain certification, a Qi device must interoperate on all present Qi devices. In addition, it is required to be backwards compatible to past versions of Qi devices. 

These include:

• Apple iPhone: 8, 8 Plus, X, Xs, Xs Max, Xr, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
• BlackBerry: Passport, PRIV, Z30
• Google Pixel: 3 XL, Pixel 3
• Google Nexus: 4, 5, 6
• HP: Elite X3
• HTC: Droid DNA, Windows 8x
• Huawei: P30 Pro, Mate 20 Pro, Mate RS Porsche Design, Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro
• LG: G2, G3, G6, G6 Plus, G7, G7 ThinQ, Lucid 2, Lucid 3, Optimus F5, Optimus G Pro, Optimus It L-05E, Spectrum 2, Vu 2, Vu 3, V30, V30 Plus, V40 ThinQ
• Microsoft Lumia: 950, 950 XL, 950 Dual Sim, 950 XL Dual Sim
• Motorola: Droid Maxx, Droid Mini, Droid Turbo, Droid Turbo 2, Moto Maxx, Moto X Force
• Nokia: 9 PureView, 8 Sirocco, Lumia 1520, Lumia 735, Lumia 830, Lumia 920, Lumia 928, Lumia 929 (Icon), Lumia 930
• Panasonic Eluga: P P-03E, V P-06D, X P-02E, X1, X1 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy:  S6, S6 Active, S6 Edge, S6 Edge Plus, S7, S7 Active, S7 Edge, S8, S8 Active, S8 Plus, S9, S9 Plus, S10, S10e, S10 Plus, Fold, Note 8, Note 9, Note 10, Note 10 Plus, Leader 8, W2016
• Sharp:  Aquos EX SH-04E, Aquos SH-13C, Aquos SH-07D, Aquos Slider SH-02D, Aquos Zeta SH-06E, Aquos Zeta SH-09D, Sharp Q-Pot SH-04D, Sharp SH-05D
• Sony Xperia:  Z3V, Z4V, XZ2, XZ2 Premium, XZ3
• Others found here:  found at www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com

Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surfaces meet Qi wireless charging standards for safe, reliable wireless power transfer and device protection. With its Qi Certification, the Intentek™ System has passed rigorous, independent laboratory tests for safety, interoperability, energy efficiency and quality.

No. The Intentek™ Technology includes Foreign Object Detection (FOD), a safety mechanism which automatically interrupts power delivery if there is interference caused by metal foreign objects such as coins, credit cards, etc.

There are 3 design options in 4 colors that can been seen here. Standard icons come in 25mm size.
Icons were designed to look good in any direction, as Formica Group cannot guarantee the directional placement of icons.

The charging zone is up to eight (8) times larger than some competitive single coil charging devices (~25 cm2 or 2” diameter). Intentek™ Wireless Charging zones have been designed to “drop & charge,” which means a user can place their phone anywhere on the charging zone and have it charge without any additional steps or manipulation. 

The placement of the charging zones can be customized, but some parameters need to be followed LINK. Formica Group has a resource available to assist designers through the process.

This version of Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surfaces will deliver a maximum of 5 watts, comparable to a traditional five watt charger plugged into an electrical outlet.

The Intentek™ Electronics Module has a thermal management system to insure optimal performance which includes a small blower.  The blower used in Intentek electronics module is specified at 28dB(A) at 3400 RPM (1700 RPM in use) – comparable to a laptop computer fan.

You can find full technical requirements in the Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surface Technical, Use and Care, and Installation Brief.

The current version of Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surface is a Qi Certified wireless charger for Qi enabled devices, mostly cellular phones. Future versions of Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surface could introduce other technologies integrated into laminate.

4mm or 0.15”

On décor, whatever is stocked in 4x8 and 4x10 for standard laminate can be used to make Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surfaces.  On finish, it is available in Matte.  It is not available with Envision™ laminate.

The laminate is thicker (2.3mm). The laminate surface incorporates a coil array. The laminate has to be thicker than standard HPL to make a functional coil system. While this thickness is similar to thinner grade of Compact, we will call the product a laminate.

Because the laminate is thicker, it must be balanced with the same sized backer (2.3mm). The backer is sold as part of the package.

The count for each component will vary by order.

• Laminate with coils
• Electronics module with associated hardware
• Backer
• AC power adapter

We do not recommend hardwiring. Local safety codes need to be followed.

Edge banding or self-applied/straight edge are acceptable edging options. This product cannot be post-formed.  Other decorative edges may be possible, but the thickness of laminate and backer must be taken into consideration when doing edge design.

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It can work at any angle. Keep in mind that phone alignment could get tricky with a completely vertical application.

No, Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surface does not collect or store any data. Because of this, our customers should not have information-related security concerns.

Qi Certification requires that no personal information is exchanged between the receiver and the transmitter.

For a complete list of information and frequently asked questions about the Intentek™ System, download the FAQ sheet here.