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Hearables

We Help Hearables Achieve Their True Potential

Iontra empowers device manufacturers to deliver superior hearable products.

Our cutting-edge technology enables faster charging, extended battery life, and improved battery health. By reducing warranty claims and enhancing product reliability, Iontra helps manufacturers maintain customer satisfaction and boost brand reputation. Our versatile technology is compatible with various hearable device and battery configurations. 

Problems solved.

When charging time is reduced and battery life is extended, hearable device manufacturers can deliver products that exceed user expectations. Longer-lasting batteries help reduce warranty costs and maintain product value, leading to increased customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. With Iontra, concerns about battery life are a thing of the past for both manufacturers and consumers.

Why it’s a problem

Consumers are concerned about the limitations of current battery technology. Everyone wants to know how to make headphones charge faster. Until devices can offer all-day battery life and rapid charging, they may be reluctant to fully embrace the potential of hearable devices. 

Iontra’s solution

Without Iontra, hearable device batteries lose capacity and charge slower over time. With Iontra’s advanced charging technology, batteries maintain their peak performance and charge faster, even after extended use. Iontra’s intelligent algorithms ensure that each battery is charged optimally, maximizing its lifespan and delivering a consistently great user experience. 

Why it’s a problem

Traditional charging methods can gradually damage batteries, leading to reduced capacity and shorter battery life. With each charge cycle, the battery deteriorates further, resulting in diminished performance over time. 

Iontra’s solution

Iontra’s intelligent charging algorithms offer unparalleled flexibility and control over your device’s battery performance. You can prioritize faster charging, longer battery life, or a balance of both, depending on your specific needs. By optimizing the charging process, Iontra ensures that your hearable device always delivers peak performance. 

Why it’s a problem

Cold weather can negatively impact the user experience of hearable devices. Reduced battery life and slower charging speeds can hinder the functionality of these devices, especially for outdoor activities and in colder climates. 

Iontra’s solution

Iontra empowers you to use your hearable device year-round, regardless of the weather. By preventing battery damage and ensuring reliable performance in cold temperatures, Iontra expands the possibilities of hearable technology.

Why it’s a problem

As hearable devices become increasingly sophisticated, so too do their battery requirements. However, balancing the need for powerful, long-lasting batteries with safety concerns and cost-effectiveness poses a significant challenge. 

Iontra’s solution

Iontra’s advanced charging technology ensures the safety of hearable devices by preventing battery degradation and overheating. By optimizing the charging process, Iontra prolongs battery life and reduces the risk of potential hazards, providing a safer and more reliable user experience. 

Why it’s a problem

As the hearable device market continues to grow, manufacturers are under pressure to deliver innovative products at competitive prices. Cost optimization is essential to fund research and development efforts and bring new products to market. 

Iontra’s solution

Iontra’s advanced battery technology offers significant business advantages, including cost reduction, improved product performance, and increased customer satisfaction. By optimizing battery life and charging efficiency, Iontra empowers manufacturers to deliver superior hearable devices that drive growth and profitability. 

Why it’s a problem

As the hearable device market expands, consumers expect lower prices and better performance. Without a unique selling point, competition can drive prices down and erode profit margins. 

Iontra’s solution

Iontra empowers manufacturers to deliver premium hearable devices that meet the evolving needs of consumers. Faster charging, longer battery life, and improved cold-weather performance are key factors in driving consumer demand. By offering a superior user experience and reducing warranty costs, Iontra helps manufacturers maintain a competitive edge. 

 

Enjoy a faster time to market with minimal design changes using an Iontra-enabled USB-C charging brick.

Major Components: 
  • USB-PD Controller 
    • The USB-PD controller can be stand alone or integrated into the USB sink side MCU. It does require the ability to pass through or negotiate Iontra Vendor Defined Messages (VDMs) in order to establish an Iontra charge.
  • Iontra Charge Control MCU (ICC) 
    • The ICC MCU is required to run the Iontra charging algorithm, controls the charging circuit, stores battery specific recipe information, and gathers feedback on battery vitals. Depending on your requirements or the MCU chosen, the ICC MCU can also accommodate your application’s functionality. The ICC MCU has certain requirements in order to be capable of Iontra charging. Iontra’s Iontic MCU covers these needs and allows your functionality in an independent core, while lowering solution cost. For a list of third party MCUs that are Iontra capable, please contact Iontra directly.  
  • Charging Gate Driver Circuit 
    • The Charging Gate drive Circuit is directly controlled by the ICC MCU, typically through a precision PWM. Typically this circuit is composed of a gate driver and a discrete 2L Buck design. Iontra can work directly with you for the architecture and design of this circuit to meet both your end equipment’s and Iontra charging needs.  
  • DC-DC converter 
    • The DC-DC converter in in your design may need to be modified to accommodate higher peak currents of Iontra Charging method, especially for applications focused on faster charging. This need will be dependent on the DC-DC characteristics, the focus of the Iontra charging method, and the recipe parameters agreed upon.  
  • Feedback Circuit and BMS 
    • In order for Iontra Charging to be implemented, the ICC MCU needs feedback on battery voltage, current, temperate, and state of charge. Depending on your current implementation, this can be accomplished with updates from your BMS chip. In most cases, direct feedback is needed to the ICC MCU to accomplish Iontra charging. 

Improving battery performance has never been easier.

While Iontra technology is complex, adapting it to your products is very straightforward – and based on proven potential. After demonstrating dramatic performance improvements using your own batteries, Iontra works with your engineers to integrate our charging technology into your next product release. Your solution is delivered as a customized charging recipe added to the firmware of your Charge-Control MCU, with some minor hardware adjustments. Here’s the path to integration.

Phase 2A
Plan product integration with Iontra’s engineers.

What we’ll do.

Discover product possibilities, design specific modifications, and account for hardware limitations.

What you’ll get.

Deep insight on product implementation options and the necessary specifications for Iontra adoption, including electrochemical data from battery testing.

Phase 2B
Implement Iontra’s Charge-Control Technology

What we’ll do.

Create an SDK tailored to an MCU that meets your product use and battery charging parameters.

What you’ll get.

Certainty that Iontra charging is an end-to-end solution for vastly improved battery performance.

Phase 2C
Charge-Control Algorithm Placed on MCU Chips

What we’ll do.

Iontra delivers the custom algorithm recipe to be flashed on the MCU chip, in conjunction with any hardware modifications.

What you’ll get.

Expertise and experience applying our proprietary Charge-Control technology to any battery/product configuration.

Phase 2D
Launch Iontra-infused products

What we’ll do.

Work with your engineering team to ensure a successful commercial product launch.

What you’ll get.

Support and ongoing service to incorporate Iontra technology into subsequent product releases.

Improved performance at any scale.

There has never been more demand for high-performance lithium batteries. And at every scale – from cars and trucks to hearing aids and headphones.

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Iontra is poised to change the EV industry with breakthrough charging technology that delivers real benefits to drivers and manufacturers alike. Best of all, it can be implemented faster and more easily than you may realize.

Contact us today for a personal presentation or to request a sample battery recipe and data set.

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