Today, we often hear the news that many Smartphones already support Quick Charge 3.0 and there are also those who call it Fast Charging. Actually, what is Quick Charge 3.0 and fast charging ? What is the difference between the two?
Difference Quick Charge & Fast Charging?
Explanation of the comparison between Quick Charge & Fast Charging actually cannot be compared. Fast Charging itself has the general meaning of Fast Charging while QC 3.0 is a trademark / trademark owned by a well-known company namely Qualcomm. QC 3.0 was actually introduced by Qualcomm 3 years ago precisely in 2015.
Qualcomm® Quick Charge ™ technology is designed to provide very fast charging on smartphones and other devices installed on the Qualcomm Snapdragon ™ platform and processor, giving shorter time when charging.
QC 3.0 is the result of Qualcomm's innovation to deliver a fast charging experience from regular battery charging. Beginning with version 1.0 which introduces their first fast charging solution, which is able to charge up to 40% faster than ordinary battery charging. Followed by version 2.0 a year later, which saves up to 75% more time, coupled with introducing a variety of compatible accessories including wall adapters, car adapters, and also power banks. In 2015, Qualcomm Technologies continued to make its best offerings to consumers with the emergence of Quick Charge 3.0, a faster and more efficient battery charging technology than the previous version which is still used in famous smartphone brands.
Quick Charge 3.0designed to recharge the device up to 4x faster than conventional charging. Designed twice faster than Quick Charge 1.0 and 38 percent more efficient than QC 2.0. Now consumers do not need to wait longer for charging their smartphones, can take and go faster.
How Does Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Work?
Quick Charge 3.0 menggunakan Intelligent Negotiation for Optimum Voltage (INOV).
That is an algorithm that allows your gadget device to determine the level of power that will be requested at any time, allowing more optimal power transfer while maximizing efficiency. And also supports a wider voltage option, which allows mobile devices to dynamically adjust the ideal voltage level supported by certain devices. Specifically, Quick Charge 3.0 has a voltage level that will change with each voltage by 200mV or 0.2V from 3.6V to 20V. That way the gadget you can choose one of dozens of available power levels.
What smartphones support Quick Charge 3.0?
The most important smartphone / gadget has a Qualcomm Snapdragon runway and already supports Quick Charge along with a charger * cable and adapter that also supports. If one does not support it will not function this technology. The adapter is given specifically and usually already uses USB TYPE-C. There are also smartphones that have Snapdragon processors and USB Type-C but don't support QC. Or the smartphone already supports but the charger does not, yes it won't.
Examples of smartphones are many, such as: Razer Phone, LG V30, Nokia 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S8, Sony Xperia XZ Premium, Asus Zenfone AR, ZTE Axon 7, LG V20, LG 10, HTC 10, HP Elite x3, Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe, LG G5, HTC One A9 and others. All the smartphones mentioned above use Qualcomm Snapdragon as the processor. So in conclusion, processors that use Qualcomm Snapdragon with predetermined types are certain to support this QC. For processors other than that, I don't think so.
Look for the Qualcomm Quick Charge logo on the adapter. Only accessories that pass UL certification can use the Quick Charge logo, because they have been tested with compatibility and interoperability. The Quick Charge certified adapter can quickly charge devices that enable Quick Charge.
Can Quick Charge Damage or Shorten the Smartphone Battery Life?
QC can operate well within the battery design parameters found in most smartphones. Because this QC is a battery charging system that is designed to be used.
Manufacturers of devices that make smartphones with certain batteries that can receive a certain level of power. The maximum battery size and current of each battery is a decision made by the manufacturer itself and it varies greatly between smartphones, tablets and others.
QC is designed to enable device manufacturers to achieve full recognition capabilities of their chosen batteries while meeting the performance and safety standards set by the battery manufacturer.
Is There A Difference Between The Types Of Charger Cables Used With Quick Charge Adapters?
QC is designed to be an independent connector now. QC is designed to be compatible with a variety of formats, including:
- USB Type-A
- Micro USB
- USB Type-C
- Proprietary Connector
QC operates with high voltage which is designed to minimize battery charging problems associated with long or thin cables, regardless of cable type or cable current capability.
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