Digital experiences delivered through technology are the holy grail for every airline, but one important factor may be missing on board for many airlines. The ability for passengers to charge and power their devices in the cabin is critical to enabling these extraordinary experiences. Without power, that experience diminishes with each bar of the passenger’s mobile phone, laptop or tablet battery.
No unsafe 110V 400Hz power in the seat
Less power conversion = less heat = improved MTBF
Individual ports report status = easier maintenance, increased availability
USB-A ports are reversible = reduced wear and tear
Multiple levels of redundancy minimizes the possibility of a passenger-facing failure to almost zero
Intelligent power sharing ensures all connected devices receive equitable power (no “first come first served”)
System collects device type, time charged, amount of power used for each port = advanced analytics on system performance and power trends
Ability to control ports individually unlocks revenue generation opportunities (e.g. pay or view ad to charge)
Can better assist maintenance personnel to identify potential faults before being reported by a passenger
Unique architecture allows us to use fewer, smaller and lighter boxes and connectors
Greater power efficiency and power factor correction = less wasted power
~30% weight reduction (~21kg on typical single aisle) = $3-5k fuel / year
~5 Tonnes CO2 Savings / year
No impact to seat TSO, no dynamic re-testing required = reduced installation costs and ability to meet aggressive modification timelines
Available for retrofit or linefit
No MCU required for retrofit = cost & weight savings, reduced install time
Mix and match USB-A&C 15W/60W and 110VAC across seat zones and classes
Common architecture supports all power configurations = Upgrading to USB-C 60W as simple as swapping jack
Common 48VDC architecture delivers more than just power. Flexible, scalable & configurable IFEC
15W 3Amp (vs 10W) on USB-A = 50% faster charging, fastest in industry
USB-A (15W) + USB-C (60W) Combo jacks provide future proof solution for wide range of personal devices incl laptops
110VAC universal outlets also available
Increased passenger satisfaction
Smaller boxes (as small as an iPhone) can be installed on seat pan or within leg = no more bulky seat boxes to impede foot space
USB jacks can be installed on seat spar, seat pan, seatback, below the seat or in-arm – wherever the airline believes is most accessible
Reversible USB-A jacks allow easier cord connections reducing frustration and preventing damage
Accessible jacks within easy reach
LED light rings provide clear visibility and status of charging to passengers
Enables full-flight use of PED for Wi-Fi and streaming while reducing “battery anxiety” for post-flight use