Innokin, a major China-based vaping hardware manufacturer, announced its partnership with Fourier Technology in the development of Sensis, the first vaporizer that uses 4th-generation vape technology. The new innovation, alternating current mode (ACM), is inspired by Nikola Tesla, according to an Innokin press release. Earlier generations of vaping hardware used a direct current to power coils in a single direction, while ACM sends electricity through the coil in both directions.
The mission behind the development of the ACM technology is to provide vapers with a better experience and to provide the vaping industry with new ways to grow and improve, according to Meredith Zhao, chief technology officer at Fourier Technology.
“We are looking forward to working with experienced users to discover the full potential of this exciting new vape technology in the hope of working together to create a smoke-free future,” said Zhao. “Alternating current mode introduces waveform frequency control to vaping. Vapers can now adjust the hertz frequency waveforms as well as the wattage output.”
The upgraded output provides several advantages over previous generation single-direction current devices. By selecting different types of waveforms and adjusting the frequency, the full spectrum of flavors can be produced from e-liquids and specific flavors are enhanced, according to the release. ACM increases the efficiency of heat transfer between the coil and e-liquid, which also extends coil life. “Alternating Current Mode has been shown to help extend coil life by increasing coil saturation and reducing carbon buildup on coils,” Zhao said.
First-generation vape technology was basic, where direct power output to the coils could not be adjusted. With the push of a button, or by simply inhaling, the battery heated coils, changing the e-liquid into vapor to deliver nicotine and flavors. Second-generation vape technology introduced variable voltage and variable wattage, where adjusting the power output to the coils increases or decreases heat to personal taste. Third-generation technology used temperature control with advanced chipsets and new types of coil materials.
ACM technology allows vapers to customize their vaping experience, according to the Fourier’s website. “ACM equips you with adjustable frequency and selectable AC wave-forms, which create a unique output curve,” the company states. “Power output repeatedly pulses the coil in both directions, heating e-liquid more efficiently, in a way that can be fine-tuned at any time.”