Lightning 3 standard-based data conversion device and expandable module

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of data conversion, and discloses a lightning 3 standard-based data conversion device and an expandable module, and the data conversion device comprises a first processing module, an interface module and a second processing module. The input end of the first processing module is an interface based on the thunder 3 standard, the input end of the first processing module is used for being connected with terminal equipment to receive uplink data sent by the terminal equipment, and the first processing module is further used for converting the uplink data and outputting PCIe interface signals; the first end of the interface module is connected with the output end of the first processing module; the input end of the second processing module is connected with the second end of the interface module, the output end of the second processing module is connected with the routing equipment, and the second processing module is used for receiving the PCIe interface signal, converting the PCIe interface signal into a network signal and sending the network signal to the routing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of data conversion technology, and in particular to a data conversion device and expandable module based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard. Background Art

[0002] In today's technological landscape, data converters are becoming increasingly important, serving as a bridge between end devices like personal computers and higher-speed networks. For gamers seeking an ultimate gaming experience, data transfer speed and stability are crucial factors. While traditional USB interfaces have historically provided standardized data transfer solutions, their transfer rates fall short of the demands of modern high-performance computing and high-bandwidth applications. Especially when compared to the emerging Thunderbolt 3 standard, the USB interface's transfer speed and data processing capabilities are significantly insufficient, failing to meet the high-bandwidth requirements of applications such as virtual reality, 4K and even 8K video streaming, and high-speed data exchange.

[0003] With technological advancements, users' demands for data transfer speeds continue to increase, especially in professional applications such as high-definition video editing, large-scale file transfers, and online multiplayer gaming, which all require faster network transmission speeds. However, due to the inherent limitations of the USB interface, problems such as packet loss and increased latency are becoming increasingly prominent. These issues directly affect the user experience and have become a bottleneck for technological development. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, which is used to increase the bandwidth of data conversion based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard interface, so as to improve the data uplink scale and uplink speed of the terminal equipment.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, comprising: a first processing module, an interface module, and a second processing module;

[0006] The input end of the first processing module is an interface based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard. The input end of the first processing module is used to connect to the terminal device to receive uplink data sent by the terminal device, and is also used to convert and process the uplink data and output a PCIe interface signal;

[0007] The first end of the interface module is connected to the output end of the first processing module;

[0008] The input end of the second processing module is connected to the second end of the interface module, and the output end of the second processing module is connected to the routing device, for receiving the PCIe interface signal, converting the PCIe interface signal into a network signal, and sending the network signal to the routing device.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first processing module includes: a data uplink unit, a power management unit, a PD control unit, a signal processing unit, and a system management unit;

[0010] Among them, the first end of the data uplink unit is the input end of the first processing module, the second end of the data uplink unit is respectively connected to the first end of the power management unit, the first end of the PD control unit, and the signal processing unit, and the third end of the data uplink unit is connected to the second end of the power management unit; the third end of the power management unit is connected to the signal processing unit, and the fourth end of the power management unit is connected to the second end of the PD control unit; the third end of the PD control unit is connected to the system management unit, and the system management unit is connected to the signal processing unit; the signal processing unit is also connected to the interface module.

[0011] In some embodiments, the interface module includes: a PCIe unit and a clock generation unit, wherein the clock generation unit is configured to provide a clock signal to the PCIe unit.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second processing module includes: a partition matrix and a network connection matrix; the partition matrix includes: a first partition sequence, a second partition sequence, and a third partition sequence;

[0013] The first end of the first partition sequence, the first end of the second partition sequence, and the first end of the third partition sequence are all connected to the second end of the interface module, the second end of the first partition sequence, the second end of the second partition sequence, and the second end of the third partition sequence are all connected to the first end of the network connection matrix, and the second end of the network connection matrix is the output end of the second processing module.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first partition sequence includes: SMBus partition, NC-SI partition, CPU partition and RAM partition; the second partition sequence includes: RXDMA partition, RX buffer partition, RX offloads partition and PKt filter partition; the third partition includes: TXDMA partition, TX buffer partition, TX offloads partition and Scheduler partition.

[0015] In some embodiments, a first end of the network connection matrix is a 10G MAC partition, and a second end of the network connection matrix is an RJ45 partition.

[0016] In the second aspect, the embodiment of the present application provides an expandable module, including a data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard as described in any one of the embodiments of the present application.

[0017] An embodiment of the present application provides a data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, including a first processing module, an interface module, and a second processing module; the input end of the first processing module is an interface based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, and the input end of the first processing module is used to connect to a terminal device to receive uplink data sent by the terminal device, and is also used to convert and process the uplink data and output a PCIe interface signal; the first end of the interface module is connected to the output end of the first processing module; the input end of the second processing module is connected to the second end of the interface module, and the output end of the second processing module is connected to a routing device, for receiving the PCIe interface signal, converting the PCIe interface signal into a network signal, and sending the network signal to the routing device. In the aforementioned data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, the input port of the first processing module is a Thunderbolt 3 standard interface. The first processing module can efficiently connect to the terminal device, receive and process uplink data from the terminal device, and convert it into PCIe interface signals suitable for high-speed transmission. Secondly, the interface module acts as a bridge between the first and second processing modules, ensuring the stable transmission of PCIe signals. Finally, the second processing module not only receives the PCIe interface signals from the interface module but also further converts them into network signals and efficiently transmits these signals to the routing device, thus achieving a seamless connection from the terminal device to the network environment. With its advanced design, this device can significantly improve the real-time and integrity of data transmission. It is particularly suitable for application scenarios with extremely high bandwidth requirements, such as online gaming and high-definition video transmission, and greatly meets the demand for high-speed data exchange in modern information technology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic block diagram of a first data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic block diagram of a second data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Reference numerals:

[0021] 100. Data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard; 11. First processing module; 111. Data uplink unit; 112. Power management unit; 113. PD control unit; 114. Signal processing unit; 115. System management unit; 12. Interface module; 121. PCIe unit; 122. Clock generation unit; 13. Second processing module; 131. Partition matrix; 1311. First partition sequence; 1312. Second partition sequence; 1313. Third partition sequence; 132. Network connection matrix; 200. Terminal device; 300. Routing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] The Thunderbolt 3 standard is known for its high-speed data transfer rate and video output capabilities, and can simultaneously support high-resolution displays and high-speed storage devices.

[0024] The implementation of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0025] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 The schematic block diagram of the first data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a data conversion device 100 based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, including: a first processing module 11, an interface module 12 and a second processing module 13.

[0026] The input end of the first processing module 11 is an interface based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard. The input end of the first processing module 11 is used to connect to the terminal device 200 to receive uplink data sent by the terminal device 200, convert and process the uplink data, and output a PCIe interface signal. The first end of the interface module 12 is connected to the output end of the first processing module 11. The input end of the second processing module 13 is connected to the second end of the interface module 12. The output end of the second processing module 13 is connected to the routing device 300, and is used to receive the PCIe interface signal, convert the PCIe interface signal into a network signal, and transmit the network signal to the routing device 300.

[0027] The data conversion device acquires 40G bandwidth data upstream from terminal device 200 via a Thunderbolt 3 standard data interface. The first processing unit converts this data into a 32G PCIe interface signal, which is then fed into the second processing unit via the interface unit. The second processing unit, comprised of a network signal conversion chip, converts the 32G PCIe interface signal into a 10G network signal, which is then output to routing device 300. This enables high-speed conversion and processing of upstream data from terminal device 200.

[0028] An embodiment of the present application provides a data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, including a first processing module, an interface module, and a second processing module; the input end of the first processing module is an interface based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, and the input end of the first processing module is used to connect to a terminal device to receive uplink data sent by the terminal device, and is also used to convert and process the uplink data and output a PCIe interface signal; the first end of the interface module is connected to the output end of the first processing module; the input end of the second processing module is connected to the second end of the interface module, and the output end of the second processing module is connected to a routing device, for receiving the PCIe interface signal, converting the PCIe interface signal into a network signal, and sending the network signal to the routing device. In the aforementioned data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, the input port of the first processing module is a Thunderbolt 3 standard interface. The first processing module can efficiently connect to the terminal device, receive and process uplink data from the terminal device, and convert it into PCIe interface signals suitable for high-speed transmission. Secondly, the interface module acts as a bridge between the first and second processing modules, ensuring the stable transmission of PCIe signals. Finally, the second processing module not only receives the PCIe interface signals from the interface module but also further converts them into network signals and efficiently transmits these signals to the routing device, thus achieving a seamless connection from the terminal device to the network environment. With its advanced design, this device can significantly improve the real-time and integrity of data transmission. It is particularly suitable for application scenarios with extremely high bandwidth requirements, such as online gaming and high-definition video transmission, and greatly meets the demand for high-speed data exchange in modern information technology.

[0029] In order to more clearly introduce the technical solution of the present application, the technical solution of the present application will be introduced through specific embodiments below. It should be noted that the specific embodiments are used to expand the technical solution of the present application, but are not intended to limit the present application.

[0030] See also Figure 2 , Figure 2 A second data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard provided in an embodiment of the present application is demonstrated.

[0031] In some embodiments, as Figure 2As shown, the first processing module 11 includes: a data uplink unit 111, a power management unit 112, a PD control unit 113, a signal processing unit 114 and a system management unit 115, wherein the first end of the data uplink unit 111 is the input end of the first processing module 11, the second end of the data uplink unit 111 is respectively connected to the first end of the power management unit 112, the first end of the PD control unit 113 and the signal processing unit 114, the third end of the data uplink unit 111 is connected to the second end of the power management unit 112, the third end of the power management unit 112 is connected to the signal processing unit 114, the fourth end of the power management unit 112 is connected to the second end of the PD control unit 113, the third end of the PD control unit 113 is connected to the system management unit 115, the system management unit 115 is connected to the signal processing unit, the signal processing unit 114 is also connected to the interface module 12.

[0032] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, the interface module 12 includes: a PCIe unit 121 and a clock generating unit 122 , and the clock generating unit 122 is used to provide a clock signal to the PCIe unit 121 .

[0033] In some embodiments, the second processing module 13 includes: a partition matrix 131 and a network connection matrix 132 ; the partition matrix 131 includes: a first partition sequence 1311 , a second partition sequence 1312 and a third partition sequence 1313 .

[0034] The first end of the first partition sequence 1311, the first end of the second partition sequence 1312, and the first end of the third partition sequence 1313 are all connected to the second end of the interface module 12. The second end of the first partition sequence 1311, the second end of the second partition sequence 1312, and the second end of the third partition sequence 1313 are all connected to the first end of the network connection matrix 132. The second end of the network connection matrix 132 serves as the output end of the second processing module 13.

[0035] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, the first partition sequence 1311 includes: SMBus partition, NC-SI partition, CPU partition and RAM partition; the second partition sequence includes: RXDMA partition, RX buffer partition, RX offloads partition and PKtfilter partition; the third partition includes: TXDMA partition, TX buffer partition, TX offloads partition and Scheduler partition.

[0036] In some embodiments, a first end of the network connection matrix 132 is a 10G MAC partition, and a second end of the network connection matrix 132 is an RJ45 partition.

[0037] An embodiment of the present application provides an expandable module, including a data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard as described in any one of the embodiments of the present application.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, characterized in that: include: a first processing module, wherein the input end of the first processing module is an interface based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard, the input end of the first processing module is used to connect to a terminal device to receive uplink data sent by the terminal device, and is further used to convert and process the uplink data and output a PCIe interface signal; an interface module, a first end of the interface module being connected to an output end of the first processing module; A second processing module, wherein the input end of the second processing module is connected to the second end of the interface module, and the output end of the second processing module is connected to the routing device, for receiving the PCIe interface signal, converting the PCIe interface signal into a network signal, and sending the network signal to the routing device.

2. The data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first processing module includes: a data uplink unit, a power management unit, a PD control unit, a signal processing unit and a system management unit; Among them, the first end of the data uplink unit is the input end of the first processing module, the second end of the data uplink unit is respectively connected to the first end of the power management unit, the first end of the PD control unit, and the signal processing unit, and the third end of the data uplink unit is connected to the second end of the power management unit; the third end of the power management unit is connected to the signal processing unit, and the fourth end of the power management unit is connected to the second end of the PD control unit; the third end of the PD control unit is connected to the system management unit, and the system management unit is connected to the signal processing unit; the signal processing unit is also connected to the interface module.

3. The data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard according to claim 1, wherein: The interface module includes: a PCIe unit and a clock generation unit, and the clock generation unit is used to provide a clock signal to the PCIe unit.

4. The data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard according to claim 1, wherein: The second processing module includes: a partition matrix and a network connection matrix; the partition matrix includes: a first partition sequence, a second partition sequence and a third partition sequence; The first end of the first partition sequence, the first end of the second partition sequence, and the first end of the third partition sequence are all connected to the second end of the interface module, the second end of the first partition sequence, the second end of the second partition sequence, and the second end of the third partition sequence are all connected to the first end of the network connection matrix, and the second end of the network connection matrix is the output end of the second processing module.

5. The data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first partition sequence includes: SMBus partition, NC-SI partition, CPU partition and RAM partition; the second partition sequence includes: RXDMA partition, RXbuffer partition, RX offloads partition and PKt filter partition; the third partition includes: TXDMA partition, TXbuffer partition, TX offloads partition and Scheduler partition.

6. The data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first end of the network connection matrix is a 10G MAC partition, and the second end of the network connection matrix is an RJ45 partition.

7. An expandable module, characterized in that: It comprises a data conversion device based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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