A backpack-style intelligent portable cloud platform

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of edge computing and provides a portable intelligent cloud platform, including a CTC2118 network processing chip, a network port transformer array, a gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit, and a multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit. The CTC2118 network processing chip includes eight gigabit Ethernet ports and a built-in PPU processing unit. The network port transformer array includes eight network transformers, each sequentially connected to one of the eight gigabit Ethernet ports of the CTC2118 network processing chip. The gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit is connected to the CTC2118 network processing chip via a SERDES high-speed serial interface. The multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit provides a stable power supply. This invention improves the network edge computing capabilities and multi-port network data processing performance of portable devices, meeting the requirements of high-concurrency network traffic processing and real-time edge computing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of edge computing, and in particular to a backpack-type intelligent portable cloud platform. Background Technology

[0002] In modern information society, network edge computing devices are widely used in key areas such as data centers, communication base stations, industrial IoT, and intelligent monitoring, becoming core devices for achieving distributed computing and real-time data processing. With the rapid development of 5G networks and IoT technologies, the demand for portable network edge computing devices is increasing, especially in scenarios such as field operations, emergency communications, and mobile deployments. Traditional network edge computing devices typically employ fixed deployment schemes, resulting in bulky devices with high power consumption, making them unsuitable for portable applications. While some portable computing devices exist on the market, these devices have significant shortcomings in network processing capabilities, multi-port support, and edge computing performance.

[0003] Chinese patent CN220509378U discloses a portable cloud computing analytics device. This device includes a shell, top cover, handle, cushioning components, and a placement plate, among other mechanical structures. The cushioning components and placement plate protect and secure the main body of the cloud computing analytics device. However, this device lacks high-performance network edge computing capabilities, providing only basic cloud computing analytics functions. It does not integrate multi-channel gigabit Ethernet processing capabilities and cannot support real-time processing and forwarding of large-scale network data. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this utility model proposes a backpack-type intelligent portable cloud platform to solve the problem that existing technologies lack high-performance network edge computing capabilities, only provide basic cloud computing analysis functions, do not integrate multi-channel gigabit Ethernet processing capabilities, and cannot support real-time processing and forwarding of large-scale network data.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows: a backpack-type intelligent portable cloud platform, the device including a portable casing, a CTC2118 network processing chip, a network port transformer array, a gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit and a multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit.

[0006] The portable housing includes a main body and a back-mounting fixing structure, the back-mounting fixing structure including four back buckles, which are disposed at the bottom of the portable housing.

[0007] The CTC2118 network processing chip includes 8 gigabit Ethernet ports and a built-in PPU processing unit.

[0008] The network port transformer array includes 8 network transformers, which are sequentially connected to the 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports of the CTC2118 network processing chip.

[0009] The gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit is connected to the CTC2118 network processing chip via the SERDES high-speed serial interface.

[0010] The multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit is used to provide a stable power supply.

[0011] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit includes an IS6605A dual-channel buck chip and an SCT2650STER single-channel buck chip.

[0012] The IS6605A dual-channel buck chip is used to provide dual-channel regulated outputs of 1.2V and 3.3V, with an output current of 4A for both.

[0013] The SCT2650STER single-channel buck chip is used to provide a 3.3V regulated output to power the auxiliary circuitry of the CTC2118 network processing chip.

[0014] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the CTC2118 network processing chip includes a SERDES interface module, a PPU processing unit, and an 8-channel Gigabit Ethernet port controller.

[0015] The SERDES interface module is connected to the Gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit via differential signal lines for high-speed data transmission;

[0016] The PPU processing unit is used for hardware acceleration processing and forwarding control of network data packets;

[0017] The 8-channel Gigabit Ethernet port controller is used to output control signals for data transmission and reception, port status management, and traffic scheduling of 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

[0018] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the eight network transformers are H2456G model network transformers;

[0019] Each H2456G network transformer includes a 75Ω impedance matching resistor for electrical isolation and impedance matching of network signals;

[0020] The eight network transformers correspond to eight network ports, including PORT0 to PORT7.

[0021] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the IS6605A dual-channel buck chip includes a first buck circuit and a second buck circuit;

[0022] The first step-down circuit provides a power output of 1.2V and 4A through inductor L1 and output capacitor C1;

[0023] The second step-down circuit provides a power output of 3.3V and 4A through inductor L2 and output capacitor C2.

[0024] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the device further includes an HDMI video output circuit and a USB interface circuit;

[0025] The HDMI video output circuit includes an HDMI signal processing chip and an ESD protection circuit, used to output high-definition video signals;

[0026] The USB interface circuit includes a USB controller and a USB signal conditioning circuit for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 data transmission.

[0027] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the CTC2118 network processing chip further includes a clock management circuit and a reset control circuit;

[0028] The clock management circuit provides a system clock signal for the CTC2118 network processing chip;

[0029] The reset control circuit is used to perform power-on reset and software reset of the CTC2118 network processing chip.

[0030] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the Gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit includes an RTL8211F Gigabit Ethernet transceiver;

[0031] The RTL8211F Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is connected to the CTC2118 network processing chip via the RGMII interface;

[0032] The RTL8211F Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is used for transmitting and receiving Gigabit Ethernet physical layer signals.

[0033] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, each H2456G network transformer also includes an EMI filter circuit and an ESD protection circuit;

[0034] The EMI filter circuit is used to filter out electromagnetic interference in network signals;

[0035] The ESD protection circuit is used to protect network ports from electrostatic discharge damage.

[0036] Based on the above technical solutions, preferably, the multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit further includes a power monitoring circuit and an overvoltage protection circuit;

[0037] The power monitoring circuit is used to monitor the voltage and current status of each power supply output in real time.

[0038] The overvoltage protection circuit is used to prevent damage to the CTC2118 network processing chip and the Gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit in case of abnormal power supply.

[0039] The portable smart cloud platform provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0040] (1) By integrating and connecting the CTC2118 network processing chip, network port transformer array, gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit and multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit, the eight gigabit Ethernet ports are processed concurrently, and the built-in PPU processing unit is hardware accelerated. The stability and real-time performance of gigabit-level data transmission are guaranteed by the SERDES high-speed serial interface. At the same time, the electrical isolation and impedance matching of network signals are ensured by the network port transformer array. With the stable power guarantee provided by the multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit, the network edge computing capability and multi-port network data processing performance of portable devices are improved, meeting the requirements of high-concurrency network traffic processing and real-time edge computing. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a backpack-type intelligent portable cloud platform according to the present invention.

[0043] Figure 2 This is the first circuit wiring diagram of a backpack-type intelligent portable cloud platform according to this utility model.

[0044] Figure 3 This is the second circuit wiring diagram of a backpack-type intelligent portable cloud platform according to this utility model;

[0045] Figure 4 This is the wiring diagram of the third circuit of a backpack-type intelligent portable cloud platform according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a backpack-type intelligent portable cloud platform. The device includes a portable casing, a CTC2118 network processing chip, a network port transformer array, a gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit, and a multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit.

[0048] The portable housing includes a main body and a back-mounting fixing structure, the back-mounting fixing structure including four back buckles, which are disposed at the bottom of the portable housing.

[0049] The CTC2118 network processing chip includes 8 gigabit Ethernet ports and a built-in PPU processing unit.

[0050] The network port transformer array includes 8 network transformers, which are sequentially connected to the 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports of the CTC2118 network processing chip.

[0051] The gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit is connected to the CTC2118 network processing chip via the SERDES high-speed serial interface.

[0052] The multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit is used to provide a stable power supply.

[0053] Specifically, this embodiment integrates the CTC2118 network processing chip, network port transformer array, gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit, and multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit to perform concurrent processing on eight gigabit Ethernet ports and hardware acceleration of the built-in PPU processing unit. The SERDES high-speed serial interface ensures the stability and real-time performance of gigabit-level data transmission, while the network port transformer array ensures electrical isolation and impedance matching of network signals. Combined with the stable power supply provided by the multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit, this enhances the network edge computing capabilities and multi-port network data processing performance of portable devices, meeting the requirements of high-concurrency network traffic processing and real-time edge computing.

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, the multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit includes an IS6605A dual-channel buck converter chip and an SCT2650STER single-channel buck converter chip.

[0055] The IS6605A dual-channel buck chip is used to provide dual-channel regulated outputs of 1.2V and 3.3V, with an output current of 4A for both.

[0056] The SCT2650STER single-channel buck chip is used to provide a 3.3V regulated output to power the auxiliary circuitry of the CTC2118 network processing chip.

[0057] Specifically, this embodiment achieves stable power supply at multiple voltage levels through the coordinated operation of the IS6605A dual-channel buck chip and the SCT2650STER single-channel buck chip. The IS6605A provides dual outputs of 1.2V and 4A power, and 3.3V and 4A power, meeting the core power requirements of the CTC2118 chip. The 3.3V output of the SCT2650STER provides independent power protection for auxiliary circuits, thereby ensuring the stability of the power supply of the entire network edge computing device.

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, the CTC2118 network processing chip includes a SERDES interface module, a PPU processing unit, and an 8-channel Gigabit Ethernet port controller.

[0059] The SERDES interface module is connected to the Gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit via differential signal lines for high-speed data transmission;

[0060] The PPU processing unit is used for hardware acceleration processing and forwarding control of network data packets;

[0061] The 8-channel Gigabit Ethernet port controller is used to output control signals for data transmission and reception, port status management, and traffic scheduling of 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

[0062] Specifically, this embodiment integrates a SERDES interface module, a PPU processing unit, and an 8-channel Gigabit Ethernet port controller to achieve collaborative operation of high-speed data transmission, hardware acceleration processing, and multi-port concurrent control. The SERDES differential signal lines ensure low latency and high reliability for gigabit-level data transmission, the hardware acceleration provided by the PPU processing unit improves network packet processing efficiency, and the 8-channel port controller enables precise traffic scheduling and status management, thereby improving the processing performance and response speed of network edge computing.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, the eight network transformers are H2456G model network transformers;

[0064] Each H2456G network transformer includes a 75Ω impedance matching resistor for electrical isolation and impedance matching of network signals;

[0065] The eight network transformers correspond to eight network ports, including PORT0 to PORT7.

[0066] Specifically, this embodiment uses eight H2456G network transformers with 75Ω impedance matching resistors to achieve complete electrical isolation and precise impedance matching of network signals, eliminating signal crosstalk and reflection loss between ports. The one-to-one connection of PORT0 to PORT7 ensures the independence of the eight network ports, thereby guaranteeing the signal quality and transmission reliability of multi-port network communication.

[0067] like Figure 2 As shown, the IS6605A dual-channel buck chip includes a first buck circuit and a second buck circuit.

[0068] The first step-down circuit provides a power output of 1.2V and 4A through inductor L1 and output capacitor C1;

[0069] The second step-down circuit provides a power output of 3.3V and 4A through inductor L2 and output capacitor C2.

[0070] Specifically, this embodiment achieves precise voltage regulation and ripple suppression for 1.2V and 4A power supplies and 3.3V and 4A power supplies through the independent design of the first and second step-down circuits and the complete filter network formed by inductors L1 and L2 and output capacitors C1 and C2. The dual independent outputs avoid mutual interference between different voltage levels, thereby providing a high-precision, low-ripple stable power output and ensuring the reliable operation of the CTC2118 chip.

[0071] like Figure 3 As shown, the device also includes an HDMI video output circuit and a USB interface circuit;

[0072] The HDMI video output circuit includes an HDMI signal processing chip and an ESD protection circuit, used to output high-definition video signals;

[0073] The USB interface circuit includes a USB controller and a USB signal conditioning circuit for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 data transmission.

[0074] Specifically, this embodiment integrates an HDMI video output circuit and a USB interface circuit to expand the functions of high-definition video signal output and USB 2.0 / 3.0 data transmission. The HDMI signal processing chip, together with the ESD protection circuit, ensures the stability of video output and anti-static capability. The USB controller and signal conditioning circuit support multi-rate data transmission, thereby enhancing the human-computer interaction capability and external device connection compatibility of portable devices.

[0075] like Figure 3 As shown, the CTC2118 network processing chip also includes a clock management circuit and a reset control circuit;

[0076] The clock management circuit provides a system clock signal for the CTC2118 network processing chip;

[0077] The reset control circuit is used to perform power-on reset and software reset of the CTC2118 network processing chip.

[0078] Specifically, this embodiment uses a clock management circuit and a reset control circuit to achieve timing control and startup protection for the CTC2118 network processing chip. The stable system clock signal provided by the clock management circuit ensures the synchronous and coordinated operation of the various modules inside the chip. The power-on reset and software reset functions supported by the reset control circuit provide a complete fault recovery mechanism, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the network processing chip.

[0079] The gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit includes an RTL8211F gigabit Ethernet transceiver.

[0080] The RTL8211F Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is connected to the CTC2118 network processing chip via the RGMII interface;

[0081] The RTL8211F Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is used for transmitting and receiving Gigabit Ethernet physical layer signals.

[0082] Specifically, this embodiment uses the RTL8211F Gigabit Ethernet transceiver to achieve high-performance transmission and reception of Gigabit Ethernet physical layer signals. The connection between the RGMII interface and the CTC2118 chip ensures low latency and high bandwidth for Gigabit data transmission, providing complete network interface functions, thereby enhancing the network connectivity performance and communication reliability of the device.

[0083] like Figure 4 As shown, each H2456G network transformer also includes an EMI filter circuit and an ESD protection circuit;

[0084] The EMI filter circuit is used to filter out electromagnetic interference in network signals;

[0085] The ESD protection circuit is used to protect network ports from electrostatic discharge damage.

[0086] Specifically, this embodiment integrates EMI filtering circuits and ESD protection circuits into each H2456G network transformer, achieving comprehensive electromagnetic compatibility protection for the network port. The EMI filtering circuit effectively suppresses the impact of electromagnetic interference on the network signal, and the ESD protection circuit provides reliable electrostatic discharge protection, thereby improving the anti-interference capability and protection level of the network port and ensuring stable communication in harsh electromagnetic environments.

[0087] like Figure 2 As shown, the multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit also includes a power monitoring circuit and an overvoltage protection circuit;

[0088] The power monitoring circuit is used to monitor the voltage and current status of each power supply output in real time.

[0089] The overvoltage protection circuit is used to prevent damage to the CTC2118 network processing chip and the Gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit in case of abnormal power supply.

[0090] Specifically, this embodiment achieves monitoring and protection of a multi-channel DC-DC power management system through a power monitoring circuit and an overvoltage protection circuit. The real-time voltage and current status detection of the power monitoring circuit provides accurate power status feedback, and the overvoltage protection circuit cuts off the power supply in time when the power supply is abnormal to avoid chip damage. This builds a complete power safety guarantee system and ensures the long-term stable operation of the CTC2118 network processing chip and the Gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit.

[0091] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A backpack-style intelligent portable cloud platform, characterized in that, The portable smart cloud platform includes a portable casing, a CTC2118 network processing chip, a network port transformer array, a gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit, and a multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit. The portable housing includes a main body and a back-mounting fixing structure, the back-mounting fixing structure including four back buckles, which are disposed at the bottom of the portable housing; The CTC2118 network processing chip includes 8 gigabit Ethernet ports and a built-in PPU processing unit. The network port transformer array includes 8 network transformers, which are sequentially connected to the 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports of the CTC2118 network processing chip. The gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit is connected to the CTC2118 network processing chip via the SERDES high-speed serial interface. The multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit is used to provide a stable power supply.

2. The portable intelligent cloud platform as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit includes an IS6605A dual-channel buck chip and an SCT2650STER single-channel buck chip. The IS6605A dual-channel buck chip is used to provide dual-channel regulated outputs of 1.2V and 3.3V, with an output current of 4A for both. The SCT2650STER single-channel buck chip is used to provide a 3.3V regulated output to power the auxiliary circuitry of the CTC2118 network processing chip.

3. The portable intelligent cloud platform as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The CTC2118 network processing chip includes a SERDES interface module, a PPU processing unit, and an 8-channel Gigabit Ethernet port controller. The SERDES interface module is connected to the Gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit via differential signal lines for high-speed data transmission; The PPU processing unit is used for hardware acceleration processing and forwarding control of network data packets; The 8-channel Gigabit Ethernet port controller is used to output control signals for data transmission and reception, port status management, and traffic scheduling of 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

4. The portable intelligent cloud platform as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The eight network transformers are H2456G model network transformers; Each H2456G network transformer includes a 75Ω impedance matching resistor for electrical isolation and impedance matching of network signals; The eight network transformers correspond to eight network ports, including PORT0 to PORT7.

5. A portable intelligent cloud platform as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The IS6605A dual-channel buck chip includes a first buck circuit and a second buck circuit. The first step-down circuit provides a power output of 1.2V and 4A through inductor L1 and output capacitor C1; The second step-down circuit provides a power output of 3.3V and 4A through inductor L2 and output capacitor C2.

6. A backpack-style intelligent portable cloud platform as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The backpack-type intelligent portable cloud platform also includes an HDMI video output circuit and a USB interface circuit. The HDMI video output circuit includes an HDMI signal processing chip and an ESD protection circuit, used to output high-definition video signals; The USB interface circuit includes a USB controller and a USB signal conditioning circuit for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 data transmission.

7. A portable intelligent cloud platform as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The CTC2118 network processing chip also includes a clock management circuit and a reset control circuit; The clock management circuit provides a system clock signal for the CTC2118 network processing chip; The reset control circuit is used to perform power-on reset and software reset of the CTC2118 network processing chip.

8. A portable intelligent cloud platform as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit includes an RTL8211F gigabit Ethernet transceiver. The RTL8211F Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is connected to the CTC2118 network processing chip via the RGMII interface; The RTL8211F Gigabit Ethernet transceiver is used for transmitting and receiving Gigabit Ethernet physical layer signals.

9. A backpack-style intelligent portable cloud platform as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Each H2456G network transformer also includes EMI filtering circuitry and ESD protection circuitry; The EMI filter circuit is used to filter out electromagnetic interference in network signals; The ESD protection circuit is used to protect network ports from electrostatic discharge damage.

10. A backpack-style intelligent portable cloud platform as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The multi-channel DC-DC power management circuit also includes a power monitoring circuit and an overvoltage protection circuit; The power monitoring circuit is used to monitor the voltage and current status of each power supply output in real time. The overvoltage protection circuit is used to prevent damage to the CTC2118 network processing chip and the Gigabit Ethernet PHY circuit in case of power abnormality.

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