Antenna Matching Device Dynamic Bandwidth Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile communication systems are inefficient in utilizing frequency bandwidth, particularly in supporting both wideband and narrowband signals within the same frequency band, leading to suboptimal use of limited frequency resources and increased radiation power.
Innovation Solution
An antenna matching device and transceiver that dynamically adjusts frequency band and bandwidth using an antenna matching controller, a variable matching unit comprising resistors, inductors, capacitors, and switches to optimize signal transmission and reception, minimizing unnecessary radiation power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single transmitting antenna terminal matched according to a specific frequency band is used, then the signal transmission for that frequency band is optimized, but the frequency bandwidth utilization efficiency deteriorates when supporting multiple services with different frequency bands and bandwidths
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the matching circuit configurable and adaptable through switch control signals. The antenna matching device dynamically reconfigures the matching circuit parameters (such as impedance values) based on the required service type, frequency band, and bandwidth. This allows the system to transition from a static matched configuration to a dynamic one that can adapt to different communication standards (e.g., WCDMA, WiMAX, WLAN) and service requirements, thereby resolving the contradiction between optimized signal transmission for a specific band and efficient utilization of multiple frequency bands.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by varying the electrical characteristics of the matching circuit components. The controller adjusts parameters such as impedance, capacitance, and inductance values of the matching circuit based on the detected service type and frequency band. This enables the antenna system to maintain optimal performance across different frequency bands and bandwidths by changing the matching parameters in real-time, thus improving both signal transmission quality and frequency bandwidth utilization efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If frequency resources are allocated for multiple services, then service coverage is improved, but frequency use efficiency deteriorates due to limited frequency resources and unnecessary radiation power
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by optimizing the matching circuit characteristics specifically for the active service and frequency band in use. Instead of using a generic matching circuit that compromises performance across all bands, the system configures the matching circuit with optimal local parameters tailored to the current service requirements. This ensures maximum frequency use efficiency for the active service while maintaining the capability to support multiple services, thereby resolving the contradiction between service coverage and frequency use efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the potential harm of having multiple services sharing limited frequency resources into a benefit by implementing intelligent service detection and adaptive matching. The system detects which service is currently active and configures the matching circuit accordingly, ensuring that frequency resources are efficiently utilized for the active service. This approach transforms the challenge of multi-service support into an opportunity to optimize frequency use efficiency through adaptive resource allocation, reducing unnecessary radiation power while maintaining comprehensive service coverage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a wideband antenna is used to cover multiple frequency bands, then frequency bandwidth utilization is improved, but the matching precision deteriorates for specific narrowband services
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the frequency band coverage into multiple segments, each optimized for specific services. The matching circuit is configured with different parameter sets corresponding to different frequency band segments (e.g., 2.1 GHz for WCDMA, 3.5 GHz for WiMAX, 5.8 GHz for WLAN). The controller selectively activates the appropriate segment configuration based on the detected service type, thereby maintaining high matching precision for narrowband services while preserving the wideband antenna's capability to cover multiple frequency bands.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the matching circuit parameters dynamically adjustable based on the active service. When a narrowband service is detected, the matching circuit is configured with precise parameters optimized for that specific band. When wideband coverage is required, the system can switch to a broader matching configuration. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to maintain high matching precision for specific narrowband services while utilizing the wideband antenna's full capability across multiple frequency bands.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables efficient use of frequency resources by optimizing frequency bandwidth, reducing unnecessary radiation power, and maximizing user capacity while minimizing system construction costs.
Implementation Method 1
an antenna variable matching unit that variably forms a matching circuit according to the switch control signal to be sent from the antenna matching controller and varies the frequency band and the bandwidth
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to an antenna matching device that varies a frequency bandwidth according to mobile communication services, and to a transceiver having the same. To this end, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a transceiver that varies a frequency band and a bandwidth according to required services in a mobile communication system, the transceiver including an antenna matching controller that generates a prescribed switch control signal according to a service requested by a user, an antenna variable matching unit that variably forms a matching circuit according to the switch control signal to be transmitted from the antenna matching controller and varies the frequency band and the bandwidth, an analog processing unit that processes a signal to be transmitted/received through the antenna variable matching unit, and a wideband antenna that transmits/receives a radio frequency according to the frequency band and the bandwidth set by the antenna variable matching unit. Another exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides an antenna matching device including a resistor that reduces a frequency bandwidth, an inductor that reduces a frequency passing band, a capacitor and a resistor that increase the frequency passing band, and switches that control the operations of the inductor and the capacitor. According to the present invention, unnecessary radiation power of a variable matching unit can be minimized, and maximum transmission power required according to services can be reduced. In addition, system construction costs can be reduced, and a user capacity can be increased.


