Active Optical Cable Connector Wireless Signal Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing active optical cables rely on copper cables for low-speed signal transmission, which complicates the manufacturing process, increases weight and size, and introduces failure risks due to high-temperature welding and complex processing.
Innovation Solution
An active optical cable connector integrating a power supply interface, an optoelectronic conversion module, and a short-range wireless communication module, specifically using a UWB module for signal transmission, replacing copper cables and incorporating a positioning unit for detection, and utilizing COB and optical fiber end face processing for assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If copper cables are used for low-speed signal transmission in active optical cables, then signal transmission capability is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the copper cable component from the active optical cable structure. By using wireless communication modules (Bluetooth, ZigBee, NFC, or UWB) instead of physical copper cables for low-speed signal transmission, the cable structure is simplified to contain only optical fibers, eliminating the need for copper wire processing and reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining signal transmission capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical signal transmission system (copper cables) with a wireless electromagnetic communication system. The wireless communication module transmits control signals and low-speed data wirelessly, substituting the physical copper cable connection with radio frequency communication, thereby simplifying the overall cable structure
2Speed
If copper cables and complex processing are used, then signal transmission is achieved, but weight and size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the copper cable component from the active optical cable structure. By using wireless communication modules (Bluetooth, ZigBee, NFC, or UWB) instead of physical copper cables for low-speed signal transmission, the cable structure is simplified to contain only optical fibers, eliminating the need for copper wire processing and reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining signal transmission capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state and composition of the cable by eliminating copper wires and adopting a all-optical structure with wireless communication. This parameter change from hybrid copper-optical to pure optical with wireless signaling reduces both weight and volume while maintaining functional performance
3Reliability
If high-temperature welding and complex processing are used for copper cables, then electrical connection is achieved, but manufacturing reliability decreases due to failure risks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the copper cable component from the active optical cable structure. By using wireless communication modules (Bluetooth, ZigBee, NFC, or UWB) instead of physical copper cables for low-speed signal transmission, the cable structure is simplified to contain only optical fibers, eliminating the need for copper wire processing and reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining signal transmission capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical signal transmission system (copper cables) with a wireless electromagnetic communication system. The wireless communication module transmits control signals and low-speed data wirelessly, substituting the physical copper cable connection with radio frequency communication, thereby simplifying the overall cable structure
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
This solution simplifies the cable structure, reduces weight and size, eliminates manufacturing failures, and enhances product reliability by eliminating copper wire processing and associated risks, while maintaining high-speed signal transmission performance.
Implementation Method 1
an optoelectronic conversion module and a short-range wireless communication module
Implementation Method 2
the short-range wireless communication module is configured to transmit a control signal and a low-speed signal of the active optical cable
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an active optical cable connector and an active optical cable assembly. The active optical cable connector includes a power supply interface, an optoelectronic conversion module and a short-range wireless communication module, wherein the power supply interface is electrically connected with the optoelectronic conversion module and the short-range wireless communication module, respectively, and the short-range wireless communication module is configured to transmit a control signal and a low-speed signal of the active optical cable.