Connector Converter Board Layout to Prevent Signal Interference

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing connector converters experience signal interference during operation, which affects their performance.

Innovation Solution

The connector converter design includes a digital signal board and a power source board positioned side by side with output interfaces in between, electrically connected via pin headers. The connecting wire has a metal plate embedded in the digital signal board, secured with UV adhesive, to enhance stability and prevent signal interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the digital signal board and power source board are integrated in the same connector converter, then the device can perform both signal conversion and charging functions, but signal interference occurs between the digital circuit and power source circuit

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnector conversion and charging functionVSAvoidsignal interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The connector converter is divided into two independent boards: a digital signal board for signal conversion and a power source board for charging. These boards are positioned side by side and space apart from each other, allowing each to function independently without signal interference while maintaining dual functionality within a single device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Volume of moving object

If the digital signal board and power source board are positioned close together to save space, then the device size is reduced, but signal interference between the two boards increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnector converter sizeVSAvoidsignal interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The digital signal board and power source board are arranged side by side in a planar configuration rather than stacked vertically, creating spatial separation in the horizontal dimension. This dimensional arrangement reduces signal interference while maintaining compact overall device size

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Device complexity

If the connecting wire is directly connected to the digital signal board without additional components, then the device structure is simpler, but connection stability and signal integrity are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection structureVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A metal plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the connecting wire and the digital signal board. The metal plate is embedded in the digital signal board and provides a stable, shielded connection point that improves signal integrity and connection reliability without significantly increasing overall device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3618203B1Connector converter
Publication Date: 2025.04.30 GUANGDONG GOPOD GRP HLDG CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a connector converter, comprising a shell (10), a digital signal board (20), a power source board (30) and a connecting wire (40), wherein the digital signal board (20) and the power source board (30) are respectively integrated with a digital circuit and a power source circuit, the digital signal board (20) and the power source board (30) are both provided in the shell (10) and electrically connected to each other, an inner end of the connecting wire (40) is electrically connected to the digital signal board (20), an outer end of the connecting wire (40) extends out of the shell (10) and is provided with an input interface (50), the digital signal board (20) is provided with a plurality of output interfaces (60), and the shell (10) is provided with an outer pocket (111). The digital signal board (20) and the power source board (30) are respectively integrated with the digital circuit and the power source circuit, so that signal interference between the digital circuit and power source circuit can be effectively avoided during operation of the connector converter, thereby ensuring a better using effect of the connector converter, as well as facilitating better heat dissipation of the connector converter.