Co-Packaged Network Connector for Single-Cable Power and Optics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Co-packaged networking devices face challenges in providing power alongside data transmission due to the use of fiber optic cables, which increases cabling requirements and reduces signal integrity, as conventional transceiver devices are expensive and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A co-packaged networking system that integrates a power controller device with an optical/electrical signal conversion processing system and a connector subsystem, allowing for the transmission of both power and data via a single power/data cable, eliminating the need for separate cabling and transceiver devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If fiber optic cables are used for co-packaged networking, then data transmission speed is improved, but the ability to provide power along with data is lost and cabling requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines optical signal transmission and electrical power transmission into a single integrated cable system. The connector subsystem integrates optical sub-connectors and electrical sub-connectors, allowing both data and power to be delivered through one cable rather than requiring separate fiber optic and power cables.
Solution Approach 2:
The single cable system serves multiple functions simultaneously - it transmits optical data signals through the optical sub-connector and delivers electrical power through the electrical sub-connector. This multi-functional cable replaces the need for separate dedicated data and power cables.
2Reliability
If conventional transceiver devices are used, then optical signal conversion is achieved, but device cost increases and signal integrity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the external transceiver devices from the networking system by integrating the optical/electrical signal conversion processing directly into the switch device. This eliminates the need for separate transceiver components and their associated cables, reducing points of failure and improving signal integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical/electrical signal conversion processing system is merged directly with the switch device in a co-packaged architecture. This integration eliminates the need for external transceiver devices and reduces the complexity of the overall system while maintaining signal integrity.
3Use of energy by moving object
If separate fiber optic and power cabling is used, then power delivery is achieved, but cabling requirements and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the optical signal transmission path and the electrical power delivery path into a single integrated cable assembly. The connector subsystem contains both optical sub-connectors and electrical sub-connectors that work together to deliver both data and power through one cable connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The single cable system performs multiple functions - transmitting optical data signals and delivering electrical power simultaneously. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate dedicated data and power cables, reducing installation complexity.
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 enhances data transmission speeds, improves signal integrity, and reduces cabling requirements by enabling simultaneous power and data transmission through a single cable, addressing the inefficiencies of existing co-packaged switch devices.
Implementation Method 1
an optical/electrical signal conversion processing system that is configured to convert between optical signals and electrical signals
Implementation Method 2
an optical signal sub-connector that is configured to receive first optical signals from the optical/electrical signal conversion processing system and transmit the first optical signals via the power/data connector on the power/data cable and through the power/data cable to the powered device
Implementation Method 3
a power sub-connector that is configured to receive power from the power controller device and transmit the power via the power/data connector on the power/data cable and through the power/data cable to the powered device
Data Source
AI summary
A powering co-packaged networking system includes a powering co-packaged networking device coupled via a power/data cable to a powered device. The powering co-packaged networking device includes a connector subsystem coupled to a power controller device and an optical/electrical signal conversion processing system that converts between optical signals and electrical signals. The connector subsystem is connected to the powered device via a power/data connector on the power/data cable, and includes an optical signal sub-connector that receives optical signals from the optical/electrical signal conversion processing system and transmits the optical signals via the power/data connector on the power/data cable and through the power/data cable to the powered device, and a power sub-connector that receives power from the power controller device and transmits the power via the power/data connector on the power/data cable and through the power/data cable to the powered device.