DC Voltage Conversion Circuit Using Opposite Phase Signals

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional DC voltage conversion circuits for liquid crystal displays have insufficient driving capability and slow response speed, requiring two cycles of voltage-transforming signals to complete voltage boosting.

Innovation Solution

A DC voltage conversion circuit comprising diodes, capacitors, a voltage dividing unit, and a switching unit, where the second terminal of the first capacitor is connected with the first voltage-transforming signal and the second terminal of the third capacitor is connected with the second voltage-transforming signal, both being pulse signals with opposite phases, utilizing a N-type field effect transistor as the switching unit to achieve faster voltage transformation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If a conventional charge pump circuit is used for voltage conversion, then the circuit structure is simple and cost is low, but the driving capability is insufficient and response speed is slow

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse speedVSAvoidcircuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the voltage conversion process into multiple stages by introducing intermediate voltage nodes (first intermediate voltage node and second intermediate voltage node) between the input and output. Each stage uses capacitors and diodes to progressively boost the voltage, allowing the circuit to achieve higher output voltage and faster response while maintaining a relatively simple structure through modular segmentation of the conversion process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If a conventional charge pump circuit is used, then the circuit structure is simple, but the voltage conversion requires two cycles of voltage-transforming signals

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage conversion efficiencyVSAvoidconversion time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs preliminary charging actions during the first half-cycle of the voltage-transforming signal, where capacitors C1 and C3 are charged to intermediate voltages in preparation for the final voltage boost. This preliminary action allows the circuit to complete the full voltage conversion in just one complete cycle of the voltage-transforming signal, doubling the productivity compared to conventional circuits that require two cycles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Power

If more capacitors and diodes are added to improve driving capability, then the response speed increases, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving capabilityVSAvoidnumber of components
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by assigning specific functions to specific components at specific locations in the circuit. For example, capacitors C1 and C3 are strategically positioned to charge to intermediate voltages during the first half-cycle, while capacitors C2 and C4 handle the final voltage boosting during the second half-cycle. This localized functional assignment maximizes driving capability with a minimal number of components, avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 circuit quickly completes voltage transformation with strong driving capability and fast response speed, reducing the time required for voltage transformation to within one or half a cycle of the voltage-transforming signals.

Implementation Method 1

utilizing a N-type field effect transistor as the switching unit to achieve faster voltage transformation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectField effect transistor switching: Electric Field

Implementation Method 2

A first terminal of the first capacitor C1 is electrically connected with the cathode of the first diode D1 and a second terminal of the first capacitor C1 is connected with the first voltage-transforming signal DRP1

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Data Source

PatentUS10354601B2DC voltage conversion circuit, DC voltage conversion method and liquid crystal display device
Publication Date: 2019.07.16 SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICON DISPLAY TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a DC voltage conversion circuit, a DC voltage conversion method, and a liquid crystal display device. The DC voltage conversion circuit comprises a first diode, a second diode, a third diode, a fourth diode, a first capacitor, a second capacitor, a third capacitor, a fourth capacitor, a voltage dividing unit, and a switching unit. The second terminal of the first capacitor is connected with the first voltage-transforming signal and the second terminal of the third capacitor is connected with the second voltage-transforming signal. The first and second voltage-transforming signals are both pulse signals, and the first and second voltage-transforming signals have opposite phases. Comparing the present invention and the conventional art, the present invention can quickly complete the transformation of the input voltage, to reduce the require time for completing the voltage transformation, which has strong driving capability and fast response speed.