Dual-Impedance Frequency Detection for Multi-Band Signal Linearity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices face challenges in maintaining signal quality across different frequency bands due to varying frequency responses of components, leading to signal distortion and poor communication quality.

Innovation Solution

A frequency detector with two impedance circuits, each with distinct frequency responses, is used to adjust impedance based on input signal frequency, enabling accurate frequency detection and subsequent adjustment of signal processing units to maintain linearity across bands.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If electronic devices support wider frequency bands to accommodate diverse network communication applications, then the versatility and applicability of the device is improved, but the signal quality and linearity deteriorate due to different frequency responses of components at different frequencies

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency band supportVSAvoidsignal quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The frequency detector divides the frequency detection function into two separate impedance circuits (first impedance circuit and second impedance circuit) with different frequency responses. Each circuit is responsible for detecting specific frequency characteristics, allowing the system to maintain accurate frequency detection across multiple frequency bands while preserving signal quality through specialized processing paths.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If the frequency response of components is optimized for one frequency band, then the signal quality in that band is improved, but the performance in other frequency bands deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal quality in specific bandVSAvoidperformance across bands
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The first impedance circuit and second impedance circuit are designed with different frequency responses tailored to different frequency bands. The first impedance circuit has components (resistor, capacitor, imaginary impedance unit) configured for optimal performance in one frequency range, while the second impedance circuit has components (second capacitor, second inductor) configured for a different frequency range. This local optimization allows each circuit to excel in its designated frequency band while the combination provides broad-band coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Device complexity

If impedance is kept constant across all frequencies, then the device complexity is reduced, but the signal distortion increases due to poor linearity in amplifying circuits

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimpedance configurationVSAvoidlinearity
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The frequency detector dynamically adjusts the impedance configuration based on the detected frequency characteristics. By using two impedance circuits with different frequency responses, the system can adapt the impedance to match the optimal values for different frequency bands, thereby maintaining linearity in amplifying circuits across the entire frequency range rather than using a fixed impedance that would compromise linearity in any single band.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 effectively improves communication quality by ensuring linearity of signal processing across different frequency bands, reducing signal distortion and enhancing overall performance.

Implementation Method 1

The frequency response of the first impedance circuit is different from a frequency response of the second impedance circuit. An impedance of the first impedance circuit, an impedance of the second impedance circuit, and the divisional signal change with a frequency of the input signal.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFrequency response:

Data Source

PatentEP3796561B1Frequency detector
Publication Date: 2024.07.17 RICHWAVE TECH CORP
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AI summary

The frequency detector (100) includes a first impedance circuit (110) and a second impedance circuit (120). The first impedance circuit (110) has a first terminal for receiving an input signal (SIGIN), and a second terminal for outputting a divisional signal (SIGDVS). The second impedance circuit (120) has a first terminal coupled to the second terminal of the first impedance circuit (110), and a second terminal coupled to a first system voltage terminal (NV1). The frequency response of the first impedance circuit (110) is different from a frequency response of the second impedance circuit (120). The resistance of the first impedance circuit (110), a resistance of the second impedance circuit (120), and the divisional signal (SIGDVS) change with a frequency of the input signal (SIGIN).