Dynamic-Bias Amplifier Input Stage for Higher Drive, Lower Power

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Solution Overview

Problem

In portable electronic devices, increasing scan frequency for better dynamic images leads to higher dynamic power consumption, necessitating enhanced driving capability of the output buffer, which typically results in increased static current consumption, shortening battery life.

Innovation Solution

A dynamic-bias method and device that detects current signals in an amplifier's input stage, dynamically adjusting bias voltages to enhance driving capability without increasing static current, thereby reducing power consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If the static current of the output buffer is increased to enhance driving capability, then the driving capability is improved, but the power consumption increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving capabilityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a static bias current approach to a dynamic biasing scheme. The output buffer's bias current is dynamically adjusted based on the scan frequency detected by the detection unit. When scan frequency increases indicating dynamic image processing needs, the bias current increases to enhance driving capability. When scan frequency decreases, the bias current reduces to lower power consumption. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between maintaining high driving capability and reducing power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the bias current parameter dynamically based on operating conditions. The detection unit monitors scan frequency and controls the bias current magnitude accordingly. By varying this key parameter (bias current) according to the detected scan frequency, the system achieves high driving capability when needed while minimizing power consumption during static or low-frequency operations, thus resolving the technical contradiction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the scan frequency is increased to improve dynamic image quality, then the dynamic image quality is improved, but the dynamic power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic image qualityVSAvoiddynamic power consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by using the detection unit to monitor the scan frequency and using this information to control the bias current of the output buffer. The detection unit provides feedback about the operating conditions (scan frequency), and the control unit adjusts the bias current accordingly. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures that power consumption is optimized based on actual dynamic image processing needs, resolving the contradiction between image quality and power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the bias current based on the detected scan frequency. When high scan frequency is detected (indicating dynamic image processing), the bias current increases to maintain image quality. When low scan frequency is detected, the bias current decreases to reduce power consumption. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to maintain reliability for dynamic images while minimizing unnecessary power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS8742847B1Amplifier and dynamic-bias generation device and dynamic-bias method thereof
Publication Date: 2014.06.03 HIMAX TECH LTD
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AI summary

An amplifier, a dynamic-bias generation device of the amplifier and a dynamic-bias method of the amplifier are provided. The dynamic-bias generation device comprises an input stage, an output stage, a detection unit, a dynamic-bias generation unit and a switch unit. The input stage having a plurality of bias terminals converts an input signal of the amplifier into at least one current signal according to the voltage of the bias terminals. The output stage receives and converts the current signal into an output signal of the amplifier. The detection unit detects the current signal. The dynamic-bias generation unit generates a plurality of bias voltages according to the current signal. The switch unit dynamically determines the connection relations between the bias voltages of the dynamic-bias generation unit and the bias terminals of the input stage according to the detection result of the detection unit.