Dynamic Link Control for Chip-to-Chip Communication Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile wireless communication devices face power inefficiencies in their transmitters and receivers, which significantly impact battery life due to the high power consumption of these components, especially in systems where wireline and mobile communications are increasing.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for dynamic link control in a chip-to-chip communication system, where each chip is equipped with selectable integrated directional antennas and transceivers, allowing for dynamic configuration of communication links by controlling output power, gain, impedance matching, and frequency, thereby optimizing power consumption and communication efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If transmitters and receivers operate at high power levels to maintain communication quality, then communication reliability is improved, but power consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic link control that continuously monitors communication conditions and adjusts transmitter power levels, receiver gain, and bandwidth allocation in real-time. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to use high power only when necessary for maintaining reliable communication, while reducing power consumption during periods of good signal conditions or low traffic demand.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes multiple operating parameters simultaneously including power output levels, frequency bandwidth, and receiver sensitivity settings. By adjusting these parameters based on traffic activity and signal quality metrics, the system maintains communication reliability while optimizing power efficiency across different operating scenarios.
2Productivity
If bandwidth is increased to improve data transmission capacity, then communication efficiency is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic bandwidth allocation that adjusts the frequency spectrum utilization based on traffic activity levels and communication quality requirements. The system expands bandwidth when high data transmission capacity is needed and contracts bandwidth during low-activity periods, thereby maintaining productivity while reducing power consumption during idle or low-demand states.
3Use of energy by moving object
If continuous monitoring and dynamic adjustment of communication parameters is implemented, then power efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the communication system automatically monitors its own performance metrics, detects suboptimal operating conditions, and adjusts its parameters without external intervention. This self-regulating capability reduces power consumption through intelligent control while minimizing the need for complex external management systems.
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AI summary
A wireless device comprising a plurality of chips may be operable to dynamically configure wireless communication between the plurality of chips. Each of the chips may include one or more transceivers and one or more integrated directional antennas communicatively coupled to the one or more transceivers. The communications link between chips in the wireless device may be dynamically configured via control of the transceivers and/or the integrated directional antennas. The antennas may include patch antennas and/or dipole antennas. The transceivers may be configured by controlling output power of power amplifiers or by controlling gain of low noise amplifiers. The communications link may be dynamically configured by controlling a characteristic impedance of the antennas for impedance matching to transceivers. A frequency of the communication link may be controlled by configuring the antennas. A bandwidth of the communications link may be configured based on activity of processors in the wireless device.