Dynamic Memory Allocation in Optical Transceivers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional optical transceivers face limitations in memory allocation for operational parameters, as they statically allocate memory, restricting flexibility and usage for other purposes.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a dynamic memory allocation system in optical transceivers, where a microprocessor allocates memory locations for parametric data, allowing the host to request and receive data without knowing the storage locations, enabling increased flexibility in memory usage and system design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If memory is statically allocated for storing operational parameters in conventional optical transceivers, then the parameters can be reliably stored and accessed, but the memory usage flexibility is reduced and other purposes are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic memory allocation where the microprocessor can allocate and reallocate memory locations for operational parameters at runtime based on actual needs. This allows the memory usage to adapt flexibly to different operating conditions while maintaining reliable access through the interface's translation of parameter identifiers to memory locations.
2Ease of operation
If a host processor transmits memory addresses to access monitored parameters, then direct access is achieved, but the host becomes aware of internal memory locations reducing design flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an interface as an intermediary layer between the host processor and the internal memory. The interface receives parameter access requests from the host using simple identifiers, translates these to actual memory locations, and retrieves the data. This shields the host from internal memory address complexity while maintaining easy access to operational parameters.
3Reliability
If certain memory portions are strictly allocated for parameter storage, then reliable parameter access is ensured, but transceiver usage for other purposes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic memory allocation where the microprocessor can allocate and reallocate memory locations for operational parameters at runtime based on actual needs. This allows the memory usage to adapt flexibly to different operating conditions while maintaining reliable access through the interface's translation of parameter identifiers to memory locations.
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AI summary
Methods, algorithms, architectures, circuits, and/or systems for dynamically allocating memory for storing parametric data in optical transceivers are disclosed. The optical transceiver can include an optical receiver configured to receive optical data; an optical transmitter configured to transmit optical data; a microprocessor configured to access data for each of a plurality of parameters that are related to operation of at least one of the optical receiver and the optical transmitter; one or more memories configured to store the data at a plurality of locations that are dynamically allocated by the microprocessor; and an interface configured to receive a request for data for one or more of the parameters from a host and provide the data in response to the request. In the present disclosure, the host is unaware of the locations at which the parametric data are stored.