Dynamic Signal Correction Filter for Probing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current measuring systems require multiple measurements and probes to account for dynamically changing device characteristics, leading to increased effort and error risk when probing dynamic data signals.

Innovation Solution

A dynamic measuring system with a probe interface, acquisition unit, and post-processing unit featuring a signal correction filter with time-variable coefficients that adapts dynamically based on detected events, allowing a single contact with the device under test and reducing the need for multiple measurements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple different probes and measuring systems are used to account for dynamically changing device characteristics, then measurement accuracy is improved, but measurement time and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a signal correction filter with dynamically adjustable parameters that can adapt to changing device characteristics during measurement. The filter parameters are modified based on detected signal events, allowing a single probe to effectively handle multiple operating modes without requiring physical probe changes or multiple measurement systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the parameters of the signal correction filter dynamically during measurement. When an event is detected in the signal (indicating a mode change), the filter parameters are adjusted to match the new operating conditions, enabling accurate measurement across different device states using the same hardware setup.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If multiple different probes and measuring systems are used to account for dynamically changing device characteristics, then measurement accuracy is improved, but device complexity and effort increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes a single signal correction filter capable of performing multiple functions by dynamically adjusting its parameters. Instead of requiring separate probes and measurement systems for different operating modes, the universal filter adapts its characteristics to handle various signal types and device states, simplifying the overall measurement system architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The filter transitions from a static, fixed-parameter component to a dynamic, adaptive component that automatically adjusts its characteristics based on real-time signal analysis. This dynamic capability eliminates the need for complex multi-probe setups and manual reconfiguration, reducing both device complexity and operational effort.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple sequential measurements are performed with different corrections, then adaptability to different operation modes is improved, but error risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to operation modesVSAvoiderror risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent maintains continuous, uninterrupted measurement by dynamically adjusting filter parameters during the measurement process. Instead of stopping to perform separate measurements with different corrections, the system continuously adapts the filter to match current device characteristics, eliminating gaps and reducing opportunities for errors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback by monitoring the signal for events that indicate mode changes and automatically adjusting filter parameters in response. This closed-loop approach ensures the measurement system remains adapted to current conditions without manual intervention, reducing errors associated with manual reconfiguration and ensuring consistent measurement quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3361269B1Dynamic measuring system and method for probing a dynamic data signal
Publication Date: 2022.03.30 ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO KG
  • EP3361269B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2

AI summary

A dynamic measuring system (10) is described that comprises a measuring device (14). The measuring system (10) has an acquisition unit (20) and a post processing unit (22) that is configured to post process the digital signal. The post processing unit (22) has at least one signal correction filter (24) being configured to be operated in at least two different modes for processing the digital signal. The signal correction filter (24) has at least a first signal correction filter setting being used in a first mode and a second signal correction filter setting being used in a second mode. In addition, the measuring system (10) has a switching unit (26) that is configured to select the first mode or the second mode, the switching unit (26) being configured to be operated dynamically based on an event in the data signal. The signal correction filter (24) comprises time variable coefficients. Further, a method for probing a dynamic data signal is also described.