Dynamic Voltage Control Circuit for Multi-Circuit Power Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional power circuits lack flexibility in providing voltage signals, as they do not account for the distinct performance requirements of various circuits within an electronic device, leading to suboptimal performance across all circuits when a single voltage signal is used.

Innovation Solution

A power circuit comprising a control circuit and a power providing circuit that generates optimal voltage signals based on performance indicators and coefficients specific to each circuit, allowing dynamic adjustment of voltage signals to optimize performance indicators such as power consumption, noise, or maximum loading current.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single voltage signal is provided to all circuits, then the power circuit structure is simple, but the performance of individual circuits cannot be optimized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower circuit structureVSAvoidcircuit performance optimization
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The power circuit is segmented into multiple independent voltage output channels, each capable of providing optimized voltage signals to specific circuits. The control circuit divides the power providing function into separate controllable segments, allowing each circuit to receive tailored voltage signals while maintaining overall system integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If voltage signals are optimized for one circuit, then that circuit's performance is improved, but other circuits' performance is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit performanceVSAvoidvoltage signal flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The power circuit implements dynamic voltage signal adjustment through the control circuit, which continuously monitors performance indicators and automatically adjusts voltage parameters in real-time. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize voltage signals for different circuits based on their current operational status and performance requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The control circuit changes voltage signal parameters (amplitude, frequency, phase) based on detected performance indicators. By dynamically modifying these parameters, the system can optimize each circuit's performance according to its specific requirements while maintaining adaptability across different operating conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If different voltage signals are provided to different circuits, then circuit performance is optimized, but the power circuit complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit performance optimizationVSAvoidpower circuit structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power providing circuit is designed with multi-functionality, capable of serving multiple circuits with different voltage requirements through a single integrated structure. The control circuit implements universal control logic that can manage multiple voltage outputs using a unified control architecture, reducing overall system complexity despite providing customized signals.

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

Data Source

PatentUS10591946B2Electronic device, power circuit applied to the electronic device, and associated method
Publication Date: 2020.03.17 REALTEK SEMICON CORP
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AI summary

A power circuit applied to an electronic device, includes: a control circuit and a power providing circuit, wherein the control circuit is coupled to at least one circuit installed within the electronic device, and is arranged to generate a providing information according to at least one performance indicator of the circuit, wherein the providing information includes an optimal voltage signal setting, and the optimal voltage signal setting is generated according to a performance coefficient corresponding to each performance indicator; the power providing circuit is coupled to the control circuit and the at least one circuit, and is arranged to dynamically provide a voltage signal to the circuit according to the providing information.