Dynamic Voltage Conversion Circuit With Alternating Semiconductor Switches
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional voltage signal conversion chips in integrated circuits have complex structures, high production costs, and occupy large areas, affecting the performance of integrated circuits.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic control conversion circuit is designed, incorporating a dynamic control unit, semiconductor switches, and a circuit output unit, which allows for dynamic voltage signal conversion with a simple structure, low production cost, and minimal area occupation by alternately switching semiconductor switches to avoid switch competition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional conversion chip is used to realize potential conversion, then the voltage signal can be converted and adjusted, but the production cost increases and the occupied area becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
The conversion chip is segmented into multiple semiconductor switches (first semiconductor switch, second semiconductor switch, third semiconductor switch, fourth semiconductor switch) that can be independently controlled. Each switch handles a specific portion of the voltage conversion task, allowing the system to achieve complex voltage conversion functionality through coordinated operation of simpler individual components, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining conversion capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic control signals (first dynamic control signal, second dynamic control signal, third dynamic control signal, fourth dynamic control signal) that dynamically adjust the state of each semiconductor switch based on the required voltage conversion. This dynamic switching mechanism enables the circuit to adapt to different voltage conversion requirements without requiring a complex fixed-structure conversion chip, reducing both device complexity and occupied area while maintaining reliable voltage signal conversion
2Reliability
If a traditional conversion chip is used to realize potential conversion, then the voltage signal can be converted, but the production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses multiple semiconductor switches that can be manufactured using standard semiconductor fabrication processes. These switches are essentially copies of basic semiconductor device structures that can be produced cost-effectively using existing manufacturing infrastructure, unlike specialized conversion chips that require complex custom fabrication. This copying approach maintains voltage conversion reliability while significantly reducing production costs
Solution Approach 2:
The semiconductor switches are designed with multi-functionality, serving both as voltage conversion elements and as controllable circuit components. Each switch can operate in different states (on/off, different resistance levels) to achieve various voltage conversion ratios and configurations. This universality eliminates the need for specialized conversion chip designs, reducing production costs while maintaining reliable voltage signal conversion capability
3Reliability
If a traditional conversion chip is used to realize potential conversion, then the voltage signal can be converted, but the occupied area becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested arrangement where the control logic for generating dynamic control signals is integrated within or closely coupled with the semiconductor switch structures. The dynamic control unit that generates control signals is functionally nested with the switching elements it controls, creating a compact configuration. This nesting eliminates the need for separate, large-area conversion chip structures while maintaining reliable voltage conversion capability, significantly reducing the occupied area
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a dynamic control conversion circuit, which includes: a dynamic control unit configured to generate a dynamic control signal according to a received input signal; a first semiconductor switch, a control terminal of the first semiconductor switch is connected with a first signal output terminal of the dynamic control unit, and a first terminal of the first semiconductor switch is connected with a first voltage terminal; a second semiconductor switch, a control terminal of the second semiconductor switch is connected with a second signal output terminal of the dynamic control unit; and a circuit output unit having a first control terminal connected with a second terminal of the first semiconductor switch and a first terminal of the second semiconductor switch, and a second control terminal connected with a second terminal of the second semiconductor switch and a third signal output terminal of the dynamic control unit.