Multi-band Frequency Synthesizer Parameter Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication devices face challenges in efficiently supporting multiple wireless communication standards on a single chip, leading to increased complexity and real estate consumption, while also requiring cost-effective and efficient design for multi-standard capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A communication device with adjustable and configurable components in transmitter and receiver modules, allowing dynamic frequency planning at the IC level, enabling operation across various protocols and bands with optimized power consumption and reduced circuitry complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless communication standards are supported on a single chip, then communication device versatility is improved, but device complexity and real estate consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal frequency synthesizer architecture that can operate across multiple frequency bands and support multiple wireless communication standards (GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE) using a single chip. The synthesizer uses programmable dividers and phase lock loops that can be configured through operational parameters to generate the required frequencies for different standards, eliminating the need for separate synthesizers for each standard and thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining multi-standard capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic adjustment of operational parameters including frequency, bandwidth, and power levels to enable the same hardware components to adapt to different communication standards. By changing these parameters programmatically, the device can switch between standards without requiring separate dedicated circuits for each standard, thus reducing overall device complexity while maintaining versatility
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wireless communication standards are supported on a single chip, then communication device versatility is improved, but real estate consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple frequency synthesizer functions into a single integrated circuit block that can generate frequencies for multiple bands (GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900, WCDMA, LTE). By merging what would traditionally require separate synthesizer circuits into one shared resource, the patent significantly reduces the chip real estate required while maintaining the ability to support multiple bands and standards through programmable configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The frequency synthesizer is designed as a universal block that can serve multiple communication standards and frequency bands through programmable dividers and phase lock loops. This multi-functional approach allows a single chip area to support what would otherwise require multiple dedicated circuits, thereby reducing real estate consumption while maintaining multi-band capability
3Use of energy by moving object
If operational parameters are adjusted for different protocols and bands, then power consumption is optimized, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic operational parameter adjustment where the frequency synthesizer and radio frequency components can be programmatically reconfigured for different protocols and frequency bands. This dynamic capability allows the system to optimize power consumption by activating only the necessary components for the current communication standard and band, while the programmable nature of the adjustment mechanism keeps the added complexity manageable through software control rather than hardwired switches
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AI summary
Enhanced granularity operational parameters adjustment of components and modules in a multi-band, multi-standard communication device. For supporting two-way communications, a communication device includes receiver and transmitter modules. Each module includes various components that are configurable and/or programmable based on a protocol and band pair by which the communication device is operating. The communication device is a multi-protocol and multi-band capable communication device capable to operate in accordance with any one protocol and band at a first time and another protocol and band at a second time. The various components within each of the receiver and transmitter modules can be adjusted using one or more operational parameters. In some instances, a given component can be controlled by more than one operational parameter. Alternatively, certain components are controlled only one operational parameter. The operational parameters that configure the components may be calculated, retrieved from a memory, and/or determined using other means.