Low-Voltage Data Transmission in High-Power Induction Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional high-power induction-type power supply systems experience energy dissipation and MOSFET component burnout during data signal modulation due to high voltage currents, leading to power supply instability and reduced lifespan of the receiving-end module.

Innovation Solution

A low-loss data transmission method is implemented using a high-power induction-type power supply system with a supplying-end module and a receiving-end module, featuring a MOSFET driver with high-end and low-end MOSFET components, a signal analysis circuit, and a protection circuit breaker, which modulates data signals on a low voltage DC square wave, reducing energy dissipation and preventing MOSFET component burnout.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If data signal modulation is performed using conventional amplitude modulation circuit in high-power induction-type power supply system, then data transmission function is achieved, but high voltage current causes energy dissipation and MOSFET component burnout

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission functionVSAvoidenergy dissipation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the voltage parameter from high voltage to low voltage (5V or lower) for the square wave signal used in data modulation. This parameter change reduces energy dissipation during modulation while maintaining data transmission capability through the receiving-end coil to supplying-end coil feedback path.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a dedicated feedback path through the receiving-end coil to supplying-end coil as an intermediary channel for data transmission. This separate path allows data modulation without interfering with the main power transmission path, reducing energy loss and preventing component burnout.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If data signal modulation is performed using conventional amplitude modulation circuit, then data transmission is enabled, but power supply instability occurs due to MOSFET burnout

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capabilityVSAvoidpower supply stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the power supply system into separate functional paths: a main power transmission path and a dedicated data feedback path through the coils. This segmentation isolates the data modulation function from the power transmission function, preventing modulation-related failures from affecting power supply stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The coil feedback path serves as an intermediary channel that carries both power and data signals separately. By using this intermediary path for data transmission, the system achieves data capability while maintaining power supply reliability through electrical isolation of the modulation function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Speed

If high voltage current is used for data signal modulation, then data transmission range is extended, but MOSFET component lifespan is reduced due to burnout risk

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission effectivenessVSAvoidMOSFET component lifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the voltage parameter to low voltage (5V or lower) for modulation signals, which extends component lifespan by eliminating burnout risk. Data transmission effectiveness is maintained through optimized modulation techniques and the dedicated feedback path, proving that high voltage is not necessary for effective communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent treats the MOSFET components as long-lasting elements by using low-voltage modulation that prevents burnout. This approach prioritizes component longevity over high-power modulation capability, aligning with the goal of extending system operational duration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The method ensures stable power supply and data transmission with reduced energy loss, preventing MOSFET component burnout and maintaining high power output stability, while eliminating power interruptions during data signal modulation.

Implementation Method 1

Subject induction between a supplying-end coil of a supplying-end module and a receiving-end coil of a receiving-end module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a modulation operation which modulates a data signal on a low voltage DC square wave in the amplitude modulation circuit of the receiving-end module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAmplitude modulation: Phase Modulation

Data Source

PatentUS8981600B2Low-loss data transmission method for high-power induction-type power supply system
Publication Date: 2015.03.17 FU TONG TECH
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AI summary

A low-loss data transmission method used in a high-power induction-type power supply system consisting of a supplying-end module and a receiving-end module is disclosed. The supplying-end microprocessor of the supplying-end module has built-in anti-noise signal analysis software that can remove noises from the data signal fed back by the receiving-end module, assuring high stability of the transmission of data signal and reducing energy dissipation of data transmission. Subject to a special circuit arrangement of the receiving-end coil of the receiving-end module, signal modulation is performed on a low voltage DC square wave, assuring a high level of stability of the supplying of power supply to the receiving-end module.