Multi-Frequency RF Receiver Architecture for Dual-Band xT4R Upgrades
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication systems face challenges in efficiently utilizing broadband antenna capabilities to support multiple frequency bands, leading to high costs and complex configurations when upgrading from xT2R to xT4R or higher network configurations, as existing solutions require multiple antennas and additional combiner units.
Innovation Solution
A multi-frequency receiver system that divides RF signals from an antenna into different frequency bands, sending each group to an RF unit for conversion into baseband digital signals, which are then processed by a baseband processing unit, allowing for increased channel reception without adding antennas, thereby simplifying the configuration and improving network reception performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple antennas are used to support multiple frequency bands, then the network reception performance is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-frequency receiver that can process multiple frequency bands through a single antenna interface. The receiver divides RF signals into different frequency bands and processes them through shared RF units and baseband processing units, allowing one antenna to serve multiple frequency bands simultaneously, thereby reducing the number of antennas needed while maintaining reception performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple frequency band processing capabilities into a unified receiver architecture. By merging the processing paths for different frequency bands under a single antenna interface and using shared baseband processing units, the system reduces overall device complexity while supporting multiple frequency bands.
2Reliability
If multiple antennas are added to increase channel reception, then the reception performance is improved, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes a single antenna serve multiple frequency bands by implementing a multi-frequency receiver that can process signals across different frequency ranges. This eliminates the need for separate antennas for each frequency band, reducing the total number of antennas required while maintaining the ability to receive multiple channels.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the RF signal processing by dividing incoming RF signals into different frequency bands before processing. This segmentation allows a single antenna to handle multiple frequency bands through systematic signal separation and processing, reducing the need for multiple antennas.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional combiner units are used to support multiple frequency bands, then the network configuration capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple combiner units into a unified multi-frequency receiver architecture. By combining frequency band division, RF processing, and baseband processing into an integrated system, the patent eliminates the need for separate external combiner units while maintaining support for multiple frequency bands.
Solution Approach 2:
The multi-frequency receiver performs the functions previously requiring separate combiner units by implementing internal frequency band division and processing capabilities. This universal receiver handles multiple frequency bands through a single integrated interface, reducing the number of additional components needed.
4Adaptability or versatility
If four single-frequency xT2R modules are used to form dual-frequency xT4R, then the frequency band support is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of four separate single-frequency xT2R modules into a unified multi-frequency receiver architecture. By combining the processing capabilities for multiple frequency bands into a single integrated system with shared RF and baseband processing units, the patent reduces device complexity while maintaining dual-frequency xT4R functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal receiver that can handle multiple frequency bands and channel configurations through a single integrated interface. This multi-functional receiver replaces multiple specialized modules, providing dual-frequency support with reduced complexity by allowing one system to perform the functions previously requiring four separate modules.
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AI summary
A method, device, and system for communication signal transmission are provided, which relate to the field of communications, so as to improve reception performance of the network. The method includes dividing, by a multi-frequency receiver, Radio Frequency (RF) signals by frequency bands received from an antenna to obtain RF signals of different frequency bands; sending a first group of RF signals of a predetermined frequency band to an RF unit so that the RF unit converts the received first group of the RF signals of the predetermined frequency band into first baseband digital signals and sends the first baseband digital signals to a baseband processing unit; and converting a second group of the RF signals of the predetermined frequency band into second baseband digital signals and sending the second baseband digital signals to the baseband processing unit by using a digital baseband interface