Multi-Mode Digital Communications Interface for Compact RF Circuits
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional multi-mode multi-band RF circuitry is bulky, costly, and power-intensive, failing to meet the requirements of flexibility and efficiency needed for modern wireless communications devices that support various protocols and frequency bands.
Innovation Solution
A multiple functional equivalence digital communications interface (DCI) and integrated functional circuits replace multiple discrete DCIs, forming a single module that reduces size, cost, and power consumption while maintaining performance across different communication modes and frequency bands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple discrete digital communications interfaces are used to support various communication modes and frequency bands, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity, size, and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a single digital communications interface that can operate in multiple modes (half-duplex, full-duplex) and support multiple frequency bands by dynamically reconfiguring its operational parameters. The interface includes mode selection logic and frequency tuning mechanisms that allow one physical interface to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate interfaces, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability across different communication standards and bands
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple discrete digital communications interfaces are used to support various communication modes and frequency bands, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but size and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple discrete digital communications interfaces into a single integrated interface unit. This consolidation combines the functional capabilities of separate half-duplex and full-duplex interfaces, along with frequency tuning circuits, into one compact module. The merged design reduces the overall area occupied by RF circuitry while maintaining the ability to support various communication modes and frequency bands through software-controlled reconfiguration
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple discrete digital communications interfaces are used to support various communication modes and frequency bands, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic reconfiguration capabilities within the single digital communications interface, allowing the system to adapt its operational characteristics in real-time based on the required communication mode and frequency band. The interface can dynamically switch between half-duplex and full-duplex modes, and adjust frequency tuning parameters as needed, enabling power-efficient operation by activating only the necessary functional components for each specific communication scenario rather than continuously powering multiple discrete interfaces
Data Source
AI summary
A multiple functional equivalence digital communications interface and a group of functional circuits are disclosed. The multiple functional equivalence digital communications interface presents a functional equivalence of each of a group of digital communications interfaces to a digital communications bus. Each functional equivalence of the group of digital communications interfaces is associated with a corresponding one of the group of functional circuits.