Optical-Electrical Transmitter Signal Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical-electrical transmitting devices lack an efficient method to differentiate between fast and slow data signals for optimal transmission, often relying on fixed or inefficient signal conversion methods that do not adapt to varying data speeds effectively.
Innovation Solution
An optical-electrical transmitting device that includes an electrical signal transmitting circuit dividing signals into fast and slow categories, a switching device converting these signals into identification signals, and a selector that routes these signals through either an optical waveguide or electrical wiring based on signal speed determination, ensuring efficient transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a fixed transmission method is used for all signals, then the device complexity is reduced, but the data transfer efficiency deteriorates because fast and slow signals are not differentiated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the transmission signal into two categories: fast signals and slow signals. This segmentation is achieved through a switching device that classifies incoming signals based on their speed requirements, enabling differentiated transmission paths. Fast signals are routed through optical waveguides for high-speed transmission, while slow signals use electrical wiring, thereby optimizing overall data transfer efficiency without requiring complete system redesign
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic signal routing by using a switching device that actively determines the transmission speed category of each signal and dynamically selects the appropriate transmission path. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to varying signal requirements in real-time, improving productivity by ensuring fast signals receive priority optical transmission while maintaining manageable device complexity through automated switching logic
2Productivity
If optical transmission is used for all signals, then the data transfer efficiency is improved, but the energy consumption increases due to unnecessary optical conversion for slow signals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by matching the transmission medium to the specific requirements of each signal. Fast signals that benefit from optical transmission are routed through optical waveguides, while slow signals are transmitted through electrical wiring. This localized optimization ensures that optical conversion and associated energy consumption are applied only where necessary, improving overall energy efficiency while maintaining high data transfer efficiency for critical fast signals
3Productivity
If signal differentiation is implemented, then the data transfer efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional switching and routing components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-establishing the switching device and routing infrastructure before signal transmission begins. The switching device is pre-configured with the logic to differentiate between fast and slow signals, and the routing paths are pre-established. This preliminary setup enables automatic signal differentiation and routing without requiring complex real-time decision-making, thereby improving data transfer efficiency while keeping device complexity manageable through standardized pre-configured components
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
Enables adaptive and efficient data transmission by accurately distinguishing between fast and slow signals, optimizing the use of optical or electrical pathways, thereby improving data transfer efficiency and reducing errors.
Implementation Method 1
an optical waveguide which optically connects the electrical signal transmitting circuit to an electrical signal receiving circuit
Data Source
AI summary
An optical-electrical transmitting device for transmitting a signal includes an electrical signal transmitting circuit which divides a transmission signal into a first transmission signal and a second transmission signal, a switching device which is electrically connected to receive and converts the first signal into an identification signal for determining the transmission signal to be one of a fast signal and a slow signal, and a selector which is electrically connected to receive the second transmission signal and the identification signal and outputs the second transmission signal to an optical waveguide when the transmission signal is determined to be the fast signal and an electrical wiring when the transmission signal is determined to be the slow signal, the optical waveguide optically connecting the electrical signal transmitting circuit to an electrical signal receiving circuit, the electrical wiring electrically connecting the electrical signal transmitting circuit to the electrical signal receiving circuit.