Optical Signal Memory Module for High-Speed Data Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current memory modules face limitations in data processing rate and power efficiency, particularly as data capacity increases, necessitating a solution that enhances data transfer rates and reduces power consumption.
Innovation Solution
The integration of an optical signal processor and controller within the memory module, enabling the conversion of optical signals to electrical signals and vice versa, along with a power management unit to optimize power usage, allows for increased data processing capacity and reduced power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If optical signal processing is integrated into the memory module, then data transfer rate is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines optical signal processing components (optical signal processor, optical signal input/output terminal) directly into the memory module structure, merging previously separate optical and electrical signal processing functions into a single integrated device. This allows high-speed optical data transfer while maintaining a unified module architecture that manages the complexity internally.
2Productivity
If optical signal processing is integrated into the memory module, then processing capacity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The memory module is designed with multi-functionality by incorporating both electrical signal input/output terminals and optical signal input/output terminals, allowing the same device to handle different types of signal processing (electrical and optical) through a unified controller and memory chip architecture. This universal design increases processing capacity while managing complexity through standardized interfaces.
3Device complexity
If electrical signal processing is used, then device complexity is low, but data transfer rate is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an optical signal processor as an intermediary component that converts between optical signals and internal electrical signals. This intermediary enables the memory module to interface with high-speed optical communication systems while maintaining the simpler electrical signal processing architecture internally, thus improving data transfer rate without requiring complete redesign of the entire system.
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
This configuration significantly enhances data transfer rates and processing capacity while minimizing power consumption, extending battery life in portable devices and preventing data loss during power failures.
Implementation Method 1
an optical signal processor configured to convert a first optical signal input through the optical signal input/output terminal into a first internal electrical signal and to convert a second internal electrical signal into a second optical signal
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a memory module which includes a memory chip; an external input/output terminal having an electrical signal input/output terminal and an optical signal input/output terminal; an optical signal processor configured to convert a first optical signal input through the optical signal input/output terminal into a first internal electrical signal and to convert a second internal electrical signal into a second optical signal; and a controller configured to provide a first data signal to the memory chip in response to a first external electrical signal input through the electrical signal input/output terminal or the first internal electrical signal and to transfer the second internal electrical signal to the optical signal processor or to output a second external electrical signal to the electrical signal input/output terminal in response to a second data signal output from the memory chip.