Optical Transceiver Stacking for Compact High-Speed Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
The parallel placement of multiple optical transceivers in electronic apparatuses leads to interference issues, requiring increased installation space to prevent light beam overlap, which limits the compactness of portable devices when used with extension devices.
Innovation Solution
The optical transceivers are arranged with transmitters and receivers positioned alternately in a specific order and orientation, allowing for closer placement without interference, enabling full-duplex communication at higher transmission rates while reducing the necessary installation space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple optical transceivers are placed in parallel to achieve higher transmission rates, then transmission rate is improved, but installation space increases due to interference between adjacent transceivers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the spatial arrangement of transceivers from a conventional parallel placement to a stacked three-dimensional configuration. Multiple transceiver units are arranged vertically along the optical axis, allowing light beams to propagate in opposite directions without interference. This dimensional change enables higher transmission rates through multiple transceivers while maintaining compact installation space.
2Productivity
If multiple optical transceivers are placed adjacent to each other, then transmission rate is improved through parallel communication, but light beam interference occurs between adjacent transceivers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates light beam interference by arranging transceivers in a three-dimensional stacked configuration rather than placing them adjacent in the same plane. Each transceiver unit transmits and receives light along the optical axis, with opposing transceivers facing each other. This spatial separation in the vertical dimension prevents harmful light beam interference while enabling parallel high-speed communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent inverts the conventional transceiver arrangement by stacking units vertically with transmitters and receivers positioned alternately along the optical axis. Instead of placing transceivers side-by-side where light beams would interfere, the inverted stacked arrangement allows light to propagate in opposite directions through different spatial paths, eliminating interference while maintaining parallel communication capability.
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 allows for reduced installation space while maintaining high transmission rates, enabling multiple transceivers to be placed adjacent to each other without interference, thus enhancing the compactness and functionality of portable devices and extension devices.
Implementation Method 1
a first unit capable of a full-duplex communication using an electromagnetic wave, wherein the first unit includes a transmitter and a receiver arranged in this order at a predetermined interval in a first direction
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AI summary
A transceiver is disclosed. The transceiver includes a first unit capable of a full-duplex communication using an electromagnetic wave, and a second unit capable of a full-duplex communication using an electromagnetic wave. The first unit includes a transmitter and a receiver arranged in this order at a predetermined interval in a first direction. The second unit includes a receiver and a transmitter arranged in this order at a predetermined interval in the first direction. The second unit is placed adjacent to the first unit in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.