Pluggable Module Power Modes Under Power and Thermal Limits
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices face challenges in managing power and cooling capacity when accommodating pluggable modules with varying power and thermal demands, leading to potential overloading and overheating, which existing limitations and user awareness issues exacerbate.
Innovation Solution
A power management engine dynamically adjusts pluggable modules between high-power and low-power modes based on system, port, and module properties to maintain power and cooling capacity within safe limits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If pluggable modules with high power consumption are installed in the electronic device, then the processing capability and functionality of the device are improved, but the power capacity and cooling capacity of the device are exceeded leading to overloading and overheating
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling pluggable modules to dynamically switch between high-power and low-power modes based on real-time system conditions. The power management engine continuously monitors power consumption and thermal conditions, and dynamically adjusts module operating modes to maintain system within safe power and thermal limits while maximizing processing capability when conditions permit.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the power consumption parameter of pluggable modules by allowing them to operate in different power modes (high-power mode for maximum performance, low-power mode for reduced consumption). This parameter change enables the system to accommodate high-performance modules without exceeding power capacity limits, resolving the contradiction between processing capability and power consumption.
2Productivity
If pluggable modules with high power consumption are installed in the electronic device, then the processing capability and functionality of the device are improved, but the thermal capacity of the device is exceeded leading to overheating
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts module power modes based on real-time thermal monitoring. When thermal conditions indicate approaching capacity limits, the power management engine switches high-power modules to low-power mode, thereby reducing heat generation while maintaining the ability to process data when thermal conditions improve.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the thermal output parameter by allowing pluggable modules to switch between high-power (high-heat generation) and low-power (low-heat generation) operating modes. This parameter change enables the system to maintain high processing capability when thermal conditions permit while preventing overheating when thermal capacity is approached.
3Productivity
If the electronic device is designed to accommodate high-power pluggable modules, then the processing capability is maximized, but the device complexity increases due to additional power and cooling infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a unified power management system that handles both high-power and low-power modules through a single framework. The power management engine provides universal control for all pluggable modules, eliminating the need for separate infrastructure for different module types and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high processing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses parameter changes in power modes to simplify the infrastructure requirements. Instead of designing separate power and cooling infrastructure for high-power and low-power scenarios, the system dynamically adjusts operational parameters (power consumption, thermal output) of existing infrastructure components, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining maximum processing capability.
4Reliability
If users manually manage power modes of pluggable modules, then precise power and thermal control is achieved, but the ease of operation decreases due to user awareness and configuration requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by implementing an autonomous power management system that automatically monitors and controls power modes of pluggable modules without user intervention. The power management engine continuously monitors system conditions and autonomously adjusts module power modes to maintain reliable power and thermal control, completely eliminating the need for user configuration or awareness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback mechanisms where the power management engine continuously monitors power consumption and thermal conditions, and automatically adjusts module power modes based on this real-time feedback. This closed-loop control achieves reliable power and thermal management without requiring user input or configuration, thereby maintaining ease of operation while ensuring system reliability.
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AI summary
An electronic device may comprise a number of ports configured to removably receive pluggable modules, such as optical transceivers. The electronic device may also comprise processing circuitry comprising a power management engine. The power management engine may be configured to monitor system properties of the electronic device, port properties of the ports, and/or pluggable module properties of any pluggable modules installed in the ports. The power management engine may further be configured to dynamically select a high-power mode or a low-power mode for each of the pluggable modules installed in the ports based on the monitored properties.