Power Supply Circuit Board Wireless Communication Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing RFID systems face challenges in maintaining stable resonant frequency characteristics of wireless IC devices due to positional deviations and changes in antenna arrangement, especially when integrated with dielectric bodies or rolled/sandwiched, affecting communication reliability.

Innovation Solution

A power supply circuit board with an inductance element and a wireless communication circuit board are integrated, connected through electromagnetic field coupling, using a radiation plate to maintain stable frequency characteristics, regardless of positional changes or dielectric interference, ensuring consistent communication across various products.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the wireless IC chip is arranged on the antenna pattern using an Au bump, then electrical connection is achieved, but positional deviation changes resonant frequency characteristics

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connection reliabilityVSAvoidpositional deviation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical Au bump connection system with an electromagnetic field coupling system. The power supply circuit board generates electromagnetic fields that couple with the antenna pattern, eliminating the need for precise mechanical positioning and Au bump connections. This substitution resolves the contradiction by maintaining reliable electrical connection through field coupling while being insensitive to positional deviations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces electromagnetic fields as an intermediary between the power supply circuit and the antenna pattern. Instead of direct mechanical connection, the power supply circuit board generates electromagnetic fields that mediate the energy transfer to the antenna, allowing flexible positioning while maintaining reliable coupling.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the antenna pattern is rolled or sandwiched between dielectric bodies, then product integration is achieved, but resonant frequency characteristics are changed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduct integration flexibilityVSAvoidresonant frequency characteristics
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical antenna structure that is sensitive to physical deformation with an electromagnetic field-based power supply system. The power supply circuit board generates electromagnetic fields that can penetrate dielectric bodies and maintain coupling with the antenna pattern regardless of whether the antenna is rolled or sandwiched, thus maintaining frequency characteristics while achieving product integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the operating parameters from mechanical positioning and physical antenna configuration to electromagnetic field frequency and intensity control. By controlling the electromagnetic field parameters generated by the power supply circuit board, the system maintains stable resonant frequency characteristics even when the physical antenna configuration changes due to rolling or sandwiching between dielectric bodies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If the radiation plate shape, size, or arrangement is changed, then product design flexibility is improved, but frequency characteristics become unstable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduct design flexibilityVSAvoidfrequency characteristics
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical radiation plate system with an electromagnetic field-based power supply circuit board. The power supply circuit generates electromagnetic fields that couple with the antenna pattern, and this field-based approach is insensitive to the shape, size, or arrangement of any physical plate structures, thereby maintaining frequency stability while allowing design flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The power supply circuit board serves multiple functions: it provides power supply, generates electromagnetic fields for wireless communication, and maintains frequency stability regardless of product configuration. This universal approach allows the same circuit board design to be used across products with different radiation plate configurations, achieving both design flexibility and frequency stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

The solution provides stable frequency characteristics and reliable communication among diverse products by determining transmission and reception signal frequencies based on the power supply circuit board's resonant circuit, unaffected by the radiation plate's shape, size, or arrangement, enhancing the accuracy and robustness of wireless communication.

Implementation Method 1

a function of emitting a transmission signal which is supplied from the power supply circuit through electromagnetic field coupling

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic field coupling: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

which has a frequency substantially determined in accordance with a resonant frequency of the power supply circuit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResonance: Resonance

Implementation Method 3

a function of supplying a reception signal to the power supply circuit through the electromagnetic field coupling

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic field coupling: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS8081119B2Product including power supply circuit board
Publication Date: 2011.12.20 MURATA MFG CO LTD
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AI summary

A product includes a power supply circuit board, which includes a power supply circuit having a stable frequency characteristic which enables communication among various products to be obtained. The product includes a power supply circuit board including a power supply circuit arranged thereon having an inductance element, and a wireless communication circuit board electrically connected to the power supply circuit. The wireless communication circuit board is mounted on the power supply circuit board. The product further includes a radiation plate which emits a transmission signal which is supplied from the power supply circuit through electromagnetic field coupling and which has a frequency substantially determined in accordance with a resonant frequency of the power supply circuit, and which is used to supply a reception signal to the power supply circuit through electromagnetic field coupling.