Programmable Data Converter Interconnect for Variable Sampling Rates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing integrated circuit technologies face challenges in efficiently handling varying data conversion requirements, particularly in applications that need different data rates, often requiring multiple analog-to-digital converters which increases complexity and power consumption.
Innovation Solution
The integration of multiple data converter circuits on a single or multi-die integrated circuit, with a clock generator and interconnect circuitry that enables time-domain interleaving and phase-shifted clock signals to increase sampling rates, allowing for flexible data communication and reduced power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple analog-to-digital converters are implemented to meet varying data rate requirements, then the data rate capability is improved, but the device complexity and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal data converter architecture where a single converter circuit can operate at multiple data rates through programmable control. The converter is designed to accept different clock frequencies and operating modes, allowing it to serve multiple applications (wireless transmission at lower rates, medical imaging at higher rates) without requiring separate dedicated converters for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic reconfiguration capabilities where the data converter can change its operating parameters (sampling rate, resolution, mode) in real-time based on application requirements. This dynamic adaptability allows the same hardware to optimize its performance for different data rate demands, replacing the need for multiple static converters.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple analog-to-digital converters are implemented to meet varying data rate requirements, then the data rate capability is improved, but the power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single power-efficient converter design that can adapt to different data rate requirements through programmable control, eliminating the need to power multiple dedicated converters. The converter adjusts its operational state based on the required data rate, consuming only the necessary power for the current application.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes operational parameters (clock frequency, sampling rate, conversion mode) of the data converter to match application requirements. By dynamically adjusting these parameters, the converter optimizes power consumption - using lower sampling rates and reduced operational modes for applications like wireless transmission, and higher rates only when needed for applications like medical imaging.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple analog-to-digital converters are implemented, then the data rate capability is improved, but the printed circuit board complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple converter functions into a single integrated circuit device. This consolidation reduces the number of separate components on the PCB, simplifying the board layout, reducing interconnect complexity, and eliminating the need for multiple independent power supplies and control circuits that would be required for separate converters.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated converter provides multiple data rate capabilities within a single device, reducing the component count on the PCB. This universal device replaces what would otherwise require multiple specialized converters, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture and PCB design.
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AI summary
An integrated circuit enabling the communication of data is described. The integrated circuit comprises an input/output port (604); a plurality of data converter circuits (802); and programmable interconnect circuits (804) coupled between the input/output port and the plurality of data converter circuits, the programmable interconnect circuits enabling a connection of the plurality of data converter circuits to the input/output port of the integrated circuit. A method of enabling the communication of data in an integrated circuit is also described.