High-Voltage Pulse Generator Communication for Pin-Limited Real-Time Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
High-voltage pulse generators face issues with data conflict, slow data transmission speed, resource occupation of controller pins, and high costs due to existing communication methods between master and sub-controllers.
Innovation Solution
A communication method that prioritizes real-time data transmission by alternating between different classes of data, combining them into packets, and using fewer transmission instances, thereby reducing data conflicts and resource usage while maintaining high real-time performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If one transmission line is used between master controller and sub-controllers with regular data transmission, then device complexity is reduced, but data transmission speed for high real-time requirement data becomes too slow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data into different classes (first class with high real-time requirements, second class with lower requirements) and transmits them in alternating instances. This segmentation allows the system to meet real-time speed requirements for critical data while using a single transmission line, thus resolving the contradiction between device complexity and data transmission speed.
2Speed
If multiple transmission lines are used between master controller and sub-controllers, then data transmission speed is improved, but controller pin resources are occupied and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs periodic action by transmitting different classes of data in alternating instances (first instance transmits first class data, second instance transmits second class data, and repeats). This periodic transmission pattern enables high-speed data transmission for real-time requirements while using only one transmission line, thereby avoiding occupation of multiple controller pin resources and reducing cost.
3Device complexity
If one transmission line is used with data transmission only when needed, then device complexity is reduced, but data conflict occurs causing loss or delay of critical data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic data classification and prioritization, where data is divided into first class (high real-time requirements) and second class (lower requirements). The transmission system dynamically selects what to transmit based on instance number: odd instances transmit first class data, even instances transmit second class data. This dynamic approach ensures critical data is transmitted reliably without conflict while maintaining simple single-line configuration.
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AI summary
Disclosed are a high-voltage pulse generator and a communication method therefor. The high-voltage pulse generator comprises a master controller and a sub-controller. Data transmitted between the master controller and the sub-controller at least comprise a first class of data and a second class of data, and, the second class of data at least comprise two types. The communication method comprises the following steps: during the present instance of transmitting a first class of data, transmitting partial types of a second class of data; during the next instance of transmitting the first class of data, transmitting other types of second class of data; and repeatedly executing the step until the transmission of all types of second class of data is completed. The present application ensures an increased real time performance in the transmission of the first class of data; moreover, controller pin resources occupied are reduced, costs are reduced, and the problem of data conflict is avoided.