Interference Cancellation Repeater Gain Control for Stable Pre-Distortion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Implementing a stable pre-distortion function in interference cancellation relay devices is challenging due to signal fluctuations, which affect the quality of communication services.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a gain control unit that measures and controls the intensity of a reference signal to maintain a consistent output signal for the pre-distortion unit, minimizing interference and oscillation, and improving the non-linear characteristic of the power amplifier.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a pre-distortion function is implemented in an interference cancellation relay device, then the non-linear characteristic of the power amplifier is improved, but the function becomes unstable due to signal fluctuations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepre-distortion function stabilityVSAvoidsignal fluctuation resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A gain control unit is introduced as an intermediary between the interference cancellation unit and the pre-distortion unit. This mediator measures the intensity of the reference signal and adjusts the gain of the output signal accordingly, preventing signal fluctuations from reaching the pre-distortion unit and causing instability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The gain control unit implements a feedback mechanism by continuously measuring the reference signal intensity and adjusting the output signal gain in real-time. This feedback loop ensures that the pre-distortion unit receives a stable signal with consistent intensity, maintaining function stability despite variations in input signals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If the output signal intensity varies significantly, then the pre-distortion function cannot be stably implemented, but maintaining constant intensity requires additional control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepre-distortion function stabilityVSAvoidcontrol mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The gain control unit performs multiple functions: it measures reference signal intensity, calculates appropriate gain values, and adjusts the output signal gain. By consolidating these control functions into a single unit, the patent avoids the need for separate complex control mechanisms while maintaining pre-distortion stability.

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

3Device complexity

If interference cancellation is performed without gain control, then signal processing is simpler, but signal fluctuations cause oscillation and reduce communication quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal processing simplicityVSAvoidcommunication service quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The gain control unit dynamically changes the gain parameter of the output signal based on the measured reference signal intensity. This parameter adjustment prevents signal fluctuations from causing oscillation while maintaining relatively simple signal processing architecture, thereby ensuring communication service quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3128681B1Interference cancellation repeater
Publication Date: 2023.08.30 SOLID
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AI summary

Provided is an interference cancellation relay device. The interference cancellation relay device includes: an interference cancellation unit cancelling an interference signal from an input signal and outputting the input signal from which the interference signal is removed; a gain control unit controlling a gain of an output signal of the interference cancellation unit; and a pre-distortion unit distorting the output signal of the interference cancellation unit, of which the gain is controlled by the gain control unit.