Multi-Carrier RF Module Dynamic Channel Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Radio frequency modules supporting multiple carriers experience power consumption waste and low efficiency when not fully configured, as they maintain high power consumption even when carrying a small number of carriers, leading to inefficient operation.
Innovation Solution
A radio frequency module with a carrier generating apparatus, distributor, and synthesizer that dynamically allocates and synthesizes carrier signals based on power load capacity, allowing for the deactivation of idle transmit channels to optimize power use and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a radio frequency module capable of supporting multiple carriers is applied to bear a small number of carriers, then the module can provide large capacity and high coverage capability, but power consumption is wasted and the module efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The radio frequency module is divided into multiple independent transmit channels, each capable of handling specific carriers. The carrier distributor allocates carriers to specific transmit channels based on actual needs, allowing individual channels to be activated or deactivated independently, thus avoiding power waste in non-used channels.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic carrier allocation where the carrier distributor can flexibly assign carriers to different transmit channels based on real-time requirements. This dynamic adjustment allows the module to adapt its power consumption to the actual number of carriers being transmitted, improving energy efficiency while maintaining versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a radio frequency module capable of supporting multiple carriers is applied to bear a small number of carriers, then the module configuration is flexible, but the module efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the radio frequency module into multiple independent transmit channels with a carrier distributor, the system achieves both configuration flexibility and improved efficiency. Each transmit channel can be independently managed, allowing flexible carrier allocation while ensuring that only necessary channels are actively processing signals, thus improving overall module efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier distributor automatically manages carrier allocation to transmit channels based on system requirements, enabling the module to self-optimize its configuration. This automated resource management ensures that the module maintains high efficiency while preserving configuration flexibility for different carrier scenarios.
3Adaptability or versatility
If all transmit channels are kept active in a radio frequency module, then the module can support maximum carriers, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the active state of transmit channels based on the actual number of carriers being transmitted. The carrier distributor activates only the necessary transmit channels for current carrier transmission, keeping other channels in a low-power or inactive state, thus reducing overall power consumption while maintaining the capability to support maximum carriers when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
When certain transmit channels are not needed for current carrier transmission, the system deactivates or puts them into a low-power state, effectively 'discarding' their active function temporarily. This allows the module to recover power while maintaining the capability to reactivate these channels when full carrier capacity is required.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a radio frequency module supporting multiple carriers, a base station, and a carrier distribution method. The radio frequency module supporting multiple carriers includes: a carrier generating apparatus, a carrier distributor, a carrier synthesizer, and at least two transmit channel, where the carrier generating apparatus is connected to the carrier synthesizer, the carrier synthesizer is connected to the transmit channels, and the carrier distributor is separately connected to the carrier synthesizer and the transmit channels. According to embodiments of the present invention, in a situation of non-full configuration, the carrier distributor distributes, according to power load capacity of each transmit channel and a total power of multiple carrier signals that need to be distributed, a specified transmit channel for the multiple carrier signals, thereby improving efficiency of a module with multiple carriers and saving energy.