RF Power Supply Mode Switching for Interference and Power Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing radio frequency communication devices face challenges with fixed power supply modes that cannot be flexibly adjusted, leading to low anti-interference performance and high power consumption, especially with the increasing demands of 5G technology.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for dynamically adjusting the radio frequency power supply status based on interference information and correlation analysis, allowing flexible switching between power supply modes like Bypass, Average Power Tracking (APT), Enhanced Power Tracking (EPT), and Envelope Tracking (ET) to optimize power efficiency and reduce interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed power source radio frequency power supply mode is adopted, then the power supply is stable and simple to implement, but it cannot be flexibly adjusted and switched, resulting in low anti-interference performance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility of power supply adjustmentVSAvoidcomplexity of power supply system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic power supply adjustment by enabling the radio frequency power amplifier to switch between multiple power supply modes (bypass mode, average power tracking mode, enhanced power tracking mode, and envelope tracking mode) based on real-time operating conditions. This transforms the static fixed power supply into a dynamic adaptive system that can respond to changing interference environments and power consumption requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the power supply parameters (voltage and current characteristics) by selecting different power supply modes. Each mode provides distinct electrical characteristics: bypass mode provides direct connection, APT provides average power tracking, EPT provides enhanced tracking, and ET provides envelope tracking. These parameter changes enable adaptation to different operating conditions while maintaining system stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Power

If high power is used to ensure large power output and improve transmission modulation performance, then transmission performance is improved, but power consumption and heat generation increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower outputVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent dynamically adjusts the power supply characteristics to match the actual power requirements of the radio frequency power amplifier. By switching between bypass mode (for high power output) and tracking modes (for reduced power consumption), the system optimizes the balance between power output and energy consumption based on real-time operating conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the power supply voltage and current parameters by selecting different operating modes. The envelope tracking mode provides precise voltage modulation to match the signal envelope, reducing unnecessary power consumption while maintaining required power output. The average power tracking mode adjusts parameters based on average power levels, and enhanced power tracking provides intermediate optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If high power is used to improve transmission modulation performance, then transmission quality is improved, but interference by the power source increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission modulation performanceVSAvoidinterference by power source
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent dynamically selects power supply modes to minimize interference while maintaining transmission performance. The system monitors operating conditions and switches between bypass mode (for high power requirements) and tracking modes (for reduced interference), enabling adaptive suppression of power source interference during transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes power supply parameters through mode selection to reduce interference. The envelope tracking mode provides precise voltage control that minimizes spectral regrowth and adjacent channel leakage, reducing interference. The average power tracking mode adjusts parameters to reduce power source noise, and enhanced power tracking provides optimized parameter control for interference reduction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP4228137B1Radio frequency power supply adjustment method, apparatus and device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.03.04 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

A radio frequency power supply adjustment method, apparatus and device, and a storage medium. The radio frequency power supply adjustment method comprises: acquiring radio frequency interference information (51100); determining, according to the radio frequency interference information, related information between the radio frequency interference information and a radio frequency power supply status (S1200); and adjusting the radio frequency power supply status according to the related information (S1300).