Serial Isolated Communication Encoding 2-Bit Data Pulses

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing serial isolated communication methods suffer from reduced transmission speed due to the limitation of transmitting only one-bit data per clock signal, necessitating a method to enhance transmission efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method for serial isolated communication that involves generating multiple data sets with 2 bits, encoding them into data pulse signals composed of positive and negative pulses with varying amplitudes, and transmitting these signals to improve data transmission efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If one-bit data is transmitted to one clock signal, then communication reliability is maintained, but transmission speed deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission speedVSAvoidcommunication protocol complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning from 1-bit data transmission to 2-bit data transmission per clock cycle. This is achieved by encoding two bits of data into a single pulse signal using amplitude and polarity variations, effectively adding a dimensional aspect to the data encoding scheme and doubling the transmission speed without increasing the clock frequency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by varying the amplitude and polarity of pulse signals to encode 2-bit data. Different combinations of amplitude levels and polarities represent different 2-bit data values, allowing efficient data transmission while maintaining signal integrity and enabling reliable communication between isolated devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If pulse width or pulse interval is used to distinguish specific signals from data, then signal recognition is improved, but transmission efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal recognition accuracyVSAvoidtransmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameter used for signal differentiation from pulse width or pulse interval to amplitude and polarity. By encoding both data and control signals using amplitude-polarity combinations, the system achieves accurate signal recognition without sacrificing transmission efficiency, as all signal types can be represented within the same pulse structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements universality by creating a unified pulse signal structure that can represent both data bits and control signals (such as START/STOP or CSB_low/CSB_high). This multi-functional encoding scheme allows the same transmission mechanism to handle various signal types efficiently, eliminating the need for separate encoding methods for different signal categories.

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

Data Source

PatentUS20250119325A1Method, apparatus, and system for serial isolated communication
Publication Date: 2025.04.10 NEXTCHIP
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AI summary

A method of transmitting data, performed by a transmission device of a serial isolated communication system includes obtaining data to be transmitted, generating a plurality of data sets having 2 bits based on the data, determining a plurality of data pulse signals by encoding the plurality of data sets according to a preset rule, and transmitting the plurality of data pulse signals to a reception device of the serial isolated communication system. Each of the plurality of data pulse signals is composed of any two pulses of a first positive pulse having a first amplitude, a second positive pulse having a second amplitude, a first negative pulse having the first amplitude, or a second negative pulse having the second amplitude.