Shielded Antenna Assembly for DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E Interference

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Solution Overview

Problem

The recent shift to DDR5 memory, operating within a frequency range that overlaps with Wi-Fi 6E frequencies, causes interference with network communication in desktop computers, leading to noise generation around the 6000 MHz frequency band.

Innovation Solution

An antenna assembly with a shielding body and antenna body is designed to be assembled on desktop computers, featuring a shielding layer and structure that shields the frequency interference, reducing noise and enhancing wireless communication efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If DDR5 memory is used to achieve higher data transfer speeds, then memory performance is improved, but frequency interference with Wi-Fi 6E communication occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transfer speedVSAvoidfrequency interference
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A shielding body is introduced as an intermediary component between the DDR5 memory and the Wi-Fi 6E antenna. The shielding body includes a shielding layer that selectively blocks the 5150-7125 MHz frequency band while allowing other frequencies to pass through, thereby mediating the interference between memory operations and wireless communication

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The shielding body is positioned locally near the antenna assembly, specifically between the memory module and the Wi-Fi 6E antenna. This localized shielding approach targets only the specific frequency interference path without affecting the overall system performance or requiring comprehensive shielding of the entire computer case

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If shielding structures are added to block frequency interference, then communication quality is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication qualityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The shielding body serves multiple functions: it blocks the 5150-7125 MHz frequency band from DDR5 memory interference, maintains structural support for the antenna assembly, and can be integrated with existing chassis components. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate shielding components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity

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

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The antenna assembly effectively reduces interference from the DDR5 memory's frequency range, thereby improving the efficiency of wireless communication by minimizing noise in the 6000 MHz band.

Implementation Method 1

The shielding layer is coated on at least two first side surfaces and at least two second side surfaces of the insulated body so as to create the two first shielding walls and the two second shielding walls

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic shielding: Faraday Cage

Data Source

PatentEP4325659A1Antenna assembly
Publication Date: 2024.02.21 ADVANCED WIRELESS
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AI summary

An antenna assembly (1) adapted to be assembled to a desktop computer (500) includes a shielding body (10) and an antenna body (20). The shielding body (10) includes a first wall (11), two first shielding walls (13), and two second shielding walls (15). The first wall (11) is connected to the two first shielding walls (13) and the two second shielding walls (15) and faces an outside of the desktop computer (500). The antenna body (20) is at the first wall (11) of the shielding body (10), and one or more portion of the antenna body (20) is connected to the first shielding wall (13) or the second shielding wall (15). The antenna body (20) is operated at a frequency range of 2400 MHz and 2500 MHz or between 5150 MHz and 7125 MHz.