Shielded Communication Line With In-Line Signal Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional communication lines face issues such as increased signal loss and noise intensity with increasing length, limited signal control and versatility, difficulty in installation in narrow spaces, and reliance on external electrical components for signal management.
Innovation Solution
A communication line design featuring a shielding portion with a hollow pipe shape, a transmission unit that transmits electromagnetic wave signals through a dielectric material, and a signal adjustment unit that includes amplifiers, filters, and frequency converters to manage and adjust signals within the line.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If the length of conventional communication lines is increased, then the transmission distance is extended, but signal loss increases and noise intensity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication line is divided into multiple sections with signal adjustment units positioned at intervals along the transmission path. Each section independently manages signal characteristics, preventing cumulative degradation over long distances while maintaining overall transmission reliability
Solution Approach 2:
Signal adjustment units act as intermediary components between signal source and destination, actively compensating for signal loss and noise accumulation by amplifying and filtering signals at intermediate points along the communication line
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional communication lines are bent to fit narrow spaces, then installation flexibility is improved, but excessive force is required making installation difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The communication line employs a flexible outer sheath structure that allows the cable to be bent and routed through narrow and complex spaces without requiring excessive bending force, while maintaining structural integrity and signal transmission performance
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional communication lines are designed for simple signal transmission, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but signal control capability and versatility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The communication line integrates multiple functions including signal transmission, amplification, filtering, and frequency conversion within a unified structure. This multi-functional design enables the same communication line to handle various signal types and control requirements without requiring separate specialized components for each function
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively prevents signal loss and noise intensity increase with length, enables signal control and versatility, facilitates easy installation in complex spaces, and allows for bidirectional signal transmission and connection to various boards.
Implementation Method 1
a core portion that extends in the longitudinal direction to transmit an electromagnetic wave signal received at the one end to the other end through a dielectric material
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a communication line. The communication line according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a shielding portion that has a hollow pipe shape and extends in a longitudinal direction, at least one transmission unit that is disposed inside the shielding portion and transmits a signal from one end thereof to the other end, and a signal adjustment unit that is disposed inside the shielding portion and adjusts the signal received from the transmission unit.