Signal Analysis Circuit for Control System Transfer Function Measurement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current dynamic signal analyzers (DSAs) are inefficient and costly for measuring dynamic characteristics of systems, and their measurement methods are complex, making it difficult to improve system stability effectively.

Innovation Solution

An integrated system with a signal analysis circuit that generates and analyzes a test signal to calculate the transfer function of a control system, using a digital resonator and signal analysis module to filter and process feedback signals, allowing for efficient determination of system dynamics without the need for expensive DSAs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a dynamic signal analyzer (DSA) is used to measure dynamic characteristics of the system, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a simplified copy of the DSA functionality by implementing a signal analysis circuit that replicates the essential measurement capabilities using basic electronic components (operational amplifiers, resistors, capacitors) instead of expensive commercial DSA equipment, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining measurement precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces expensive, complex DSA equipment with inexpensive, simple electronic components that can be easily manufactured and disposed of, significantly reducing the cost and complexity of the measurement system while achieving the same functional goal

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

2Measurement precision

If a dynamic signal analyzer (DSA) is used to measure dynamic characteristics of the system, then measurement precision is improved, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces expensive DSA equipment with inexpensive electronic components (operational amplifiers, resistors, capacitors) that are cheap to manufacture and purchase, dramatically reducing the manufacturing cost while maintaining measurement precision through careful circuit design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a low-cost replica of DSA functionality using standard electronic components that are widely available and inexpensive, achieving the same measurement precision at a fraction of the manufacturing cost of commercial DSA equipment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Measurement precision

If a dynamic signal analyzer (DSA) is used to measure dynamic characteristics of the system, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The signal analysis circuit automatically performs measurement and analysis functions without requiring complex external equipment or sophisticated operating procedures, making the system easier to operate while maintaining measurement precision through self-contained functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines the signal generation, signal analysis, and measurement functions into a single integrated circuit, eliminating the need for separate complex equipment and simplifying the operation while maintaining measurement precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS8854051B2Integrated system including signal analysis circuit
Publication Date: 2014.10.07 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An integrated system is provided. The integrated system includes a control system and a signal analysis circuit configured to provide a test signal having a frequency to the control system, receive a feedback signal from the control system, and analyze the test signal and the feedback signal to generate a transfer function of the control system.