Signal Line Segmentation for Border Area Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
In electronic devices, especially when splicing two adjacent devices, the limited space on the splicing sides poses a challenge in properly aligning electronic components and signal lines, leading to inefficiencies in space utilization and splicing effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
The configuration of signal lines in electronic devices involves arranging sections of signal lines in different extension directions, with some sections crossing each other from a top view, allowing for optimized space usage and improved splicing by positioning control chips where there is more space in the border area, thereby reducing the border area's space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If signal lines are arranged in traditional linear configurations, then routing is simple, but border area space is excessive and splicing efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The signal line is divided into multiple sections (first section, second section, third section) with different extension directions. The first section extends in a first direction, the second section extends in a second direction different from the first, and the third section extends in a third direction. This segmentation allows the signal line to efficiently utilize border area space while maintaining routing feasibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The signal line configuration transitions from traditional single-direction linear routing to multi-dimensional routing by introducing sections with different extension directions. The second section crosses the first section, and the third section crosses both the first and second sections, creating a two-dimensional layout that reduces border area occupation.
2Productivity
If control chips are positioned in border areas with more space, then splicing efficiency is improved, but signal line routing becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The signal line configuration is optimized for specific local regions where control chips are positioned. By arranging signal line sections with different extension directions in border areas, the patent enables control chips to be positioned in these border areas, improving splicing efficiency while the signal line configuration adapts to these local positioning requirements.
3Area of stationary object
If signal lines are arranged to cross each other, then space utilization is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the signal line into distinct sections with different extension directions, the patent enables controlled crossing arrangements. Each section can be precisely manufactured and positioned independently, with the second section crossing the first section, and the third section crossing both previous sections, achieving efficient space utilization through systematic segmentation.
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AI summary
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first signal line and a second signal line. The first signal line is arranged in the electronic device, and the first signal line at least includes a first section. The second signal line is arranged adjacent to the first signal line, and the second signal line at least includes a second section. An extension direction of the first section is different than an extension direction of the second section. From the top view of the electronic device, the second section is crossed with the first section.