Transceiver Substrate With Selectable Duplexer Ports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Microwave transceivers require different configurations for various frequency bands, leading to inefficient resource utilization due to the need for multiple transceivers and complex assembly processes.
Innovation Solution
A microwave transceiver design featuring a substrate with multiple RF ports and duplexers that allow for selective operation across different frequency bands by using dielectric plates and duplexers to connect RF ports to antennas, optimizing radiation efficiency and simplifying assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different transceivers are used for different frequency bands, then frequency band coverage is improved, but resource utilization deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal transceiver platform that can operate across multiple frequency bands by integrating multiple RF ports and selectable duplexer configurations within a single device. This allows one transceiver to replace multiple frequency-specific transceivers, improving resource utilization while maintaining broad frequency band coverage through configurable connection options.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different transceivers are used for different frequency bands, then frequency band coverage is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The transceiver is segmented into modular functional blocks including multiple RF ports, a substrate with interconnection ports, and selectable duplexer assemblies. Each duplexer is configured for specific frequency bands and can be independently selected and connected to the appropriate RF ports, simplifying the assembly process while supporting multiple frequency bands.
Solution Approach 2:
The transceiver employs dynamic configuration capabilities where duplexer connections to RF ports can be selectively changed based on the required frequency band. This dynamic reconfigurability allows a single transceiver to adapt to different operational requirements without requiring complex fixed configurations for each frequency band.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple RF ports and selectable duplexers are used, then adaptability across frequency bands is improved, but connection complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The substrate is pre-configured with multiple interconnection ports that correspond to specific RF ports and duplexer configurations. This preliminary arrangement of connection paths simplifies the assembly process, as the physical connections are predetermined and standardized, reducing the complexity of establishing connections between RF ports and duplexers during assembly.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient operation across multiple frequency bands with reduced resource consumption and simplified assembly, improving radiation efficiency and adaptability of microwave transceivers.
Implementation Method 1
A duplexer may be attached to the substrate in such a way as to transfer EM radiation via one of the interconnection ports
Implementation Method 2
using dielectric plates and duplexers to connect RF ports to antennas, optimizing radiation efficiency
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatus, including a communication device which has two or more radio frequency (RF) ports for communicating in respective frequency bands. The apparatus also includes a substrate which has two or more interconnection ports, and which are respectively connected to the two or more RF ports of the communication device and are configured to couple a selected one of the RF ports to a duplexer operating at one of the respective frequency bands.