Tunable Duplexer Using Dielectric Position Control Across Sub-Bands

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing duplexers have non-adjustable operating frequencies, leading to poor flexibility and a narrow application range, requiring manufacturers to maintain a large inventory of spare parts for different frequency sub-bands.

Innovation Solution

A duplexer design incorporating a dielectric tuning component and a control module that adjusts the relative position between the dielectric tuning component and the filter to change the operating frequency, using a motor unit and control module to precisely control this position.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the duplexer uses a fixed frequency design, then the manufacturing process is simple and reliable, but the adaptability and application range are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency adaptabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the dielectric tuning component movable rather than fixed. The component can be adjusted to different positions along the axial direction to change the resonant frequency of the duplexer, enabling it to adapt to different frequency bands while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical parameter of the dielectric tuning component's position to adjust the operating frequency. By moving the dielectric component to different locations, the electrical characteristics of the duplexer change, allowing frequency adjustment without fundamentally changing the device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If the duplexer is designed for multiple frequency bands, then the application range expands, but the inventory management complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency band coverageVSAvoidinventory management
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes a single duplexer device universal by enabling it to operate across multiple frequency bands through adjustment of the dielectric tuning component. This allows one device to perform multiple frequency functions, eliminating the need to maintain separate inventory for different frequency bands.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The adjustable dielectric tuning component enables the same hardware to dynamically adapt to different frequency requirements, allowing manufacturers to deliver a single standardized product that can be configured for various sub-bands rather than maintaining separate stock for each frequency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the duplexer uses an adjustable frequency design, then the flexibility and application range improve, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency flexibilityVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a motor unit with control module that enables dynamic adjustment of the dielectric tuning component's position. This mechanical adjustment mechanism provides frequency flexibility while keeping the control system relatively simple, using basic motor control to achieve the desired frequency tuning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 design enhances frequency flexibility and application range, reducing the need for multiple spare parts and inventory management burdens.

Implementation Method 1

a dielectric tuning component; and a control module connected with the dielectric tuning component and configured to control a relative position between the dielectric tuning component and the filter to adjust an operating frequency of the duplexer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDielectric: Dielectric

Data Source

PatentUS12500577B2Duplexer, network device, control method, electronic device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.12.16 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

Disclosed are a duplexer, a network device, a control method, an electronic device and a storage medium. The duplexer may include: a filter, a dielectric tuning component; and a control module connected with the dielectric tuning component and configured to control a relative position between the dielectric tuning component and the filter to adjust an operating frequency of the duplexer.