USB Type-C Adapter Board JTAG Connector Integration

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional USB type-C adapter boards require time-consuming checks to ensure correct signal definitions for each plug pin and are prone to loose connections between DuPont lines and plug pins, affecting production efficiency and application stability.

Innovation Solution

A USB type-C adapter board design that includes a circuit board connected to both a USB type-C connector and a JTAG connector, forming ground, data input/output, and clock nets, with the JTAG connector featuring an interlocking or anti-mistaking structure to ensure correct plugging direction and stable connection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If DuPont lines are used to connect plug pins for signal output, then signal output convenience is improved, but connection stability deteriorates due to easy loosening

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal output convenienceVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a PCB board as an intermediary component between the plug pins and the external connections. The PCB provides fixed mounting positions for plug pins through standardized holes and soldering areas, replacing the direct DuPont line connections. This intermediary structure ensures stable electrical connections while maintaining signal output functionality, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and connection stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If signal definition checking is performed for each plug pin before connection, then connection correctness is improved, but production efficiency deteriorates due to time consumption

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection correctnessVSAvoidproduction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining and pre-arranging the signal definitions for each plug pin during the PCB design and manufacturing stage. The PCB layout includes clearly marked signal definition areas and standardized pin assignments that are determined before actual product assembly. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for time-consuming signal definition checks during each connection operation, thereby improving production efficiency while maintaining connection correctness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple plug pins are used for signal output, then signal versatility is improved, but device complexity deteriorates due to multiple connection points

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal versatilityVSAvoidconnection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing the PCB board as a multi-functional platform that integrates multiple plug pins with standardized signal definitions. The PCB serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical support for multiple plug pins, establishes standardized electrical connections, defines signal assignments, and enables various signal output configurations. This universal design approach allows the system to handle multiple signals through a unified structure, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining signal versatility.

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

Data Source

PatentUS20220050803A1Universal Serial Bus Type-C Adaptor Board
Publication Date: 2022.02.17 INVENTEC PUDONG TECH CORPOARTION
  • US20220050803A1 patent drawing
  • US20220050803A1 patent drawing

AI summary

A USB type-C adapter board is disclosed. Through a circuit board electrically connected to a USB type-C connector and a JTAG connector, ground pins of the USB type-C connector and the JTAG connector can form a ground net, data output pins of the USB type-C connector and the JTAG connector can form a data output net, data input pins of the USB type-C connector and the JTAG connector can form a data input net, clock pins of the USB type-C connector and the JTAG connector can form a clock net, test mode selection pins of the USB type-C connector and the JTAG connector can form a test mode selection net.