Video Connector Redriver Tuning Without Hardware Changes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional video transmission connector components require complex hardware modifications to adjust relay parameters in redrivers, leading to increased costs and management burdens due to the need for managing multiple components and components on circuit substrates.
Innovation Solution
A video transmission connector component with a regulation module comprising a control unit and redriver, where the control unit sets relay parameters via a communication link, allowing adjustment without altering the hardware architecture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If relay parameters of the redriver are adjusted by modifying the layout of passive components or conductor lines on the circuit substrate, then the signal transmission quality can be optimized, but the device complexity and manufacturing burden increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the approach from physical hardware modification to parameter-based control. The control unit adjusts relay parameters (such as gain, bandwidth, equalization settings) of the redriver through software or configuration data, allowing different transmission line lengths and characteristics to be compensated without changing the physical layout of components or conductor lines on the circuit substrate.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/physical system of modifying component layouts and conductor line configurations with an electronic/software-based system. The control unit uses digital or electronic signals to configure the redriver's relay parameters, substituting physical hardware adjustments with electronic parameter settings.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of circuit substrates with different component layouts are used to support different transmission line lengths, then various transmission requirements can be met, but the manufacturing cost and inventory management burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes a single circuit substrate design universal by enabling it to support multiple transmission line lengths and configurations through software or configuration-based parameter adjustment. The control unit stores multiple sets of relay parameters corresponding to different transmission scenarios, allowing the same hardware to adapt to various requirements without needing multiple specialized circuit substrate designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic configurability to the redriver system. The relay parameters can be dynamically adjusted based on the detected or specified transmission line characteristics, allowing the system to adapt in real-time or during initialization without requiring physical hardware changes or multiple fixed configurations.
3Device complexity
If the relay parameters are not properly set, then the hardware remains simple, but the signal may be over amplified causing transmission failure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the control unit monitors the signal transmission quality and adjusts the relay parameters of the redriver accordingly. The system can detect signal characteristics (such as attenuation, noise levels, eye diagram quality) and automatically configure appropriate relay parameters to optimize transmission reliability while preventing over-amplification.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary configuration of relay parameters based on expected or detected transmission line characteristics. Before actual signal transmission begins, the control unit pre-configures the redriver with appropriate relay parameters based on stored profiles or initial measurements, ensuring optimal signal conditioning from the start and preventing transmission issues.
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AI summary
A video transmission connector component comprises a video transmission connector and a circuit substrate. The circuit substrate at least includes a regulation module; wherein the circuit substrate is coupled with a pin group of the video transmission connector through a first pad set arranged on the circuit substrate; wherein the regulation module includes a control unit and a redriver. The redriver is configured to couple to at least one signal transmission pin of the pin group of the video transmission connector. Wherein the control unit is coupled to the redriver and the redriver receives at least one relay parameter which is used to adjust signals transmitting to the at least one signal transmission pin.