Woven Mesh Optical Communication for Die Circuitry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication methods for controlling die circuitry lack efficiency, compactness, and controllability, particularly in optical communication systems for compact structures.
Innovation Solution
A woven mesh with elongated conductive elements and optical communication sites is used to efficiently communicate with die circuitry, employing LEDs and optical fibers for controlled light emission and detection, allowing for high-speed communication and coolant flow through the mesh.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional communication methods are used for die circuitry control, then system structure is simpler, but communication efficiency and controllability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is segmented into multiple independent communication sites distributed across the mesh structure, allowing parallel communication channels that improve overall efficiency while maintaining modular simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The mesh structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical support, enables coolant flow through its open architecture, and hosts communication sites for optical communication, eliminating the need for separate metallic conduits
2Volume of moving object
If compact structures are used for die mounting, then space is reduced, but heat dissipation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mesh structure functions as a porous medium that allows coolant to flow through its open architecture, providing efficient heat dissipation pathways while maintaining a compact overall system volume
Solution Approach 2:
A coolant flow system is integrated into the mesh structure, using fluid dynamics to efficiently remove heat from the compact die assembly through channels formed by the mesh elements
3Strength
If metallic conduits are used for communication and cooling, then structural strength is maintained, but system complexity and heat transfer efficiency decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The mesh structure replaces separate metallic conduits by providing both structural support and coolant flow pathways through its own architecture, eliminating redundant components and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The structural support function and coolant transport function are merged into a single mesh structure, consolidating multiple functions into one component that maintains strength while improving heat transfer efficiency
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
This solution enables efficient, compact, and controllable optical communication with die circuitry, enhancing communication rates and heat transfer while reducing the need for metallic conduits, thus addressing the limitations of existing technologies.
Implementation Method 1
certain of the elongated mesh elements may comprise optical fibers
Implementation Method 2
spaced along optical fibers that transmit light through the fibers
Implementation Method 3
Locating LEDs at the sites, with orientation so that LED light is accurately communicated to the die circuitry
Implementation Method 4
LED emitted light frequency, LED emitted light duration, LED emitted light phase
Implementation Method 5
provide for coolant flow through the mesh, particularly when structure such as a die or dies is provided at opposite sides of the mesh, to define a coolant flow channel
Implementation Method 6
Heat is efficiently transferred to the coolant from the elongated interwoven mesh elements which extend in different directions to define interstices between the warp and woof extending mesh elements
Implementation Method 7
Optical or other detection may be provided at the die or dies, in the path of site emission
Data Source
AI summary
The method of communicating with circuitry that includes providing a woven mesh having elongated conductive elements extending in array forming directions relative to the circuitry, establishing communication sites associated with the mesh elements, located in spaced apart relation, and operating the sites via the mesh to communicate optically with the circuitry, having detection capability.