TRACKER MODULE AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Organization Name

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Takeshi Kogure of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Tomohide Aramata of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Yuuki Fukuda of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Toshiki Matsui of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

TRACKER MODULE AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18616654 titled 'TRACKER MODULE AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE

The patent application describes a tracker module that includes a module laminate, a first integrated circuit, a second integrated circuit, and a capacitor in a switched-capacitor circuit. The first integrated circuit has a switch in the switched-capacitor circuit, while the second integrated circuit has a switch in a supply modulator or pre-regulator circuit. The supply modulator outputs discrete voltages based on an envelope signal, while the pre-regulator circuit converts the input voltage into a first voltage for the switched-capacitor circuit. The distance between the first integrated circuit and the capacitor is shorter than the distance between the second integrated circuit and the capacitor.

The tracker module includes a switched-capacitor circuit for generating discrete voltages.
The first integrated circuit has a switch in the switched-capacitor circuit.
The second integrated circuit has a switch in a supply modulator or pre-regulator circuit.
The supply modulator outputs discrete voltages based on an envelope signal.
The pre-regulator circuit converts the input voltage into a first voltage for the switched-capacitor circuit.

Potential Applications: - Solar panel tracking systems - Battery charging systems - Power management in portable electronic devices

Problems Solved: - Efficient generation of discrete voltages - Optimal power utilization in various applications

Benefits: - Improved energy efficiency - Enhanced performance in power management systems - Cost-effective solution for voltage generation

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Tracker Module for Enhanced Power Management" This technology can be utilized in solar energy systems, IoT devices, and portable electronics, offering improved power efficiency and performance.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the switched-capacitor circuit improve voltage generation efficiency? 2. What are the key advantages of using a supply modulator in the tracker module?

Original Abstract Submitted

A tracker module includes a module laminate, a first integrated circuit and a second integrated circuit on the module laminate, and a capacitor disposed on the module laminate and included in a switched-capacitor circuit. The switched-capacitor circuit is configured to generate discrete voltages based on an input voltage. The first integrated circuit includes a switch included in the switched-capacitor circuit. The second integrated circuit includes a switch included in at least one of a supply modulator and a pre-regulator circuit. The supply modulator is configured to selectively output at least one of the discrete voltages based on an envelope signal. The pre-regulator circuit is configured to convert the input voltage into a first voltage and output the first voltage to the switched-capacitor circuit. A distance between the first integrated circuit and the capacitor is shorter than a distance between the second integrated circuit and the capacitor.