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 18616848 titled 'TRACKER MODULE AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a tracker module with an integrated circuit and a capacitor in a switched-capacitor circuit to generate multiple discrete voltages based on an input voltage.

The tracker module includes a module substrate, an integrated circuit, and a capacitor.
The switched-capacitor circuit generates multiple discrete voltages from an input voltage.
The integrated circuit has switches in both the switched-capacitor circuit and the output switch circuit.
The output switch circuit selects and outputs at least one of the multiple discrete voltages.
The integrated circuit and the capacitor are positioned adjacent to each other.

Potential Applications: 1. GPS tracking devices 2. Solar panel tracking systems 3. Wearable fitness trackers

Problems Solved: 1. Efficient voltage generation 2. Compact design for space-constrained applications

Benefits: 1. Improved energy efficiency 2. Enhanced performance in tracking applications

Commercial Applications: Optimizing power usage in IoT devices for improved battery life and performance.

Questions about Tracker Module: 1. How does the switched-capacitor circuit improve voltage generation efficiency? 2. What are the key advantages of having the integrated circuit and capacitor positioned adjacent to each other?

Original Abstract Submitted

A tracker module is provided that includes a module substrate, an integrated circuit disposed on the module substrate, and a capacitor disposed on the module substrate and included in a switched-capacitor circuit. The switched-capacitor circuit generates multiple discrete voltages based on an input voltage. The integrated circuit includes a switch included in the switched-capacitor circuit and a switch included in an output switch circuit. The output switch circuit selectively outputs at least one of the multiple discrete voltages. The integrated circuit and the capacitor are adjacent to each other.