TRACKER MODULE

Organization Name

murata manufacturing co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Tomohide Aramata of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Takeshi Kogure of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Toshiki Matsui of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Yuuki Fukuda of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

TRACKER MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240267003 titled 'TRACKER MODULE

The abstract describes a tracker module with an integrated circuit that generates discrete voltages based on an input voltage and selectively outputs them to external connection terminals.

Integrated circuit includes a switched-capacitor circuit with a switch that generates discrete voltages.
Supply modulator includes switches that selectively output voltages to external connection terminals based on envelope signals.
Third external connection terminal is grounded and does not receive any discrete voltages.
Third external connection terminal is positioned between the first and second external connection terminals in a plan view.

Potential Applications: - Tracking devices - IoT devices - Wearable technology

Problems Solved: - Efficient power management - Precise voltage output control

Benefits: - Enhanced energy efficiency - Improved performance of electronic devices

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Power Management for Tracking Devices" This technology can be used in various industries such as logistics, healthcare, and security for efficient tracking and monitoring applications.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integrated circuit generate discrete voltages?

  The integrated circuit includes a switched-capacitor circuit with a switch that generates discrete voltages based on an input voltage.

2. What are the potential benefits of using this tracker module in IoT devices?

  The benefits include enhanced energy efficiency and improved performance due to precise voltage output control.

Original Abstract Submitted

a tracker module is provided that includes an integrated circuit on or in a module laminate; and a plurality of external connection terminals including first to third external connection terminals. the integrated circuit includes a switch included in a switched-capacitor circuit that generates, based on an input voltage, a plurality of discrete voltages; a switch included in a supply modulator that selectively outputs, based on a first envelope signal, at least one of the plurality of discrete voltages to the first external connection terminal; and a switch included in a supply modulator that selectively outputs, based on a second envelope signal, at least one of the plurality of discrete voltages to the second external connection terminal. the third external connection terminal can be grounded and receives none of the discrete voltages. moreover, the third external connection terminal is disposed between the first and second external connection terminals in a plan view.