18615010. TRACKER MODULE simplified abstract (Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

TRACKER MODULE

Organization Name

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Takeshi Kogure of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)

Tomohide Aramata 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 18615010 titled 'TRACKER MODULE

The abstract describes a tracker module that includes an integrated circuit, a first capacitor, and a second capacitor arranged in or on a module laminate. The integrated circuit contains switches in a switched-capacitor circuit and a supply modulator. The switched-capacitor circuit generates discrete voltages, while the supply modulator generates an output voltage by switching among these voltages based on a control signal. The first capacitor is a flying capacitor, and the second capacitor is a smoothing capacitor of the switched-capacitor circuit. In the module laminate, the first capacitor is positioned closer to the integrated circuit than the second capacitor.

• Integrated circuit with switched-capacitor circuit and supply modulator
• Generation of discrete voltages and output voltage based on control signal
• Flying capacitor and smoothing capacitor in the switched-capacitor circuit
• Strategic positioning of capacitors in the module laminate

Potential Applications: - Power management systems - Portable electronic devices - IoT devices

Problems Solved: - Efficient voltage generation - Compact design for integrated circuits - Improved power supply modulation

Benefits: - Enhanced power efficiency - Compact and space-saving design - Reliable voltage regulation

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Power Management Solutions for Portable Devices" This technology can be utilized in smartphones, wearables, and other portable electronics to optimize power usage and enhance battery life. The market implications include improved performance and longer device usage between charges.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to switched-capacitor circuits, supply modulators, and power management systems in integrated circuits to gain a deeper understanding of the technological advancements in this field.

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Questions about Tracker Module Technology: 1. How does the strategic positioning of capacitors in the module laminate impact the overall performance of the tracker module? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in various electronic devices?

Original Abstract Submitted

A tracker module includes an integrated circuit, a first capacitor and a second capacitor arranged in or on a module laminate. The integrated circuit includes at least one switch in a switched-capacitor circuit and at least one switch in a supply modulator. The switched-capacitor circuit is configured to generate a plurality of discrete voltages. The supply modulator is configured to generate an output voltage by selectively switching among the plurality of discrete voltages based on a control signal. The first capacitor is a flying capacitor of the switched-capacitor circuit. The second capacitor is a smoothing capacitor of the switched-capacitor circuit. In a plan view of the module laminate, the first capacitor is arranged closer to the integrated circuit than the capacitor.