18653082. RECTIFIER WITH SIGNAL RECONSTRUCTION simplified abstract (Texas Instruments Incorporated)

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RECTIFIER WITH SIGNAL RECONSTRUCTION

Organization Name

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Timothy Bryan Merkin of Princeton TX (US)

Orlando Lazaro of Cary NC (US)

John Russell Broze of Dallas TX (US)

Nan Xing of Allen TX (US)

RECTIFIER WITH SIGNAL RECONSTRUCTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18653082 titled 'RECTIFIER WITH SIGNAL RECONSTRUCTION

The apparatus described in the patent application consists of a transmitter circuit, a rectifier circuit, an isolation circuit, a detector circuit, and a driver circuit.

  • The transmitter circuit has first and second transmit outputs.
  • The rectifier circuit has first and second rectifier inputs and outputs.
  • The isolation circuit is connected between the transmitter and rectifier circuits.
  • The detector circuit is linked to the rectifier circuit.
  • The driver circuit includes a power terminal, a reference terminal, a driver input, and a driver output.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • The apparatus allows for efficient transmission and rectification of signals.
  • The isolation circuit ensures proper separation between the transmitter and rectifier circuits.
  • The detector circuit helps monitor and control the rectification process.
  • The driver circuit facilitates the output of rectified signals for further use.

Potential Applications:

  • Wireless power transfer systems
  • Remote control devices
  • Sensor networks
  • IoT devices

Problems Solved:

  • Ensures efficient power transfer
  • Maintains signal integrity
  • Provides reliable rectification process

Benefits:

  • Improved signal transmission
  • Enhanced power efficiency
  • Increased reliability in signal processing

Commercial Applications:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Industrial automation
  • Telecommunications industry

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the isolation circuit contribute to the overall functionality of the apparatus? 2. What are the potential implications of using this technology in IoT devices?

Frequently Updated Research: There may be ongoing research in the field of wireless power transfer systems and signal processing techniques that could be relevant to this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

An apparatus comprises a transmitter circuit having first and second transmit outputs; a rectifier circuit having first and second rectifier inputs and first and second rectifier outputs; an isolation circuit coupled between the first transmit output and the first rectifier input, and between the second transmit output and the second rectifier input; a detector circuit coupled to the rectifier circuit; and a driver circuit having a power terminal, a reference terminal, a driver input, and a driver output, the power terminal coupled to the first rectifier output, the reference terminal coupled to the second rectifier output, and the driver input coupled to an output of the detector circuit.