IP Library Granted Patent US 8,742,820
Granted Patent B1
US 8,742,820 · App. 14/144,302 · Granted Jun 3, 2014

Power circuit and wireless network adapter

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Patent No.
US 8,742,820
App. No.
14/144,302
Granted
Jun 3, 2014
Kind
B1
Abstract

The present invention provides a power circuit, including a current-limiting chip, a current-limiting value setting circuit, and a baseband chip. A current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to a general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip through the current-limiting value setting circuit. The general-purpose input/output port is configured to generate a first signal in a first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip so that the current-limiting value setting circuit sets a current-limiting value of the current-limiting chip as a first current-limiting value. In the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a second signal so that the current-limiting value setting circuit sets the current-limiting value of the current-limiting chip as a second current-limiting value. The first current-limiting value is greater than the second current-limiting value.

Claims (70)

1. A power circuit, comprising:

a current-limiting value setting circuit;

a baseband chip;

a current-limiting chip, wherein a current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to a general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip through the current-limiting value setting circuit, wherein the general-purpose input/output port is configured to:

generate a first signal in a first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip so that the current-limiting value setting circuit sets a current-limiting value of the current-limiting chip as a first current-limiting value; and

generate a second signal in other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip so that the current-limiting value setting circuit sets the current-limiting value of the current-limiting chip as a second current-limiting value, wherein the first current-limiting value is greater than the second current-limiting value.

2. The power circuit according to claim 1 ,

wherein the current-limiting value setting circuit comprises a first impedor and a second impedor,

wherein the current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip through the first impedor,

wherein the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip is connected to a ground potential node through the second impedor,

wherein in the first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a low level, and

wherein in the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting and a non-timeslot-transmitting period of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a high-impedance state.

3. The power circuit according to claim 1 ,

wherein the current-limiting value setting circuit comprises a third impedor and a fourth impedor,

wherein the current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip through the third impedor,

wherein the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip is connected to a ground potential node through the fourth impedor,

wherein in the first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a low level, and

wherein in the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting and a non-timeslot-transmitting period of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a high-impedance state.

4. The power circuit according to claim 1 ,

wherein the current-limiting value setting circuit comprises a fifth impedor, a sixth impedor, and a MOS transistor,

wherein the current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to a ground potential node through the fifth impedor,

wherein a drain electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the current setting port of the current-limiting chip, a gate electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip, and a source electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the ground potential node through the sixth impedor,

wherein the MOS transistor is an N-channel MOS transistor, wherein in the first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a high level and the drain electrode of the MOS transistor is conducted with the source electrode, and wherein in the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting and a non-timeslot-transmitting period of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a low level and the drain electrode of the MOS transistor is disconnected with the source electrode.

5. The power circuit according to claim 1 ,

wherein the current-limiting value setting circuit comprises a fifth impedor, a sixth impedor, and a MOS transistor,

wherein the current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to a ground potential node through the fifth impedor,

wherein a drain electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the current setting port of the current-limiting chip, a gate electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip, and a source electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the ground potential node through the sixth impedor,

wherein the MOS transistor is a P-channel MOS transistor, wherein in the first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a low level and the drain electrode of the MOS transistor is conducted with the source electrode, and wherein in the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting and a non-timeslot-transmitting period of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a high level and the drain electrode of the MOS transistor is disconnected with the source electrode.

6. The power circuit according to claim 1 ,

wherein the current-limiting value setting circuit comprises a seventh impedor, an eighth impedor, and an analog switch,

wherein the current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to a ground potential node through the seventh impedor,

wherein a first channel of the analog switch is connected to the current setting port of the current-limiting chip, a second channel of the analog switch is connected to the ground potential node through the eighth impedor, and a control port of the analog switch is connected to the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip,

wherein in the first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a high level, and the first channel of the analog switch is conducted with the second channel, and

wherein in the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting and a non-timeslot-transmitting period of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a low level, and the first channel of the analog switch is disconnected with the second channel.

7. The power circuit according to claim 1 , further comprising a capacitor, wherein one end of the capacitor is connected to a current output port of the current-limiting chip, and the other end of the capacitor is connected to a ground potential node.

8. The power circuit according to claim 1 , further comprising a power management unit, wherein a current input port of the power management unit is connected to a current output port of the current-limiting chip, and wherein a current output port of the power management unit is connected to a current input port of the baseband chip.

9. A wireless network adapter comprising a power circuit, the power circuit comprising

a current-limiting value setting circuit, and

a baseband chip;

a current-limiting chip, wherein a current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to a general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip through the current-limiting value setting circuit, wherein the general-purpose input/output port is configured to:

generate a first signal in a first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip so that the current-limiting value setting circuit sets a current-limiting value of the current-limiting chip as a first current-limiting value; and

generate a second signal in other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip so that the current-limiting value setting circuit sets the current-limiting value of the current-limiting chip as a second current-limiting value, and wherein the first current-limiting value is greater than the second current-limiting value.

10. The wireless network adapter according to claim 9 ,

wherein the current-limiting value setting circuit comprises a first impedor and a second impedor,

wherein the current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip through the first impedor, and the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip is connected to a ground potential node through the second impedor,

wherein in the first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a low level, and

wherein in the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting and a non-timeslot-transmitting period of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a high-impedance state.

11. The wireless network adapter according to claim 9 ,

wherein the current-limiting value setting circuit comprises a third impedor and a fourth impedor,

wherein the current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip through the third impedor, and the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip is connected to a ground potential node through the fourth impedor,

wherein in the first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a low level; and in the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting and a non-timeslot-transmitting period of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a high-impedance state.

12. The wireless network adapter according to claim 9 ,

wherein the current-limiting value setting circuit comprises a fifth impedor, a sixth impedor, and a MOS transistor,

wherein the current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to a ground potential node through the fifth impedor,

wherein a drain electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the current setting port of the current-limiting chip, a gate electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip, and a source electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the ground potential node through the sixth impedor,

wherein the MOS transistor is an N-channel MOS transistor, wherein in the first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a high level and the drain electrode of the MOS transistor is conducted with the source electrode, and wherein in the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting and a non-timeslot-transmitting period of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a low level and the drain electrode of the MOS transistor is disconnected with the source electrode.

13. The wireless network adapter according to claim 9 ,

wherein the current-limiting value setting circuit comprises a fifth impedor, a sixth impedor, and a MOS transistor,

wherein the current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to a ground potential node through the fifth impedor,

wherein a drain electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the current setting port of the current-limiting chip, a gate electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip, and a source electrode of the MOS transistor is connected to the ground potential node through the sixth impedor,

wherein the MOS transistor is a P-channel MOS transistor, wherein in the first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a low level and the drain electrode of the MOS transistor is conducted with the source electrode, and wherein in the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting and a non-timeslot-transmitting period of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a high level and the drain electrode of the MOS transistor is disconnected with the source electrode.

14. The wireless network adapter according to claim 9 ,

wherein the current-limiting value setting circuit comprises a seventh impedor, an eighth impedor, and an analog switch,

wherein the current setting port of the current-limiting chip is connected to a ground potential node through the seventh impedor,

wherein a first channel of the analog switch is connected to the current setting port of the current-limiting chip, a second channel of the analog switch is connected to the ground potential node through the eighth impedor, and a control port of the analog switch is connected to the general-purpose input/output port of the baseband chip,

wherein in the first time sequence period of timeslot transmitting of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a high level, and the first channel of the analog switch is conducted with the second channel, and

wherein in the other time sequence periods of timeslot transmitting and a non-timeslot-transmitting period of the baseband chip, the general-purpose input/output port generates a low level, and the first channel of the analog switch is disconnected with the second channel.

15. The wireless network adapter according to claim 9 , wherein the power circuit further comprises a capacitor, wherein one end of the capacitor is connected to a current output port of the current-limiting chip, and the other end of the capacitor is connected to a ground potential node.

16. The wireless network adapter according to claim 9 , wherein the power circuit further comprises a power management unit, wherein a current input port of the power management unit is connected to a current output port of the current-limiting chip, and wherein a current output port of the power management unit is connected to a current input port of the baseband chip.

17. The wireless network adapter according to claim 9 , further comprising a general-purpose serial bus interface, wherein the general-purpose serial bus interface is connected to the current-limiting chip so that an external power supply supplies power to the wireless network adapter through the general-purpose serial bus interface.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 19, 2018
From: HUAWEI DEVICE (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
To: HUAWEI DEVICE CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 047603/0039 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jun 12, 2018
From: HUAWEI DEVICE CO.,LTD.
To: HUAWEI DEVICE (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 046340/0590 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 21, 2014
From: LI, YANBIN; QIAN, DINGJUN
To: HUAWEI DEVICE CO., LTD
Reel/Frame 032500/0745 →