DATA TRANSPORT IN PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

摘要

The described embodiments relate generally to a dielectric wave guide interconnect for an electronic device including a first routing circuit, a second routing circuit, and a dielectric wave guide coupling the first routing circuit to the second routing circuit. The interconnect may also include a first coupling element securing a first end of the dielectric wave guide proximal to the first routing circuit and a conductive element to insulate the dielectric wave guide from radio-frequency (RF) signals. In some embodiments, the first routing circuit is in a bottom portion of the electronic device; and the second routing circuit is in a top portion of the electronic device. An electronic device including a dielectric wave guide interconnect as above is also disclosed. A coupler for an electronic device including a first end adapted to receive an electrical signal and a propagating electromagnetic signal is also disclosed.

主权项

1. A high speed data system for use in a portable computing device, comprising:
a first circuit, comprising:
a data source configured to provide data, anda near field transmitter circuit coupled to the data source and configured to transmit electromagnetic energy (EM) encoded with at least some of the data, the electromagnetic energy having a carrier frequency of at least 60 GHz; and a second circuit, comprising:
a receiver circuit separated from the near field transmitter and configured to receive at least some of the data transmitted by the near field transmitter circuit, anda data sink coupled to the receiver circuit configured to receive and process at least some of the received data.