17856394. PLANAR T-COIL AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
PLANAR T-COIL AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jinkwan Park of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Yoonsuk Park of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Yoochang Sung of Hwaseong-si (KR)
PLANAR T-COIL AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17856394 titled 'PLANAR T-COIL AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an integrated circuit that includes a T-coil formed in a metal layer. The T-coil consists of two inductors connected to three terminals. The inductors have different patterns and are arranged parallel to each other in a specific direction. The patterns of the inductors form a bridge capacitor for the T-coil.
- The integrated circuit includes a T-coil formed in a metal layer.
- The T-coil consists of two inductors connected to three terminals.
- The inductors have different patterns.
- The patterns of the inductors form a bridge capacitor for the T-coil.
- The inductors are arranged parallel to each other in a specific direction.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be used in various electronic devices that require inductors and capacitors, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.
- It can be applied in wireless communication systems, allowing for improved signal transmission and reception.
- The T-coil can be used in power management circuits to enhance efficiency and reduce power losses.
Problems Solved
- The integration of the T-coil in a metal layer simplifies the manufacturing process of the integrated circuit.
- The specific arrangement and patterns of the inductors optimize the performance of the T-coil.
- The bridge capacitor formed by the inductor patterns enhances the functionality and efficiency of the T-coil.
Benefits
- The simplified manufacturing process reduces production costs and time.
- The optimized performance of the T-coil improves the overall functionality of electronic devices.
- The enhanced efficiency of the T-coil contributes to improved power management and longer battery life.
Original Abstract Submitted
An integrated circuit includes a T-coil formed in a first metal layer, wherein the T-coil may include: a first inductor connected to a first terminal and a second terminal; and a second inductor connected to the second terminal and a third terminal, wherein the first inductor and the second inductor may include a first pattern and a second pattern, respectively, the first and second patterns extending parallel to each other in a first direction from the second terminal in the first metal layer, and wherein the first pattern and the second pattern may form a bridge capacitor of the T-coil.