18067557. DEVICE HAVING AN IN-SUBSTRATE INDUCTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE INDUCTOR simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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DEVICE HAVING AN IN-SUBSTRATE INDUCTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE INDUCTOR
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Inventor(s)
Jui-Yi Chiu of Taichung City (TW)
Jonghae Kim of San Diego CA (US)
DEVICE HAVING AN IN-SUBSTRATE INDUCTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE INDUCTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18067557 titled 'DEVICE HAVING AN IN-SUBSTRATE INDUCTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE INDUCTOR
The patent application describes a device with an inductor that includes a magnetic core formed by a via structure filled with a magnetic material, surrounded by a winding made of patterned metallization layers interconnecting the conductive metal of the vias.
- The device includes a substrate with a plurality of vias filled with conductive metal, and a via structure filled with a magnetic material to create the magnetic core of the inductor.
- The patterned metallization layers and the conductive metal in the vias form a winding around the magnetic core, creating the inductor.
- This design allows for efficient energy storage and transfer within the device.
- The use of the magnetic core enhances the inductor's performance and magnetic properties.
- The device can be used in various electronic applications requiring inductors for energy storage and transfer.
Potential Applications: - Power electronics - Electric vehicles - Renewable energy systems - Consumer electronics
Problems Solved: - Improved efficiency of energy storage and transfer - Enhanced magnetic properties of the inductor - Space-saving design for electronic devices
Benefits: - Higher performance in energy storage and transfer - Compact design for space-constrained applications - Improved magnetic properties for better overall device performance
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Inductor Technology for Efficient Energy Storage This technology can be applied in various industries such as power electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and consumer electronics. The compact design and enhanced magnetic properties make it a valuable component for efficient energy storage and transfer in modern electronic devices.
Questions about Inductor Technology: 1. How does the magnetic core in this inductor design improve its performance compared to traditional inductors? 2. What are the specific advantages of using patterned metallization layers in the winding of the inductor?
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed is a device including an inductor that includes a substrate; a plurality of vias disposed through the substrate and filled with a conductive metal; a via structure disposed through the substrate and extending between the plurality of vias, wherein the via structure is filled with a magnetic material to form a magnetic core of the inductor; and one or more patterned metallization layers interconnecting the conductive metal of the plurality of vias; wherein the one or more patterned metallization layers and the conductive metal filling the plurality of vias form a winding of the inductor about the magnetic core.
