Array Coil Component Layout for PCB Grounded High-Frequency Noise Removal

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Solution Overview

Problem

As electronic devices become more performance-oriented and smaller in size, they face increasing issues with high-frequency noise due to the array-type coil components used in them, which existing technologies have not effectively addressed.

Innovation Solution

The proposed solution involves an array-type coil component design with first and second coil portions spaced apart, connected to external and ground electrodes, allowing for easy removal of high-frequency noise by short-circuiting the second coil portion with a printed circuit board's ground, thereby reducing noise without the need for separate filters.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If array-type coil component is used to reduce mounting area, then area is reduced, but high-frequency noise increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting areaVSAvoidhigh-frequency noise
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The coil component is divided into multiple coil portions (first coil portion and second coil portion) with different functions. The first coil portion handles signal transmission while the second coil portion is dedicated to noise filtering, allowing the component to reduce mounting area while effectively suppressing high-frequency noise through functional segmentation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the harmful high-frequency noise into a beneficial filtering function by designing the second coil portion to be short-circuited with the ground pad. This configuration transforms the noise-generating element into an active noise suppression mechanism, where the coil portion acts as a choke to block high-frequency noise while maintaining compact dimensions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Object-generated harmful factors

If separate filters are added to remove noise, then noise reduction is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehigh-frequency noiseVSAvoidcomponent structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the coil function with the noise filtering function into a single integrated component. The first and second coil portions are formed on the same substrate and share common structural elements, eliminating the need for separate filter components and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining effective noise suppression.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The coil component is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: the first coil portion provides signal transmission while the second coil portion provides noise filtering. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated filter components, reducing device complexity while achieving effective high-frequency noise removal.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If coupling coefficient is controlled for application requirements, then functionality is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoupling coefficient controlVSAvoidcoil portion positioning
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by giving each coil portion distinct structural characteristics and positions. The first and second coil portions are arranged at different locations on the substrate with different orientations, allowing independent optimization of their electrical characteristics. This local differentiation enables coupling coefficient control through design rather than requiring extreme manufacturing precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent controls the coupling coefficient by changing geometric parameters such as the spacing, orientation, and dimensions of the coil portions. By adjusting these physical parameters during design, the coupling coefficient can be optimized for specific applications without requiring ultra-precise manufacturing tolerances, as the parameter adjustments provide sufficient control range.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This design effectively removes high-frequency noise from the coil component, enhancing noise reduction capabilities while maintaining component compactness and efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

first and second coil portions spaced apart from each other in the body; first and second external electrodes disposed on the body to be spaced apart from each other and connected to both ends of the first coil portion; and first and second ground electrodes spaced apart from each other on the body and connected to both ends of the second coil portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

allowing for easy removal of high-frequency noise by short-circuiting the second coil portion with a printed circuit board's ground, thereby reducing noise

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEddy currents: Eddy Currents

Data Source

PatentUS11929200B2Coil component and board having the same mounted thereon
Publication Date: 2024.03.12 SAMSUNG ELECTRO MECHANICS CO LTD
  • US11929200B2 patent drawing
  • US11929200B2 patent drawing
  • US11929200B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A coil component includes a body; first and second coil portions spaced apart from each other in the body; first and second external electrodes disposed on the body to be spaced apart from each other and connected to both ends of the first coil portion; and first and second ground electrodes spaced apart from each other on the body and connected to both ends of the second coil portion.