Coaxial Interposer Package for RF Loss and EMI Shielding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing chip package structures with integrated antenna structures suffer from large volume and significant radio frequency signal loss during transmission, failing to effectively prevent electromagnetic interference.

Innovation Solution

An electronic package structure incorporating an interposer with a coaxial conductive element, a circuit board, and a circuit structure, where the chip is disposed in a cavity of the interposer, utilizing a conductive interposer substrate to reduce signal loss and enhance electromagnetic interference shielding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a film sealing material covers the chip to form the chip package structure with antenna structure, then the chip is protected and antenna function is integrated, but the volume is relatively large and radio frequency signal loss occurs during transmission

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal integrityVSAvoidpackage volume
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent embeds the coaxial conductive element within the interposer substrate, nesting the transmission line structure inside the package substrate rather than using external traces. This nested configuration reduces the overall package volume while maintaining signal integrity by providing a shielded transmission path for radio frequency signals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from planar trace-based signal transmission to three-dimensional coaxial cable architecture by embedding the coaxial conductive element vertically within the interposer substrate. This dimensional change enables compact signal routing that reduces both package volume and signal loss simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If a film sealing material covers the chip to form the chip package structure with antenna structure, then the chip is protected and antenna function is integrated, but significant radio frequency signal loss occurs during transmission

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal transmission qualityVSAvoidradio frequency signal loss
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The coaxial conductive element is nested within the interposer substrate, creating a shielded transmission line that protects radio frequency signals from external interference and reduces electromagnetic radiation losses. This nested configuration maintains signal integrity while minimizing energy loss during transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The interposer substrate acts as an intermediary structure that provides a controlled impedance environment for signal transmission. By embedding the coaxial conductive element within the substrate, the patent creates an intermediate transmission medium that reduces signal loss between the antenna and circuit board connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If conventional chip package structure with antenna is used, then integration is achieved, but electromagnetic interference cannot be effectively prevented

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegration levelVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The coaxial conductive element is nested within the interposer substrate, creating an inherent shielded transmission line structure. This nested configuration provides electromagnetic shielding that prevents external interference from affecting signal transmission while maintaining the integrated package design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The interposer substrate combines dielectric material with embedded coaxial conductive elements to create a composite structure that provides both mechanical support and electromagnetic shielding. This composite architecture effectively blocks electromagnetic interference while maintaining signal transmission quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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

The structure achieves miniaturization and improves signal integrity by reducing radio frequency signal loss and shielding electromagnetic interference, while enhancing heat dissipation capabilities.

Implementation Method 1

The coaxial conductive element includes a first conductive structure, a second conductive structure, and a first insulation structure. The second conductive structure surrounds the first conductive structure. The first insulation structure is disposed between the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic wave transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The interposer includes an interposer substrate and a coaxial conductive element. A material of the interposer substrate includes a conductive material. The circuit board is disposed on the lower surface of the interposer substrate and electrically connected to the coaxial conductive element.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 3

The second conductive structure surrounds the first conductive structure. The first insulation structure is disposed between the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure, reducing signal loss and shielding electromagnetic interference.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic shielding: Faraday Cage

Data Source

PatentUS12506056B2Electronic package structure and manufacturing method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.12.23 UNIMICRON TECH CORP
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AI summary

An electronic package structure and its manufacturing method are provided. The electronic package structure includes an interposer, a circuit board, a chip, and a circuit structure. The interposer includes an interposer substrate and a coaxial conductive element located in the interposer substrate. The interposer substrate includes a cavity. The coaxial conductive element includes a first conductive structure, a second conductive structure surrounding the first conductive structure, and a first insulation structure. The first insulation structure is disposed between the first and second conductive structures. The circuit board is disposed on a lower surface of the interposer substrate and electrically connected to the coaxial conductive element. The chip is disposed in the cavity and located on the circuit board, so as to be electrically connected to the circuit board. The circuit structure is disposed on an upper surface of the interposer substrate and electrically connected to the coaxial conductive element.