Core-Shell Dielectric Composition for High DC Bias Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing dielectric compositions for laminated ceramic capacitors face challenges in maintaining high dielectric constant and resistivity when subjected to high DC bias and elevated temperatures, particularly at high voltages and ambient temperatures, due to polarization reversal and reduced reliability.

Innovation Solution

A dielectric composition with a perovskite crystal structure, featuring a core-shell structure where the Bi content in the core portion is at least 1.2 times that in the shell portion, and a specific molar ratio of Bi to Sr, along with the inclusion of auxiliary components like La, Ce, and Zn, enhances the dielectric constant and resistivity while improving high-temperature load lifespan.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If a high DC bias voltage is applied to increase the operating voltage range, then the dielectric constant decreases due to polarization reversal, but the capacitor needs to maintain high dielectric constant for high capacity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating voltage rangeVSAvoiddielectric constant stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating a core-shell structure where the center region contains high-Bi particles for maintaining dielectric constant under DC bias, while the peripheral region contains low-Bi particles for other functional properties. This spatial differentiation allows the capacitor to simultaneously achieve high operating voltage range and stable dielectric constant.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Volume of moving object

If miniaturization is pursued to increase circuit density, then the capacitor size decreases, but maintaining high capacity becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapacitor sizeVSAvoidcapacity
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses composite materials by combining two types of particles with different Bi contents and sizes in a specific ratio (60-80 wt% high-Bi particles, 20-40 wt% low-Bi particles). This composite structure enables the miniaturized capacitor to maintain high capacity through the synergistic effect of the two particle types, achieving high dielectric constant and high resistivity in a compact form.

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 dielectric composition achieves a high dielectric constant of 800 or greater and a DC bias resistivity of 1×10^12 Ωcm or greater, with a high-temperature load lifespan of 20 hours or more, even under high DC voltage, effectively addressing the limitations of existing materials.

Implementation Method 1

particles having a perovskite crystal structure including at least Bi, Na, Sr and Ti... a high dielectric constant of 800 or greater

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDielectric permittivity: Dielectric Permittivity

Implementation Method 2

the content of Bi in the core portion is at least 1.2 times the content of Bi in the shell portion... effectively addressing the limitations of existing materials

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPolarization: Polarisation

Implementation Method 3

a DC bias resistivity of 1×10^12 Ωcm or greater... even under high DC voltage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical resistivity: Electrical Resistance

Data Source

PatentUS10490350B2Dielectric composition, dielectric element, electronic component and multi-layer electronic component
Publication Date: 2019.11.26 TDK ELECTRONICS AG
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AI summary

A dielectric composition, a dielectric element, an electronic component and a multi-layer electronic component are disclosed. In an embodiment the dielectric composition includes particles having a perovskite crystal structure including at least Bi, Na, Sr and Ti, wherein at least some of the particles have a core-shell structure including a core portion and a shell portion and wherein the content of Bi present in the core portion is at least 1.2 times the content of Bi present in the shell portion.