Electronic Package Shielding Wires for Low-Frequency EMI

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional RF module shielding methods using a single layer of metal thin film are inadequate for effectively reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) in high-frequency components, particularly for low-frequency components.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of crisscrossing shielding wires spanning across electronic components, connected to a carrier and encapsulated within a protective layer, which disrupts radiation paths and enhances EMI shielding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a single layer of metal thin film is used as the shielding layer, then the structure is simple and manufacturing is easy, but the EMI shielding effectiveness is insufficient especially for low-frequency components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidEMI shielding effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the shielding structure into multiple segments: multiple shielding wires arranged in parallel, with each wire acting as an independent shielding element. This segmentation allows the shielding function to be enhanced while maintaining manufacturing simplicity, as each wire can be individually positioned and connected

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a two-dimensional metal thin film to a three-dimensional wire array structure. The shielding wires extend vertically above the circuit board surface, creating multiple shielding planes at different heights, which enhances EMI shielding effectiveness particularly for low-frequency components while maintaining ease of manufacture

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

2Object-affected harmful factors

If multiple shielding layers are added to improve EMI shielding, then the shielding effectiveness increases, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveEMI shielding effectivenessVSAvoidshielding structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The shielding wires serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide EMI shielding, acts as bonding wires for electrical connection, and can be integrated with existing package substrates. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity while maintaining effective shielding

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the shielding function with the existing bonding wire structure. The shielding wires are integrated into the package substrate along with other components, combining multiple functions into a unified structure that reduces overall complexity rather than adding separate shielding layers

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If metal thin film is applied on the periphery of the RF module, then EMI can be blocked in some circumstances, but the shielding is insufficient for low-frequency components and the structure increases manufacturing steps

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveEMI blocking capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing process simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The shielding wires are positioned and connected to the package substrate before final encapsulation. This preliminary positioning ensures proper alignment and electrical connection while simplifying the overall manufacturing process, as the shielding structure is integrated early in the assembly process rather than added as a separate post-processing step

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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 approach significantly improves EMI shielding by disturbing radiation paths and providing better protection for both high and low-frequency components, especially when shielding wires are embedded within the encapsulating layer.

Implementation Method 1

the plurality of shielding wires crisscross one another... irregular paths formed by the crisscrossing shielding wires disturb the radiation paths, so that smaller amounts of electromagnetic radiations can be obtained, and shielding against EMI can thus be improved

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interference shielding: Faraday Cage

Data Source

PatentUS11764162B2Electronic package and method for manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2023.09.19 SILICONWARE PRECISION IND CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic package and a manufacturing method thereof are provided, where a plurality of shielding wires are arranged on a carrier and spanning across an electronic component to cover the electronic component, so that the shielding wires serve as a shielding structure to protect the electronic component from the interference of external electromagnetic waves.