Feedthrough Multilayer Capacitor Noise Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional feedthrough multilayer capacitor arrays do not effectively eliminate both common-mode and differential-mode noise, and they have high equivalent series inductance due to the lack of opposing signal inner electrodes and grounding inner electrodes.

Innovation Solution

A feedthrough multilayer capacitor array design that includes multiple signal and grounding inner electrodes with opposing portions separated by insulator layers, allowing for the formation of capacitors that eliminate both common-mode and differential-mode noise, while reducing equivalent series inductance by increasing current flow paths.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If conventional feedthrough multilayer capacitor arrays are used with only signal and grounding inner electrodes, then the structure is simple, but both common-mode noise and differential-mode noise cannot be eliminated effectively

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidnoise elimination capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The capacitor array is segmented into multiple functional regions with different electrode configurations. First and second signal inner electrodes are separated and independently connected to different terminal electrodes, allowing distinct capacitance paths for common-mode and differential-mode noise elimination. This segmentation enables simultaneous suppression of both noise types without complicating the overall manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The capacitor array structure is designed to perform multiple functions: eliminating common-mode noise through capacitance between signal and grounding electrodes, and eliminating differential-mode noise through capacitance between opposing signal electrodes. This multi-functionality is achieved within a single integrated structure that maintains manufacturing simplicity while addressing both noise elimination requirements.

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

2Device complexity

If signal inner electrodes do not oppose each other while holding insulator layers, then the structure is simpler, but equivalent series inductance is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrode arrangement complexityVSAvoidequivalent series inductance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The electrode arrangement transitions from a single-plane configuration to a multi-dimensional stacked structure. First and second signal inner electrodes are positioned in different layers, opposing each other while holding insulator layers therebetween. This dimensional arrangement creates additional current flow paths and reduces equivalent series inductance without significantly increasing manufacturing complexity, as the stacked configuration follows standard multilayer capacitor fabrication processes.

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

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 design effectively eliminates common-mode and differential-mode noise and reduces equivalent series inductance, enabling efficient noise reduction and improved capacitor characteristics.

Implementation Method 1

the first signal inner electrode and second grounding inner electrode include respective portions opposing each other while holding therebetween at least one of the plurality of insulator layers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Implementation Method 2

the second signal inner electrode and first grounding inner electrode include respective portions opposing each other while holding therebetween at least one of the plurality of insulator layers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Implementation Method 3

the first and second signal inner electrodes include respective portions opposing each other while holding therebetween at least one of the plurality of insulator layers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Data Source

PatentUS7724497B2Feedthrough multilayer capacitor mounting structure
Publication Date: 2010.05.25 TDK CORP
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AI summary

A feedthrough multilayer capacitor mounting structure including a capacitor body, at least two each of first and second signal terminal electrodes, and at least one each of first and second grounding terminal electrodes. The capacitor body has a plurality of insulator layers laminated, a first signal inner electrode connected to two first signal terminal electrodes, a second signal inner electrode connected to two second signal terminal electrodes, a first grounding inner electrode connected to one first grounding terminal electrode, and a second grounding inner electrode connected to one second grounding terminal electrode. The first signal inner electrode and second grounding inner electrode include respective portions opposing each other while holding therebetween at least one of the insulator layers. The second signal inner electrode and first grounding inner electrode include respective portions opposing each other while holding therebetween at least one of the insulator layers. The first and second signal inner electrodes include respective portions opposing each other while holding therebetween at least one of the insulator layers.