Glass-Core Packaging Substrate Curing to Minimize Warpage

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Solution Overview

Problem

The warpage phenomenon and separation of electronic elements in packaging substrates due to thermal expansion differences and stress are not adequately addressed in existing technologies, particularly when using glass cores and insulating films.

Innovation Solution

A method involving multiple curing steps for insulating films applied to glass cores, with varying pressures and temperatures, to form insulating layers on both surfaces, and incorporating electronic elements in cavity portions, thereby stabilizing the substrate structure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a single insulating film is applied and cured on the glass core, then the manufacturing process is simple, but warpage occurs due to thermal expansion differences

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsulating layer formation processVSAvoidsubstrate warpage
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The insulating layer formation process is segmented into multiple steps: applying a first insulating film and curing it, then applying a second insulating film and curing it. This segmentation allows each layer to be optimized for specific functions - the first layer provides initial insulation and adhesion, while the second layer provides additional insulation and structural stability, collectively preventing warpage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite material structure by combining multiple insulating films with different properties on the glass core. The first insulating film and second insulating film have different thicknesses and curing characteristics, creating a composite insulating layer system that better matches the thermal expansion properties of the glass core and reduces warpage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If high pressure and temperature are applied during curing, then the insulating film cures completely, but electronic elements may separate from the cavity portion

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsulating film curingVSAvoidelement adhesion
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by first applying and curing the first insulating film before applying the second insulating film. This sequential approach allows the first layer to establish a stable base that adheres to the glass core and cavity portions, preventing element separation while enabling complete curing of subsequent layers

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different curing conditions to different regions and layers. The first insulating film is cured under specific pressure and temperature conditions optimized for adhesion, while the second insulating film is cured under conditions optimized for complete curing. This local quality approach ensures both element adhesion and thorough curing without causing separation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 minimizes warpage and prevents element separation, ensuring a stable and defect-free packaging substrate with improved electrical performance and reduced manufacturing defects.

Implementation Method 1

a primary curing operation of laminating a first insulating film on the first surface and primarily curing the first insulating film, and a secondary curing operation of laminating a second insulating film on the primarily cured first insulating film and secondarily curing the second insulating film

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCuring: Chemical Bonding

Implementation Method 2

a pressure and a temperature applied during the secondary curing operation may be higher than a pressure and a temperature applied during the primary curing operation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal energy application: Heating

Data Source

PatentEP4517808B1Method of manufacturing packaging substrate and packaging substrate manufactured thereby
Publication Date: 2025.10.29 ABSOLICS INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a packaging substrate and a packaging substrate manufactured thereby. The method of manufacturing a packaging substrate according to the present disclosure includes: an operation of generating a glass structure that is a core via, a cavity portion, or both on a glass core including a first surface and a second surface facing each other; an operation of forming an insulating layer on the first surface or second surface using an insulating film; and an operation of forming an upper layer including an upper distribution layer and an upper surface connection layer on the insulating layer. The operation of forming the insulating layer may include a primary curing operation of laminating a first insulating film on the first surface and primarily curing the first insulating film, and a secondary curing operation of laminating a second insulating film on the primarily cured first insulating film and secondarily curing the second insulating film. Accordingly, warpage may be improved, and separation of an electronic element may be prevented.