Inductor Built-in Substrate with Obtuse Angle Through Holes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing inductor built-in substrates face challenges in maximizing inductance and reliability due to limitations in magnetic material ratio and void formation during the manufacturing process, particularly with the formation of through-hole conductors in both insulating and magnetic resin substrates.

Innovation Solution

The inductor built-in substrate incorporates a core substrate with through-hole conductors in both insulating and magnetic resin layers, where the magnetic resin is filled with iron oxide fillers and formed with obtuse angles in the through holes to increase magnetic material volume and reduce stress on conductor layers, preventing crack formation and voids.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If through-hole conductors are formed in magnetic resin substrate, then inductance can be increased, but voids and cracks may form reducing reliability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemagnetic material ratioVSAvoidstructural integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by forming through holes in the magnetic resin before filling it into the openings. This sequence prevents the magnetic resin from interfering with hole formation and ensures proper hole geometry. The through holes are prepared in advance with appropriate angles and dimensions, then the magnetic resin is carefully filled and planarized to avoid voids and cracks, thus maintaining both high magnetic material ratio and structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes by optimizing the angle of the through holes (forming obtuse angles rather than right angles) and controlling the filling process parameters. The through holes are designed with specific angle ranges (e.g., 90-110 degrees) to facilitate proper resin filling and eliminate voids. Additionally, the planarization process parameters are controlled to achieve a flat upper surface while maintaining hole integrity, resolving the contradiction between maximizing magnetic material and ensuring reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If magnetic resin is filled in openings with right angles, then manufacturing is simpler, but stress concentrates causing cracks in conductor layers

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveopening formation simplicityVSAvoidconductor layer integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies asymmetry by changing the geometry of the through holes from right angles to obtuse angles. The through holes are formed with specific angle configurations (e.g., 90-110 degrees) that create a more favorable stress distribution pattern. This asymmetric geometry reduces stress concentration at the corners where conductor layers are present, preventing cracks while maintaining manufacturability through controlled formation processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parameter changes by optimizing the angular parameters of the through holes. Instead of using standard right angles, the through holes are designed with specific angle ranges that balance stress reduction and manufacturing feasibility. The angle parameters are carefully controlled during the hole formation process to achieve the optimal geometry that prevents conductor layer cracking while keeping the manufacturing process practical.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Quantity of substance

If through holes are formed after magnetic resin filling, then magnetic material ratio is maximized, but voids form during subsequent processing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemagnetic material ratioVSAvoidvoid formation control
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by forming through holes in the magnetic resin before filling it into the openings. This sequence ensures that the holes are created when the resin is in a more manageable state, allowing for better control over hole geometry and reducing the risk of void formation. The holes are prepared in advance with appropriate dimensions and angles, then the magnetic resin is carefully filled and planarized to eliminate voids, thus achieving both high magnetic material ratio and manufacturing precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11501909B2Inductor built-in substrate and method for manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2022.11.15 IBIDEN CO LTD
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AI summary

An inductor built-in substrate includes a core substrate having openings, a magnetic resin filled in the openings and having through holes, and through-hole conductors formed in the through holes respectively such that each of the through-hole conductors includes a metal film. The magnetic resin is formed such that each of the through holes has an angle part having an obtuse angle formed by an upper surface of the magnetic resin and a side wall of a respective one of the through holes.