Multi-Conductive Interposer Ground Member Shielding Signal Interference

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Solution Overview

Problem

The increasing slimness of electronic devices leads to insufficient design margins and signal interference due to reduced gaps between electronic components, affecting the reliability of electrical connections and signal transmission.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device design incorporating a multi-conductive interposer with an insulation member and a ground member surrounding the conductive member to secure electrical connections and reduce signal interference, featuring a first conductive member for signal transmission and a second conductive member connected to the ground for shielding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If electronic components are arranged closer together to reduce device size, then device slimness is improved, but signal interference increases and design margin becomes insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidsignal interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

An interposer structure is introduced as an intermediary component between adjacent conductive terminals. This interposer includes an insulation member with a through-hole and a ground member that extends into the through-hole, creating a physical and electrical barrier that shields signal transmission paths from external interference while enabling closer component arrangement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The ground member is strategically positioned only in specific locations where signal interference is most critical - namely, surrounding conductive terminals that transmit signals. This localized grounding approach provides targeted shielding exactly where needed, rather than uniformly across the entire PCB, thus maintaining design margin while enabling compact layout

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If ground members are added around conductive terminals to reduce interference, then signal transmission reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal transmission reliabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The interposer merges multiple functions into a single integrated structure: the insulation member provides electrical isolation, the through-hole creates a shielding cavity, and the ground member provides reference potential and interference suppression. This consolidation reduces the number of separate components needed while achieving reliable signal transmission

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The interposer structure serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it provides mechanical support for adjacent terminals, establishes electrical isolation between signal paths, creates a shielded environment through the ground member, and maintains design margin for signal integrity. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity despite adding grounding capabilities

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

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 design enhances the reliability of signal transmission by providing a shielding effect against external interference and allows for a more efficient arrangement of conductive members within the same area, improving the structural integrity and performance of electronic devices.

Implementation Method 1

a ground member that surrounds the insulation member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic shielding: Faraday Cage

Data Source

PatentUS11388277B2Electronic device including interposer
Publication Date: 2022.07.12 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An interposer and an electronic device including an interposer are provided. The interposer includes a multi-conductive member. The multi-conductive member includes an insulation member, a first conductive member that is disposed inside the insulation member and electrically transmits a designated signal or a designated power; and a ground member that surrounds the insulation member.