IVR Package Structure With RC Path for Overshoot Suppression

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Solution Overview

Problem

Voltage regulators in integrated circuits experience transient overshoot, which can lead to reliability issues and damage to powered devices due to high resistance and parasitic inductance in connection lines.

Innovation Solution

Embedding a Resistor-Capacitor (RC) component in the path between the Integrated Voltage Regulator (IVR) and powered devices within the package substrate, reducing connection line resistance and parasitic inductance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If connection lines are made longer or more complex to connect IVR to powered devices, then routing flexibility is improved, but resistance and parasitic inductance increase causing transient overshoot

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverouting flexibilityVSAvoidvoltage stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary structure (redistribution layer with via) between the IVR and powered devices. This intermediary allows the connection to be made through a more direct path with lower parasitic inductance, while still providing routing flexibility through the redistribution layer design. The via acts as a mediator that reduces the harmful inductance compared to traditional long bond wire connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from planar connection routing to three-dimensional vertical routing by using via structures that go through the substrate. This dimensional change allows for shorter current paths and reduced parasitic inductance while maintaining the ability to route power to different locations on the package.

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

2Ease of manufacture

If discrete voltage regulators are used bonded to PCB, then voltage regulation function is provided, but connection resistance and parasitic inductance cause transient overshoot

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidtransient overshoot
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the voltage regulator die with the package substrate to create an integrated voltage regulator (IVR) structure. By combining these previously separate components into a single integrated unit, the connection resistance and parasitic inductance are dramatically reduced while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through established packaging processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The package substrate serves multiple functions: it acts as both the mechanical support structure and the electrical interconnection medium through its redistribution layers and via structures. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate connection elements, reducing parasitic inductance while maintaining ease of manufacture.

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

Data Source

PatentUS20250372545A1Heterogeneous integration structure to solve IVR overshoot problem
Publication Date: 2025.12.04 TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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AI summary

A method includes placing an integrated voltage regulator in a first package component, placing a RC component in a second package component, electrically connecting the RC component to the integrated voltage regulator, and electrically connecting a device die to the RC component. The RC component is in an electrical path that connects the integrated voltage regulator to the device die.