Stacked Voltage Regulator Package Layout for Lower Power Path Loss
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Solution Overview
Problem
Long power routing paths through substrates in electronic devices lead to significant voltage drops, degrading performance and requiring higher input voltage, which complicates power regulation and miniaturization.
Innovation Solution
A stacked structure of passive components within the electronic device, where a first passive component is disposed under a power regulating component and a second passive component is stacked on top, reducing the power path length and enabling lower supply power while maintaining efficient power regulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If power routing path through substrate is used, then power can be delivered to components, but voltage drop increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from planar power routing through substrate to three-dimensional stacked architecture where passive components are vertically positioned directly over the power regulating device. This dimensional change creates a direct vertical power path that eliminates long horizontal routing paths through the substrate, thereby reducing voltage drop while maintaining power delivery capability.
2Volume of moving object
If power regulating device is integrated within package, then size of electronic device is miniaturized, but power routing path becomes longer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nesting by positioning passive components (inductor and capacitor) directly on top of the power regulating device in a stacked configuration. This nested arrangement allows power routing paths to be contained within the vertical footprint of the power regulating device itself, eliminating the need for extended horizontal routing paths through the substrate while maintaining integrated package miniaturization.
3Productivity
If passive components are formed as monolithic components, then manufacturing efficiency is increased, but integration complexity arises
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the power management system into distinct functional modules: a power regulating device and separate passive components (inductor and capacitor). These segmented components are then integrated in a stacked configuration where each component can be manufactured independently with optimized processes, yet they function together as a unified power management system. This segmentation enables manufacturing efficiency while managing integration complexity through standardized interfaces and vertical stacking.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a first electronic component and a power regulating structure configured to provide a first power to the first electronic component. The power regulating structure includes a first component and a second component at least partially overlapped with the first component from a top view.