Wiring Structure With Stacked Solid Electrodes

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Solution Overview

Problem

The reliability of electrical connections between via wiring and build-up wiring layers in wiring substrates is compromised due to increased electrical resistance, affecting the overall performance and reliability of the connections.

Innovation Solution

A wiring substrate design featuring a solid first electrode and a solid second electrode joined through diffusion bonding, with a metal plate structure that includes a mount portion for electronic components, enhances the electrical connection reliability by reducing resistance and improving heat dissipation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If via wiring and build-up wiring layers are used in wiring substrates, then the wiring substrate can be manufactured with multiple layers, but the electrical resistance increases at the connection portion between via wiring and build-up wiring layer

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewiring substrate structureVSAvoidelectrical connection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the via wiring and build-up wiring layer into a single integrated electrode structure. The via wiring and build-up wiring layer are formed as one continuous electrode without separate connection portions, eliminating the interface where resistance typically occurs. This integration directly resolves the technical contradiction by maintaining multi-layer wiring capability while eliminating the resistance issue at connection interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite material structures where the electrode is formed with specific material compositions and layered configurations. By using appropriate material combinations and forming the electrode as a unified structure rather than separate components, the patent reduces electrical resistance at what would traditionally be connection interfaces between via wiring and build-up wiring layers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If solid electrodes are joined through diffusion bonding, then the electrical connection reliability is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connection reliabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary actions by preparing the electrode surfaces with specific treatments before diffusion bonding to ensure optimal bonding conditions. The electrodes are pre-formed with appropriate geometries and material compositions that facilitate subsequent diffusion bonding, making the process more controllable and reliable while managing manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes in the diffusion bonding process, such as controlling temperature, pressure, and time parameters, to achieve reliable electrical connections. By optimizing these parameters, the patent ensures high-quality electrode joints while managing the complexity of the manufacturing process through precise parameter control rather than overly complex process steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

The solution improves the reliability of electrical connections and heat dissipation, ensuring stable performance and assembly reliability of the wiring substrate by integrating electrodes through diffusion bonding and optimizing the substrate's structure.

Implementation Method 1

The second electrode is joined to an upper surface of the first electrode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDiffusion bonding: Diffusion Welding

Data Source

PatentUS11552004B2Wiring structure having stacked first and second electrodes
Publication Date: 2023.01.10 SHINKO ELECTRIC IND CO LTD
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AI summary

A wiring substrate includes a first metal plate and a second electrode. The first metal plate includes a first electrode, a wiring, and a mount portion for an electronic component. The mount portion includes an upper surface of the wiring. The second electrode is joined to an upper surface of the first electrode. The first electrode is solid. The second electrode is solid.