公开(公告)号：US20200105473A1

公开(公告)日：2020-04-02

申请号：US16146042

申请日：2018-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul A. Martinez ,  Won Seop Choi ,  Gang Ning ,  Chirag V. Shah ,  Martin Schauer ,  Curtis C. Mead ,  Ming Yuan Tsai ,  Albert Wang

IPC: H01G4/30 ,  H01G4/12 ,  H01G4/005 ,  H01G4/228

Abstract: Multilayer ceramic capacitor structures may include structural arrangements, materials, and/or substrate modifications that can improve the reliability of the capacitor for long-term usage when faced with environmental stress. Embodiments may implement reduced entryways in the termination patterns of the capacitor to decrease damage potential due to exposure of moisture. Embodiments may implement structures that decrease interfaces with different physical characteristics, which may lead to a reduction in the formation of micro-fractures during regular usage. Methods of manufacture for the features that improve reliability are also detailed.

公开(公告)号：US20180337003A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：US15600329

申请日：2017-05-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ming Y. Tsai ,  Albert Wang ,  Curtis C. Mead ,  Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Paul A. Martinez

IPC: H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/12 ,  H01G4/005 ,  H01G4/30 ,  H01L41/047

CPC classification number: H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/012 ,  H01G4/12 ,  H01G4/232 ,  H01G4/30

Abstract: Monolithic capacitor structures having a main capacitor and a vise capacitor are discussed. The vise capacitor provides to the monolithic capacitor structure reduced vibrations and/or acoustic noise due to piezoelectric effects. To that end, vise capacitor may cause piezoelectric deformations that compensate the deformations that are caused by the electrical signals in the main capacitor. Embodiments of these capacitor structures may have the main capacitor and the vise capacitor sharing portions of a rigid dielectric. Electrical circuitry that employs the vise capacitor to reduce noise and/or vibration in the monolithic capacitor structures is also described. Methods for fabrication of these capacitors are discussed as well.

公开(公告)号：US20170208690A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15275369

申请日：2016-09-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul A. Martinez ,  Curtis C. Mead ,  Scott D. Morrison ,  Giancarlo F. De La Cruz ,  Lin Chen ,  Albert Wang ,  Brad W. Simeral ,  Vu Vo ,  Wyeman Chen

IPC: H05K1/18 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H01G4/30 ,  H01G4/228 ,  H01G4/38 ,  H01G4/005 ,  H01G2/06 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H01G4/40

Abstract: Systems and methods described in this disclosure are related to fabrication and utilization of two-terminal electrical components that may have terminations with reduced width. Components, such as the ones described herein may be used to increase the density of components in electrical devices, as they may reduce a separation distance between devices that lead to solder bridging. Methods for fabrication are also described, including the use of ceramic layers that may provide reduction in parasitic capacitance and/or inductances.

公开(公告)号：US09558875B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US15284179

申请日：2016-10-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael Eng ,  Kieran Poulain ,  Curtis C. Mead ,  Connor R. Duke

IPC: H05K1/00 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B33/08

CPC classification number: H01F7/0252 ,  H01F7/20 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K2201/10106

Abstract: An electronic device may have a source of magnetic field such as a magnet that produces a static magnetic field. A flexible printed circuit may have a flexible tail that surrounds a central portion. The central portion may overlap the magnet. Electrical components may be mounted to the central portion. To prevent undesired vibrations and noise due to interactions between magnetic fields induced by signals flowing in signal lines in the flexible printed circuit and the static magnetic field, the signal lines may be vertically stacked or may be routed along a curved path that does not overlap the magnet. The tail may serve as a service loop that allows a portion of a housing for the device and electrical components mounted to the central portion in alignment with windows in the housing to be detached for servicing.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有产生静态磁场的诸如磁体的磁场源。 柔性印刷电路可以具有围绕中心部分的柔性尾部。 中心部分可能与磁体重叠。 电气部件可以安装到中心部分。 为了防止由于在柔性印刷电路中的信号线中流动的信号和静态磁场引起的磁场之间的相互作用而引起的不期望的振动和噪声，信号线可以被垂直堆叠或者可以沿着不与第 磁铁。 尾部可以用作服务回路，其允许用于装置的壳体的一部分和安装到与壳体中的窗口对准的中心部分的电气部件被拆卸用于维修。

公开(公告)号：US09460838B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14831109

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael Eng ,  Kieran Poulain ,  Curtis C. Mead ,  Connor R. Duke

IPC: H05K1/00 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01F7/20

CPC classification number: H01F7/0252 ,  H01F7/20 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K2201/10106

Abstract: An electronic device may have a source of magnetic field such as a magnet that produces a static magnetic field. A flexible printed circuit may have a flexible tail that surrounds a central portion. The central portion may overlap the magnet. Electrical components may be mounted to the central portion. To prevent undesired vibrations and noise due to interactions between magnetic fields induced by signals flowing in signal lines in the flexible printed circuit and the static magnetic field, the signal lines may be vertically stacked or may be routed along a curved path that does not overlap the magnet. The tail may serve as a service loop that allows a portion of a housing for the device and electrical components mounted to the central portion in alignment with windows in the housing to be detached for servicing.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有产生静态磁场的诸如磁体的磁场源。 柔性印刷电路可以具有围绕中心部分的柔性尾部。 中心部分可能与磁体重叠。 电气部件可以安装到中心部分。 为了防止由于在柔性印刷电路中的信号线中流动的信号和静态磁场引起的磁场之间的相互作用而引起的不期望的振动和噪声，信号线可以被垂直堆叠或者可以沿着不与重叠的弯曲路径 磁铁。 尾部可以用作服务回路，其允许用于装置的壳体的一部分和安装到与壳体中的窗口对准的中心部分的电气部件被拆卸用于维修。