Abstract:
A method for fabricating circuit board conductors (24A & 24B) generally entails forming a metal layer (24) on a positive-acting photodielectric layer (22), and etching the metal layer to form at least two conductor traces (24A & 24B) that cover separate regions of the photodielectric layer while exposing a third region therebetween. The third region of the photodielectric layer is developed using the two traces as a photomask and removed. Thus, the traces are not only separated by a void (30) formed when the metal layer was etched, but are also separated by the opening (32) formed in the photodielectric layer by the removal of the third region of the photodielectric layer. A ferrite-filled polymer may also be deposited in the void and opening to form a ferrite core (34). Traces formed in accordance with the above may be formed as adjacent and parallel conductors or adjacent inductor windings of an integral inductor.
Abstract:
One of a plurality of capacitors embedded in a printed circuit structure includes a first electrode (415) overlaying a first substrate layer (505) of the printed circuit structure, a crystallized dielectric oxide core (405) overlaying the first electrode, a second electrode (615) overlying the crystallized dielectric oxide core, and a high temperature anti-oxidant layer (220) disposed between and contacting the crystallized dielectric oxide core and at least one of the first and second electrodes. The crystallized dielectric oxide core has a thickness that is less than 1 micron and has a capacitance density greater than 1000 pF/mm2. The material and thickness are the same for each of the plurality of capacitors. The crystallized dielectric oxide core may be isolated from crystallized dielectric oxide cores of all other capacitors of the plurality of capacitors.
Abstract:
Embedded capacitors comprise a bimetal foil (500) that includes a first copper layer (205) and an aluminum layer (210) on the first copper layer. The aluminum layer has a smooth side adjacent the first copper layer and a high surface area textured side (215) opposite the first copper layer. The bimetal foil further includes an aluminum oxide layer (305) on the high surface area textured side of the aluminum layer, a conductive polymer layer (420) on the aluminum oxide layer, and a second copper layer (535) overlying the aluminum oxide layer. The bimetal foil may be embedded in a circuit board (700) to form high value embedded capacitors.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a peelable circuit board foil (200) has a metal support layer (205) and a conductive metal foil layer (210) bonded by an inorganic high temperature release structure (215) that comprises a co-deposited layer (250) and a metal oxide layer (260). The co-deposited layer comprises an admixture of nickel and one or more of boron, phosphorus, and chromium. In a second embodiment, the peelable printed circuit foil (200) has a crystallized dielectric oxide layer (405) disposed on the metal foil layer and an electrode layer (415) disposed on the crystallized dielectric oxide layer, forming a dielectric peelable circuit board foil (400) that may be adhered to a layer of a flexible or rigid circuit board, after which the metal support layer can be peeled away, leaving a capacitive structure including the metal foil layer, the crystallized dielectric oxide layer, and the electrode layer.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for fabricating a patterned embedded capacitance layer. The method includes fabricating (1305, 1310) a ceramic oxide layer (510) overlying a conductive metal layer (515) overlying a printed circuit substrate (505), perforating (1320) the ceramic oxide layer within a region (705), and removing (1325) the ceramic oxide layer and the conductive metal layer in the region by chemical etching of the conductive metal layer. The ceramic oxide layer may be less than 1 micron thick.
Abstract:
A method is provided for forming an embedded, low profile capacitor in a multilayer printed circuit board. The method entails providing a first metal plate (16) on a dielectric substrate (14). A dielectric layer (18) of a photopolymeric material is applied onto a first region (17) of the first metal plate, surrounded by a second region (19) that is exposed. A second metal plate (24) is deposited onto the dielectric layer and the second region (19) of the first metal plate. The second plate (24) is then patterned to define an upper electrode (26) on the dielectric layer that is electrically isolated from the first metal plate. This may be accomplished by forming a trench (34) in the second metal plate above the dielectric layer. In one aspect, the resulting capacitor thus comprises a lower electrode structure (28) derived mainly from the first metal plate, a dielectric layer (20) overlying the first region of the first metal plate, and an upper electrode (26) overlying the dielectric layer. The lower metal structure also includes an extension (32) deposited onto the second region of the first metal layer about the dielectric layer and including a lip overlying a perimeter of the dielectric layer surface.
Abstract:
A device and method of background substitution are disclosed. One or more cameras in a mobile device obtain a depth image. A processor in or external to the device segments the foreground from the background of the image. The original background is removed and a stored background image or video is substituted in place of the original background. The substituted background is altered dependent on the attitude and motion of the device, which is sensed by one or more sensors in the device. A portion of the stored background selected as the substitute background varies in correspondence with the device movement.
Abstract:
Touch sensors with one or more piezoelectric elements and devices containing such touch sensors are presented. The touch sensor contains keys that are independently actuated. Contact with a key provides tactile feedback through the piezoelectric element to the user. Each key provides an individual tactile feedback pattern that is dependent on the particular key contacted as well as the function of the key at the time of contact. Actuation of the key provides a different tactile feedback pattern. The piezoelectric element is bonded directly to a printed circuit board, on which electronic components are also mounted.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for fabricating a patterned embedded capacitance layer. The method includes fabricating (1305, 1310) a ceramic oxide layer (510) overlying a conductive metal layer (515) overlying a printed circuit substrate (505), perforating (1320) the ceramic oxide layer within a region (705), and removing (1325) the ceramic oxide layer and the conductive metal layer in the region by chemical etching of the conductive metal layer. The ceramic oxide layer may be less than 1 micron thick.