Abstract:
An integrated device package includes a die and a package substrate. The package substrate includes at least one dielectric layer (e.g., core layer, prepeg layer), a magnetic core in the dielectric layer, a first plurality of interconnects configured to operate as a first protective ring, and a second plurality of interconnects configured to operate as a first inductor. The second plurality of interconnects is positioned in the package substrate to at least partially surround the magnetic core. At least one interconnect from the second plurality of interconnects is also part of the first plurality of interconnects. In some implementations, the first protective ring is a non-contiguous protective ring. In some implementations, the first inductor is a solenoid inductor. In some implementations, the magnetic core includes a carrier, a first magnetic layer, and a second magnetic layer.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for controlling an equivalent-series resistance (ESR) of a capacitor are provided. An exemplary apparatus includes a substrate having a land side, the capacitor mounted on the land side of the substrate and having both the ESR and terminals, a resistive pattern coupled to the terminals, and a plurality of vias coupled to the resistive pattern. The resistive pattern is configured to control the ESR. The resistive pattern can be formed of a resistive paste. The resistive pattern can be formed in a substantially semicircular shape having an arc ranging from substantially 45 degrees to substantially 135 degrees. The capacitor can be a surface mount device. The resistive pattern can be formed in a shape of a land-side capacitor mounting pad, a via, or both.