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Pseudo-shielded capacitor structures

US10332683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2017
Grant dateJun 25, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/10371
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Capacitor devices with electrodes that are geometrically arranged to reduce parasitic capacitances are described. The capacitors may be multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) structures in which certain electrodes may have a clearance from a capacitor structure wall, such as top wall. In circuits and devices where that particular capacitor wall may be placed near a shielding structure, the clearance may reduce unintended parasitic capacitances between the shield structure and the electrodes. As a result, the shield structures may be placed closer to the electronic components, which may allow circuit boards and electronic devices with a lower profile.

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