Abstract: An electric power module comprises: a plurality of electric power units, each of which extends along a longitudinal direction from a first end, including a first electrode, to a second end, including a second electrode; a first panel, including a first plurality of contact elements, each of which is in contact with the first electrode of a corresponding power unit; a second panel, including a second plurality of contact elements, each of which is in contact with the second electrode of a corresponding power unit. In the module, the first panel comprises a first plurality of holes, each of which is aligned, along the longitudinal direction, with a respective contact element of the first plurality of contact elements and with a respective first electrode, and the second panel comprises a second plurality of holes, each of which is aligned, along the longitudinal direction, with a respective contact element of the second plurality of contact elements and with a respective second electrode.

Abstract: A module includes: a board having a first main surface; a first component mounted on the first main surface; a first conductor column group including a plurality of conductor columns arranged on the first main surface along at least a part of an outer periphery of the first component; a first ground conductor disposed inside the board; a first conductor via group including a plurality of via conductors that connect the first ground conductor and an end of each of the conductor columns, the end of each of the conductor columns being located close to the first main surface; and a shield film disposed to cover over the first component. When viewed in a cross section taken along a plane perpendicular to the first main surface, the first component is at least partially surrounded by the first conductor column group, the first conductor via group, and the first ground conductor.

Abstract: Provided are capacitors of semiconductor devices, wherein the capacitors may be used in a high-frequency operation environment. A capacitor includes a first electrode layer, a dielectric layer on the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer on the dielectric layer, wherein the dielectric layer includes a plurality of unit dielectric layers, and the unit dielectric layer includes first and second sub-dielectric layers that have different dielectric constants and conductivities from each other and are connected in series, and the first and second sub-dielectric layers have a conductivity difference so that the capacitance of the dielectric layer converges to the capacitance of the unit dielectric layer.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) module comprising a unitarily formed multilayer PCB, where the multilayer PCB comprises a plurality of layers, the plurality of layers comprising interleaved conductive and non-conductive layers, a first outer surface and an opposing second outer surface, the first outer surface comprising one or more components, the second outer surface comprising one or more electrical contacts such as solder bumps, and a first embedded semiconductor die having an active side facing the first outer surface, wherein the first embedded semiconductor die comprises a wireless radio-frequency transceiver such as a Bluetooth-compliant transceiver.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a power supply circuit to supply power to a circuit formed on a main substrate equipped with a circuit module is made smaller in size. A semiconductor device includes: a circuit module including a module substrate and a circuit element mounted on the module substrate; and a main substrate on which the circuit module is mounted. The semiconductor device further includes a power supply circuit to supply power to at least a circuit formed on the module substrate. The power supply circuit includes: a voltage generating circuit to output a predetermined output voltage; a first capacitor; and a second capacitor larger in capacity than the first capacitor. The voltage generating circuit and the first capacitor are mounted on the module substrate. The second capacitor is mounted on the main substrate.

Abstract: A power splitter for a smart card having near field RF communications capability, the power splitter comprising a substrate for integration into said smart card; a first port for connection to a near field RF communications antenna for receiving an alternating electrical signal; a second port for connection to an auxiliary rectifier; and a third port for connection to a near field RF communicator; wherein the splitter comprises a impedance network, connected between the three ports, and being arranged to divide the alternating electrical signal between the second port and the third port to split the alternating electrical signal, wherein the impedance network comprises a printed coil inductor, and a zone of the substrate surrounding the printed coil inductor is free from any ground plane.

Abstract: A structure for delivering power is described. In some embodiments, the structure can include conductors disposed on two or more layers. Specifically, the structure can include a first set of interdigitated conductors disposed on a first layer and oriented substantially along an expected direction of current flow. At least one conductor in the first set of interdigitated conductors may be maintained at a first voltage, and at least one conductor in the first set of interdigitated conductors may be maintained at a second voltage, wherein the second voltage is different from the first voltage. The structure may further include a conducting structure disposed on a second layer, wherein the second layer is different from the first layer, and wherein at least one conductor in the conducting structure is maintained at the first voltage.

Abstract: A pin map covers a surface area of a layer of a printed circuit board (PCB). The pin map includes a plurality of electrical designations for each pin in the pin map and a plurality of empty spaces within the pin map. Each electrical designation may be assigned to a pin on the pin map. Each electrical designation includes a positive polarity (P+) pin, a negative polarity (P?) pin, or an electrical ground (G) pin. If a space in the pin map does not have an electrical designation, then it may include an empty space/plain portion of the printed circuit board (PCB). The pin map may include a plurality of rows and a first repeating pin polarity pattern. The first repeating pin polarity pattern may include a lane unit tile. The pin map may help couple two circuit elements together that are attached to one layer of a PCB.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a carrier structure includes: A build-up circuit layer is formed on a carrier. The build-up circuit layer includes at least one first circuit layer, at least one first dielectric layer, a second circuit layer, a second dielectric layer, and a plurality of conductive vias. The first circuit layer is located on the carrier and includes at least one first pad, which is disposed relative to at least one through hole of the carrier. The first dielectric layer is located on the first circuit layer. The second circuit layer is located on the first dielectric layer and includes at least one second pad. The second dielectric layer is located on the second circuit layer and includes at least one opening exposing the second pad. The conductive via penetrates the first dielectric layer and is electrically connected to the first circuit layer and the second circuit layer.

Abstract: A storage system is provided. The storage system includes a plurality of storage units, each having a controller and solid-state storage memory. The storage system further includes one or more first pathways that couple processing devices of a plurality of storage nodes and is configured to couple to a network external to the storage system and one or more second pathways that couple the plurality of storage nodes to the plurality of storage units, wherein the one or more second pathways enable multiprocessing applications.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the inventive concept, there is provided a die-to-wafer bonding structure including a die having a first test pad, a first bonding pad formed on the first test pad, and a first insulating layer, the first bonding pad penetrates the first insulating layer. The structure may further include a wafer having a second test pad, a second bonding pad formed on the second test pad, and a second insulating layer, the second bonding pad penetrates the second insulating layer. The structure may further include a polymer layer surrounding all side surfaces of the first bonding pad and all side surfaces of the second bonding pad, the polymer layer being arranged between the die and the wafer. Additionally, the wafer and the die may be bonded together.

Abstract: An electron package includes an interface member between an electronic component and a thermal dissipation member. The interface member is highly efficient in transmitting thermal energy and/or suppressing electromagnetic radiation, with a particle filler dispersion including a combination of substantially spherical particles and substantially platelet-shaped particles within dispersion attribute ranges.

Abstract: A high-frequency module includes a high-frequency switch, filters (21 to 23), (31 to 33), and connection circuits (41 to 46). The high-frequency switch has filter-side terminals (Ps1 to Ps 6). The filters (21, 22, 23) each include a plurality of filters having characteristics different from each other. The filters (31, 32, 33) each include one type of filter. The connection circuits (41, 42, 43) connect the terminals (Ps1, Ps2, Ps3) of the high-frequency switch to the common terminals (Pc21, Pc22, Pc23) of the filters (21, 22, 23), respectively. The connection circuits (44, 45, 46) connect the terminals (Ps4, Ps5, Ps6) of the high-frequency switch to the filters (31, 32, 33), respectively. The connection circuits (41, 42, 43) are shorter than the connection circuits (44, 45, 46).

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a structure for layout and routing of a PCB. The method includes: arranging signal lines, a power plane and a ground plane of the PCB in combination, where a portion of a reference plane for the signal lines is configured as a ground plane for providing a reference plane and return paths for the signal lines, to save routing spates. Layout of regions for the power supply, the ground and signal lines is appropriately designed, thereby improving the design density of a board, reducing the number of layers of the PCB, and saving cost.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a circuit board may include a first trace formed in a first layer of the circuit board, a second trace formed in a second layer of the circuit board, a via, and a termination pad. The via may be configured to electrically couple the first trace to the second trace, the via comprising a via stub corresponding to a first portion of a length of the via not within a second portion of the via between a first location in which the first trace is electrically coupled to the via and a second location in which the second trace is electrically coupled to the via. The termination pad may be formed at an end of the via stub opposite at least one of the first location and the second location.

Abstract: A circuit substrate includes a dielectric layer, a first conductive structure and a second conductive structure. The first conductive structure includes a first conductive circuit and a first conductive via. The first conductive circuit is disposed on the dielectric layer. The first conductive via is disposed in the dielectric layer, and the first conductive circuit is connected to the first conductive via. The second conductive structure includes a second conductive circuit and a second conductive via. The second conductive circuit is disposed in the dielectric layer, the second conductive circuit and the first conductive circuit of the first conductive structure are arranged with an interval, and the second conductive via surrounds the first conductive via with an interval. The second conductive structure has an extending portion. The extending portion protrudes toward the first conductive via and does not contact the first conductive via.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for a system for a power over data line (PoDL) system. The system includes a ground plane that has a cutout. In addition, an alternating current (AC) capacitor pad configured to establish a bidirectional data channel. The AC capacitor pad is positioned in the cutout of the ground plane. Similarly, a PoDL pad connected to one or more inductors and a direct current (DC) power source is positioned in the cutout of the ground plane and is in series with the AC capacitor pad.

Abstract: A composite electronic component includes a capacitor and a resistor stacked in a height direction. The capacitor includes a capacitor body, and first and second external electrodes. The resistor includes a base portion, a resistor, first and second upper surface conductors, first and second lower surface conductors, first connecting conductors, and second connecting conductors. An upper surface of the base portion of the resistor faces a lower surface of the capacitor body of the capacitor, and the first upper surface conductor and the first external electrode are electrically connected, and the second upper surface conductor and the second external electrode are electrically connected.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an integrated circuit structure and methods of forming the same. The integrated circuit structure may include: a first metal level including a first metal line within a first dielectric layer; a second metal level including a second metal line in a second dielectric layer, the second metal level being over the first metal level; a first via interconnect structure extending through the first metal level and through the second metal level, wherein the first via interconnect structure abuts a first lateral of the first metal line and a first lateral end of the second metal line, and wherein the first via interconnect structure is a vertically uniform structure and includes a first metal.

Abstract: An electronic device having a substrate including a metal layer, an electrically insulating layer disposed above the substrate, a semiconductor module disposed above the electrically insulating layer and a lamination layer disposed above the electrically insulating layer. The lamination layer at least partially embeds the semiconductor module.

Abstract: A display device includes a substrate including a peripheral area with an integrated circuit chip disposed therein. A first pad portion, overlaps the integrated circuit chip, and includes a plurality of first dummy terminals, and a plurality of first connecting terminals electrically connected to the integrated circuit chip. The plurality of first dummy terminals is not electrically connected to the integrated circuit chip. A second pad portion, disposed in the peripheral area, includes a plurality of second connecting terminals electrically connected to a printed circuit board. A plurality of first connecting wires electrically connect each of the plurality of first connecting terminals to one or more of the plurality of second connecting terminals. At least one of the plurality of first connecting terminals is disposed between the plurality of first dummy terminals. The plurality of first connecting wires is not electrically connected to the plurality of first dummy terminals.

Abstract: A system and method for packaging semiconductor dies is provided. An embodiment comprises a first package with a first contact and a second contact. A post-contact material is formed on the first contact in order to adjust the height of a joint between the contact pad a conductive bump. In another embodiment a conductive pillar is utilized to control the height of the joint between the contact pad and external connections.

Abstract: A chip package includes: a substrate; a signal pad and a ground pad disposed on the substrate; a first and a second conducting layers disposed on the substrate and electrically connected to the signal pad and the ground pad, respectively, wherein the first and the second conducting layers extend from an upper surface of the substrate towards a lower surface of the substrate along a first and a second side surfaces of the substrate, respectively, and the first and the second conducting layers protrude from the lower surface; and a protection layer disposed on the substrate, wherein the protection layer completely covers the entire portion of the first conducting layer located on the first side surface of the substrate, and the entire portion of the second conducting layer located on the second side surface of the substrate is not covered by the protection layer.

Abstract: A substrate structure includes first, second and third metal layers embedded in a dielectric layer between its opposite upper first and lower second surfaces. The entire upper surface of the first metal layer is exposed on the first surface of the dielectric layer, the entire lower surface of the third metal layer is exposed on the second surface of the dielectric layer, and the second metal layer is disposed between the first metal layer and the third metal layer, wherein the area of the third metal layer is larger than the area of the second metal layer.

Abstract: An isolator assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a laminate consisting essentially of a block of homogenous material and a set of electrical contacts. A first die is coupled to a surface of the laminate. An isolation barrier is located entirely above the surface of the laminate. A second die is coupled to the laminate. The second die is galvanically isolated from the first die by the isolation barrier. The second die is in operative communication with the first die via the isolation barrier and a conductive trace on the laminate. The first die, the second die, the laminate, and the isolation barrier are all contained within an assembly package.

Abstract: A power source terminal and a ground terminal for a semiconductor integrated circuit are connected to a conductor pattern through a capacitor. The conductor pattern is connected, through a filter, to a plane conductor connected to neither a ground plane nor a power source plane. Thus, a common mode noise arising from between the power source and the ground is caused to flow into the plane conductor. This reduces the common mode noise flowing in the ground and the power source of the printed wiring board, which relatively act as antennas.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a wiring, a first insulation film, an underlayer deactivation layer, an underlayer, a catalyst layer and a carbon nanotube. The first insulation film is formed on the wiring and includes a hole which exposes the wiring. The underlayer deactivation layer is formed on the first insulation film at a side surface of the hole, and exposes the wiring at a bottom surface of the hole. The underlayer is formed on an exposed surface of the wiring at the bottom surface of the hole and on the underlayer deactivation layer at the side surface of the hole. The catalyst layer is formed on the underlayer at the bottom surface and the side surface of the hole. The carbon nanotube extends from the catalyst layer at the bottom surface of the hole, and fills the hole.

Abstract: A redistribution board includes a first conductive layer including a redistribution structure for low voltage signals, a second conductive layer including a redistribution structure for high voltage signals, and a non-conductive layer. The second conductive layer is spaced apart from the first conductive layer by the non-conductive layer. The redistribution board further includes a conductive connector extending from a mounting surface of the redistribution board to the second conductive layer. The conductive connector is surrounded by a low voltage trace of the first conductive layer.

Abstract: An electronic device may contain components such as flexible printed circuits and rigid printed circuits. Electrical contact pads on a flexible printed circuit may be coupled electrical contact pads on a rigid printed circuit using a coupling member. The coupling member may be configured to electrically couple contact pads on a top surface of the flexible circuit to contact pads on a top surface of the rigid circuit. The coupling member may be configured to bear against a top surface of the flexible circuit so that pads on a bottom surface of the flexible circuit rest against pads on a top surface of the rigid circuit. The coupling member may bear against the top surface of the flexible circuit. The coupling member may include protrusions that extend into openings in the rigid printed circuit. The protrusions may be engaged with engagement members in the openings.

Abstract: A multilayer wiring board includes a signal electrode, a first power supply electrode, and a ground electrode, which are connected to a first element that outputs a signal, an electrode connected to a second element that receives the signal, a ground layer that serves as a return path for a return current of the signal, a first power supply layer that is disposed adjacent to the ground layer with a dielectric layer interposed therebetween and supplies electric power to the first element, and a second power supply layer that is provided independently of the first power supply layer and supplies electric power to the second element. The first power supply layer causes the return current to return to the first element through the first power supply electrode as a displacement current between the ground layer and the first power supply layer.

Abstract: A Multi-configuration Processor-Memory device for coupling to a PCB (printed circuit board) interface. The device comprises a substrate that supports multiple configurations of memory components and a processor while having a single, common interface with a PCB interface of a printed circuit board. In a first configuration, the substrate supports a processor and a first number of memory components. In a second configuration, the substrate supports a processor and an additional number of memory components. The memory components can be pre-tested, packaged memory components mounted on the substrate. The processor can be a surface mounted processor die. Additionally, the processor can be mounted in a flip chip configuration, side-opposite the memory components. In the first configuration, a heat spreader can be mounted on the memory components and the processor to dissipate heat.

Abstract: Substrates having power planes, such as, for example, printed circuit boards, include at least one noise suppression structure configured to suppress electrical waves propagating through at least one of a first power plane and a second power plane. The at least one noise suppression structure may include a first power plane extension that extends from the first power plane generally toward the second power plane, and a second power plane extension that extends from the second power plane generally toward the first power plane. Methods for suppressing noise in at least one of the first power plane and second power plane include providing such noise suppression structures between the power planes.

Abstract: An apparatus including a first printed wiring board section and a second printed wiring board section. The first printed wiring board section includes a first dielectric material layer. The first dielectric material layer has a first dissipation factor. The second printed wiring board section is directly attached with the first printed wiring board section to form a unitary printed wiring board structure. The second printed wiring board section includes a second dielectric material layer and an antenna on the second dielectric material layer. The second dielectric material layer has a different second dissipation factor.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of mounting a semiconductor device to a first side of a circuit board; and mounting at least one voltage regulator device to a second side of the circuit board, the second side opposite to the first side. The voltage regulator devices may be output filters, inductors, capacitors, and the like. In certain embodiments, the devices may be located directly underneath the semiconductor device.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to sufficiently supply power to three-dimensionally stacked LSI chips and to dispose common through vias in chips of different types. Also, another object is to propose a new test method for power-supply through silicon vias.

Abstract: Three-dimensional power electronics packages are disclosed. In one embodiment, a three-dimensional power electronics package includes a metalized substrate assembly, a first power electronics device, and a second power electronics device. The metalized substrate assembly includes an insulating dielectric substrate having a power via fully-extending through the insulating dielectric substrate, a first conductive layer on a first surface of the insulating dielectric substrate, and a second conductive layer on a second surface of the insulating dielectric substrate. The first conductive layer is electrically coupled to the second conductive layer by the power via. The first power electronics device is electrically coupled to the first conductive layer such that the first power electronics device is positioned in a first plane.

Abstract: Manufacturing circuits with reference plane voids over vias with a strip segment interconnect permits routing critical signal paths over vias, while increasing via insertion capacitance only slightly. The transmission line reference plane defines voids above (or below) signal-bearing plated-through holes (PTHs) that pass through a rigid substrate core, so that the signals are not degraded by an impedance mismatch that would otherwise be caused by shunt capacitance from the top (or bottom) of the signal-bearing PTHs to the transmission line reference plane. In order to provide increased routing density, signal paths are routed over the voids, but disruption of the signal paths by the voids is prevented by including a conductive strip through the voids that reduces the coupling to the signal-bearing PTHs and maintains the impedance of the signal path conductor.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a first signal layer, a first ground layer, a second signal layer, a power layer, a second ground layer, and a third signal layer. The first signal layer includes an analog audio input/output (I/O) port and an audio chip. The audio chip includes a main body, a first group of signal pins connected to the analog audio I/O port, and a second group of signal pins connected to a control chip. The first ground layer, the power layer, and the second ground layer are each divided into an audio part and a digital part. The three audio parts act as a reference plane for traces between the analog audio I/O port and the audio chip, the three digital parts act as reference planes for traces between the control chip and the audio chip.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses provide power from multiple input power sources to adjacent outputs efficiently and reliably. Aspects of the disclosure provide a power distribution unit (PDU) that includes a number of power outputs including first and second adjacent power outputs. The PDU includes a printed circuit board having a first conducting layer electrically interconnected to a first power input connection and the first power output, a second conducting layer that is at least partially above the first conducting layer and in facing relationship thereto. The second conducting layer is electrically insulated from the first conducting layer and electrically interconnected with a second power input connection and the second power output, the first and second power outputs thereby connected to different power inputs.

Abstract: A circuit board includes a pair of differential signal lines and a pair of test point pads, one test point pad coupled to one of the signal lines and another of the test point pads coupled to another of the signal lines. The two test point pads are staggered relative to each other and the two signal lines. The circuit board includes a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of insulating layers. The conductive layers can be etched into conductive patterns, or traces, for connecting the electronic components, which are soldered to the circuit board. The conductive layers may be selectively connected together by vias. One or more of the conductive layers may be a metal plane for providing a ground plane and/or a power plane. To minimize or eliminate the capacitance generated between the test point pad and an underlying ground plane and/or power plane, portions of the ground plane and/or the portion of the power plane directly aligned with each test point pad are removed.

Abstract: This invention discloses a display device mother substrate, a display device substrate and a manufacture method of display device substrate thereof. The display device mother substrate includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first active area circuit and a first transmission line, wherein a first cutting line is defined between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first active area circuit is disposed on the first substrate and is electrically connected to the first transmission line. The first transmission line includes a display line portion, an end line portion and a middle line portion, wherein the display line portion is electrically connected to the first active area circuit. The middle line portion is disposed on the second substrate, wherein two ends of the middle line portion are electrically connected to the display line portion and the end line portion respectively at the first cutting line.

Abstract: Substrates having power and ground planes, such as, for example, printed circuit boards, include at least one noise suppression structure configured to suppress electrical waves propagating through at least one of a power plane and a ground plane. The at least one noise suppression structure may include a power plane extension that extends from the power plane generally toward the ground plane, and a ground plane extension that extends from the ground plane generally toward the power plane. The ground plane extension may be separated from the power plane extension by a distance that is less than the distance separating the power and ground planes. Electronic device assemblies and systems include such substrates. Methods for suppressing noise in at least one of a power plane and a ground plane include providing such noise suppression structures between power and ground planes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a printed wiring board having signal layers each interposed between a power supply layer and a ground layer, wherein the signal layer includes at least one of a wiring region for a ground potential and a wiring region for a power supply potential.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses related to packaging a monolithic voltage regulator are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes: (i) a monolithic voltage regulator with a transistor arranged as parallel transistor devices; (ii) bumps on the monolithic voltage regulator to form connections to source and drain terminals of the transistor; (iii) a single layer lead frame with a plurality of interleaving lead fingers coupled to the monolithic voltage regulator via the bumps, where the single layer lead frame includes first and second surfaces, where the first surface includes a first pattern to form connections to the bumps, and where the second surface includes a second pattern that is different from the first pattern; and (iv) a flip-chip package encapsulating the monolithic voltage regulator, the bumps, and the single layer lead frame, where the flip-chip package has external connectors of the monolithic voltage regulator at the second surface of the single layer lead frame.

Abstract: A shielding structure is provided for shielding a signal path extending between a first layer and a second layer in an electronic device at a transition region with a transition that extends in a first direction and a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The shielding structure includes a shielding structure portion, which includes a first shielding via in proximity to a first area of the signal path at the transition; a second shielding via in proximity to a second area of the signal path at the transition; and an area metallization electrically coupled to the first shielding via.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a wiring board having a wiring, a semiconductor chip that is mounted on the wiring board, and an electric conductor reference plane provided in the inside of the wiring board, in which in top view. The wiring includes a first region that overlaps the electric conductor reference plane and a second region that is the whole region except for the first region. A conductor chip is mounted above the second region.

Abstract: A multi-layered ceramic package comprises: a signal layer with identified chip/device area(s)/site(s) that require a supply of power; and a voltage power (Vdd) layer and a ground (Gnd) layer disposed on opposite sides directly above or below (adjacent to) the signal layer and providing a first reference mesh plane and a second reference mesh plane configured utilizing a hybrid mesh scheme. The hybrid mesh scheme comprises different mesh configurations from among: a full dense mesh in a first area directly above or below the identified chip/device area(s); a half dense mesh in a second area that is above or below the edge(s) of the chip/device area; and a wider mesh pitch in all other areas, and the Vdd traces are aligned to run parallel and adjacent to signal lines in those other areas. Wider traces are provided within the mesh areas that run parallel and adjacent to signal lines.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a source interconnect and a ground interconnect, and the circuit board has a two-dimensional geometry having a corner. Protruding portions are provided in circumferences of the source interconnect and the ground interconnect in regions except the corner in plan view, and the source interconnect and the ground interconnect are connected to a common first decoupling capacitor in each of the protruding portions.

Abstract: Manufacturing circuits with reference plane voids over vias with a strip segment interconnect permits routing critical signal paths over vias, while increasing via insertion capacitance only slightly. The transmission line reference plane defines voids above (or below) signal-bearing plated-through holes (PTHs) that pass through a rigid substrate core, so that the signals are not degraded by an impedance mismatch that would otherwise be caused by shunt capacitance from the top (or bottom) of the signal-bearing PTHs to the transmission line reference plane. In order to provide increased routing density, signal paths are routed over the voids, but disruption of the signal paths by the voids is prevented by including a conductive strip through the voids that reduces the coupling to the signal-bearing PTHs and maintains the impedance of the signal path conductor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a printed circuit board into which an electromagnetic bandgap structure for blocking a noise is inserted. The electromagnetic bandgap structure can include a first conductive plate, a second conductive plate arranged on a planar surface that is different from that of the first conductive plate, a third conductive plate arranged on a planar surface that is different from that of the second conductive plate, a connection pattern arranged on a planar surface that is different from that of the second conductive plate, a first stitching via unit configured to connect the first conductive plate to one end of the connection pattern through the planar surface where the second conductive plate is arranged, and a second stitching via unit configured to connect the third conductive plate to the other end of the connection pattern through the planar surface where the second conductive plate is arranged.