WO2011099385A1 - Esd保護装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an ESD protection device, and more particularly, to an ESD protection device such as a single component (ESD protection device) having only an ESD protection function or a composite component (module) having an ESD protection function and other functions. .
- ESD protection device such as a single component (ESD protection device) having only an ESD protection function or a composite component (module) having an ESD protection function and other functions.
- ESD Electro-Static Discharge
- a charged conductive object such as a human body
- another conductive object such as an electronic device
- ESD causes problems such as damage and malfunction of electronic devices. In order to prevent this, it is necessary to prevent an excessive voltage generated during discharge from being applied to the circuit of the electronic device.
- An ESD protection device is used for such an application, and is also called a surge absorbing element or a surge absorber.
- the ESD protection device is disposed, for example, between the signal line of the circuit and the ground (ground). Since the ESD protection device has a structure in which a pair of discharge electrodes are spaced apart from each other, the ESD protection device has a high resistance in a normal use state, and a signal does not flow to the ground side. On the other hand, when an excessive voltage is applied, for example, when static electricity is applied from an antenna of a mobile phone or the like, a discharge is generated between the discharge electrodes of the ESD protection device, and the static electricity can be guided to the ground side. Thereby, a voltage due to static electricity is not applied to a circuit subsequent to the ESD device, and the circuit can be protected.
- the cavity 5 is formed in the ceramic multilayer substrate 7 on which the insulating ceramic sheet 2 is laminated, and is electrically connected to the external electrode 1.
- a discharge electrode 6 is disposed oppositely in the cavity 5, and a discharge gas is confined in the cavity 5.
- a voltage causing dielectric breakdown is applied between the discharge electrodes 6, a discharge is generated between the discharge electrodes 6 in the cavity 5, and an excessive voltage is guided to the ground by the discharge, thereby protecting the subsequent circuit.
- the present invention is intended to provide an ESD protection device that can easily achieve a desired ESD response and can improve the reliability of an ESD protection function.
- the present invention provides an ESD protection apparatus configured as follows.
- the ESD protection device has (a) a ceramic multilayer substrate in which a plurality of insulating layers made of a ceramic material are stacked, and (b) conductivity formed so as to penetrate between main surfaces of at least one of the insulating layers.
- a first connection conductor and (c) formed so as to be connected to the first connection conductor along one of the main surfaces of the insulating layer on which the first connection conductor is formed.
- Metal and semiconductor (ii) metal and ceramic, (iii) metal and semiconductor and ceramic, (iv) semiconductor and ceramic, (v) semiconductor, (vi) metal coated with inorganic material, and (vii) inorganic material Coated metal and semiconductor, (viii) Metal and ceramic coated with inorganic material, (ix) Mixed portion in which material containing at least one of metal, semiconductor and ceramic coated with inorganic material is dispersed When,( ) Conductivity formed along the main surface of at least one insulating layer in which the mixed portion is formed so as to be separated from the first connection conductor and to be connected to the mixed portion. A second connection conductor.
- At least one of the discharge electrodes arranged via the mixing unit, that is, the first connection conductor is an interlayer connection conductor, so that heat generated when static electricity is applied is more than that of the in-plane connection conductor. Heat can be radiated through the interlayer connection conductor having good conduction efficiency, temperature rise due to repeated discharge can be suppressed, and melting of the discharge electrode can be prevented. Therefore, the reliability of the ESD protection function can be improved.
- the mixing part can be formed by a thick film printing method as in the case of the second connection conductor, it can be easily formed. Since the mixing portion can be provided at an arbitrary position in the stacking direction with respect to the interlayer connection conductor, the degree of design freedom can be increased. Therefore, it is easy to realize a desired ESD response.
- the second connection conductor is formed so as to surround the outer periphery of the mixing unit along the main surface of the at least one insulating layer in which the mixing unit is formed, and the mixing unit Electrically connected to the outer periphery.
- the first connecting conductor is formed concentrically with the mixing portion so as to penetrate between main surfaces of at least one of the insulating layers, and is provided with an interval between the outer periphery of the mixing portion and the mixing portion. Is electrically connected.
- the discharge width is widened and discharge is facilitated.
- the maximum ESD discharge part can be formed in a limited area.
- a hollow portion is formed so as to be in contact with the mixing portion and one main surface of the second connection conductor.
- air discharge can be generated by forming the cavity, and the ESD characteristics can be further improved.
- the first connection conductor is directly connected to the mixing portion.
- the configuration can be simplified. Note that the first connecting conductor does not penetrate the mixing portion and an opening is formed at the center of the mixing portion even if the end surface of the first connecting conductor only touches the center of the mixing portion.
- the circumference and the outer circumference of the second connection conductor may be connected.
- an opening is formed at the center of the mixing portion.
- a conductive third connecting conductor connected to the inner periphery of the opening of the mixing unit is further provided along the main surface of the at least one insulating layer in which the mixing unit is formed.
- the second connection conductor is connected to the third connection conductor.
- the interval (discharge gap) between the first connection conductor and the third connection conductor facing each other through the mixing portion can be reduced while ensuring the discharge width.
- the mixing unit includes a dispersed metal material and a semiconductor material.
- the metal material and the semiconductor material are dispersed in the mixing portion where the discharge is generated, the movement of electrons is likely to occur, and the discharge phenomenon can be generated more efficiently and the ESD response can be enhanced.
- the fluctuation of the ESD response due to the variation in the interval between the discharge electrodes can be reduced, and the adjustment and stability of the ESD characteristics are facilitated.
- the semiconductor material is silicon carbide or zinc oxide.
- a metal material coated with an insulating inorganic material is dispersed in the mixing portion.
- it further includes a seal layer extending between at least one of the insulating layer and the mixing portion and between the insulating layer and the cavity portion.
- a cavity is formed so as to be in contact with the first connection conductor, the mixing portion, and the second connection conductor.
- the air discharge can be generated by forming the cavity, and the ESD characteristics can be further improved.
- the mixing unit includes a dispersed metal material and a semiconductor material.
- the metal material and the semiconductor material are dispersed in the mixing portion where the discharge is generated, the movement of electrons is likely to occur, and the discharge phenomenon can be generated more efficiently and the ESD response can be enhanced.
- the fluctuation of the ESD response due to the variation in the interval between the discharge electrodes can be reduced, and the adjustment and stability of the ESD characteristics are facilitated.
- the semiconductor material dispersed in the mixing part is silicon carbide or zinc oxide.
- a metal material coated with an insulating inorganic material is dispersed in the mixing portion.
- it further includes a seal layer extending between at least one of the insulating layer and the mixing portion and between the insulating layer and the cavity.
- desired ESD responsiveness can be easily realized, and the reliability of the ESD protection function can be improved.
- Example 1 It is sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus.
- Example 1 It is principal part sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus.
- Example 1 It is sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus.
- Example 1 It is sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus.
- (Modification 1) It is sectional drawing which shows the manufacturing process of an ESD protection apparatus.
- (Modification 2) It is principal part sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus.
- (Modification 2) It is principal part sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus.
- Mode 3) It is principal part sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus.
- Mode 4 It is the schematic which shows the structure
- Example 1 It is sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus.
- (Example 2) It is sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus.
- Example 3 It is sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus. (Modification of Example 3) It is the schematic which shows the structure
- Example 4 It is sectional drawing which shows the manufacturing process of an ESD protection apparatus.
- Example 4 It is a disassembled perspective view of an ESD protection apparatus. (Conventional example) It is sectional drawing of an ESD protection apparatus. (Conventional example)
- Embodiment 1 An ESD protection apparatus 10 of Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 and FIG.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view schematically showing the internal structure of the ESD protection device 10.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the ESD protection device 10.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a principal part taken along line AA in FIG.
- the ESD protection apparatus 10 includes a mixing unit 20 and a first part in a ceramic multilayer substrate 12 in which first to fourth insulating layers 41 to 43 made of a ceramic material are laminated. Thru
- the mixing portion 20 and the second and third in-plane connection conductors 16 and 17 are opposed to the second and third insulating layers 42 and 43 between the adjacent second and third insulating layers 42 and 43. Formed along the main surface.
- the mixing unit 20 has an outer periphery 20s formed in a circular shape.
- the third in-plane connection conductor 17 is formed so as to surround the outer periphery 20 s of the mixing unit 20, and is connected to the entire periphery of the outer periphery 20 s of the mixing unit 20.
- the third connection conductor 17 is connected to the second in-plane connection conductor 16.
- the third in-plane connection conductor 17 is a second connection conductor.
- the first and second via holes (penetrating through the main surfaces of the second and third insulating layers 42, 43 are formed in the second and third insulating layers 42, 43, respectively. Holes) 42p and 43p are formed concentrically with the mixing portion 20. First and second interlayer connection conductors 15a and 15x are formed in the first and second via holes 42p and 43p.
- the interlayer connection conductors 15a and 15x are connected to end faces facing each other in the stacking direction of the insulating layers 41 to 44 (vertical direction in FIG. 2). That is, as shown in FIG. 3, an opening 20p is formed at the center of the mixing portion 20, and the interlayer connection conductors 15a and 15x pass through the opening 20p.
- the outer periphery of the interlayer connection conductors 15a and 15x is connected to the inner periphery of the opening 20p of the mixing unit 20.
- the first interlayer connection conductor 15a is a first connection conductor.
- the first in-plane connection conductor 14 is formed between the adjacent first and second insulating layers 41 and 42 and the first and second insulating layers 41 and 42 facing each other. It is formed along the surface.
- the first interlayer connection conductor 15 a is connected to the first in-plane connection conductor 14.
- the first and second in-plane connection conductors 14 and 16 extend to the side surface of the ceramic multilayer substrate 12, and are connected to the first and second external terminals 14x and 16x, respectively.
- the first to third in-plane connection conductors 14, 16, and 17, the first and second interlayer connection conductors 15a and 15x, and the first and second external terminals 14x and 16x have conductivity.
- the mixing unit 20 includes (i) metal and semiconductor, (ii) metal and ceramic, (iii) metal and semiconductor and ceramic, (iv) semiconductor and ceramic, (v) semiconductor, and (vi) metal coated with an inorganic material. (Vii) a metal and semiconductor coated with an inorganic material, (viii) a metal and ceramic coated with an inorganic material, and (ix) a material comprising at least one of a metal, semiconductor and ceramic coated with an inorganic material Are dispersed, and as a whole, have insulating properties.
- the metal material 80 coated (coated) with the insulating inorganic material 82, the semiconductor material 84, and the voids 88 are dispersed. is doing.
- the metal material 80 is Cu particles having a diameter of 2 to 3 ⁇ m
- the inorganic material 82 is Al 2 O 3 particles having a diameter of 1 ⁇ m or less
- the semiconductor material 84 is any one of silicon carbide, zinc oxide, and the like.
- Inorganic materials and semiconductor materials react during firing, and may be altered after firing.
- the ceramic powder constituting the semiconductor material and the ceramic multilayer substrate also reacts during firing and may be altered after firing.
- the metal material When the metal material is not coated with an inorganic material, there is a possibility that the metal materials are already in contact with each other before firing, and there is a possibility that the metal materials are connected and a short circuit occurs. On the other hand, when the metal material is coated with an inorganic material, there is no possibility that the metal materials contact each other before firing. Further, even if the inorganic material is altered after firing, the state in which the metal materials are separated from each other is maintained. Therefore, when the metal material is coated on the inorganic material, the possibility that the metal materials are connected to each other to cause a short circuit is reduced.
- the material used as a mixing part may be comprised with a metal material, a semiconductor, a ceramic, or those combination.
- the material that forms the mixing portion may be composed of only a semiconductor, or only a semiconductor and ceramic, and further a metal material coated with an inorganic material without using a metal material.
- the ESD protection apparatus 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is configured such that when a voltage of a predetermined value or more is applied from the external terminals 14x and 16x, the third in-plane connection conductor 17 and the first and second interlayer connections facing each other. Discharge occurs between the conductors 15a and 15x via the mixing unit 20.
- the discharge start voltage is the circumferential length (that is, the discharge width) of the portion where the third connecting conductor 17 and the first and second interlayer connecting conductors 15a and 15x face each other via the mixing unit 20,
- the distance in the radial direction between the third connection conductor 17 and the first and second interlayer connection conductors 15a and 15x (that is, the discharge gap) facing each other through the mixing unit 20, the thickness of the mixing unit 20, and the mixing unit 20 can be set to a desired value by adjusting the amount and type of the material contained in 20.
- the discharge width becomes wider and discharge becomes easier.
- the mixing portion 20 is formed concentrically, and the third connection conductor 17 serving as the discharge electrode and the first and second interlayer connection conductors 15a and 15x are arranged concentrically, thereby maximizing in a limited area.
- An ESD discharge part can be formed.
- the mixing unit 20 can be formed by a thick film printing method, and thus can be easily formed and the thickness can be easily adjusted. . Since the mixing part 20 can be formed along the main surface of an arbitrary insulating layer of the ceramic multilayer substrate, the degree of freedom in the layout design of the mixing part 20 is increased.
- the mixing unit 20 contains not only a metal material but also a semiconductor material, a desired ESD response can be obtained even if the content of the metal material is small. And generation
- the component of the material included in the mixing unit 20 may include the same or a part of the material constituting the ceramic multilayer substrate 12. If the same material is included, it becomes easy to match the shrinkage behavior of the mixing unit 20 at the time of firing with the ceramic multilayer substrate 12, and the adhesion of the mixing unit 20 to the ceramic multilayer substrate 12 is improved. Peeling of the part 20 becomes difficult to occur. In addition, ESD repeatability is improved. In addition, the types of materials used can be reduced.
- the metal material included in the mixing unit 20 may be the same as or different from the first to third in-plane connection conductors 14, 16, and 17. If they are the same, it becomes easy to match the shrinkage behavior of the mixing portion 20 to the first to third in-plane connection conductors 14, 16, and 17, and the number of materials to be used can be reduced.
- a hollow portion may be provided so as to be in contact with one main surface of the mixing portion 20 and the third connection conductor 17. In this case, air discharge can be generated by forming the cavity, and the ESD characteristics can be further improved.
- a ceramic green sheet having a thickness of 50 ⁇ m to be used as the first to fourth insulating layers 41 to 44 is prepared.
- the ceramic material used as the material of the ceramic multilayer substrate 12 a material having a composition centered on Ba, Al, and Si is used. Each material is prepared and mixed to have a predetermined composition, and calcined at 800-1000 ° C.
- the obtained calcined powder is pulverized with a zirconia ball mill for 12 hours to obtain a ceramic powder.
- an organic solvent such as toluene and echinene is added and mixed.
- a binder and a plasticizer are added and mixed to obtain a slurry.
- the slurry thus obtained is molded by a doctor blade method to obtain a ceramic green sheet having a thickness of 50 ⁇ m which becomes the first to fourth insulating layers 41 to 44.
- an electrode paste for forming the first to third in-plane connection conductors 14, 16, 17 and the first and second interlayer connection conductors 15a, 15x is prepared.
- An electrode paste is obtained by adding a solvent to a binder resin composed of 80 wt% Cu powder having an average particle size of about 1.5 ⁇ m and ethyl cellulose, and stirring and mixing with a roll.
- the mixed paste for forming the mixing part 20 is prepared.
- the mixed paste is prepared by mixing Al 2 O 3 coated Cu powder with an average particle size of about 2 ⁇ m and silicon carbide (SiC) with an average particle size of 1 ⁇ m as a semiconductor material at a predetermined ratio, adding a binder resin and a solvent, Obtained by stirring and mixing.
- the binder resin and the solvent are 20 wt%, and the remaining 80 wt% is Al 2 O 3 coated Cu powder and silicon carbide.
- Via holes 42p and 43p are formed on the ceramic green sheets to be the second and third insulating layers 42 and 43 using a laser or a mold, and then electrode paste is filled into the via holes 42p and 43p by screen printing.
- the first and second interlayer connection conductors 15a and 15x are formed.
- a mixed paste is applied by screen printing on the ceramic green sheet to be the third insulating layer 43 to form a portion to be the mixing portion 20.
- the portion that becomes the mixing portion 20 may be formed on a ceramic green sheet that becomes the second insulating layer 42.
- electrode paste is applied on the ceramic green sheets to be the second and third insulating layers 42 and 43 by screen printing to form the first to third in-plane connection conductors 14, 16 and 17.
- the portion that becomes the first in-plane connection conductor 14 may be formed on the ceramic green sheet that becomes the first insulating layer 41.
- the portions that become the second and third in-plane connection conductors 16 and 17 may be formed on a ceramic green sheet that becomes the second insulating layer 42.
- the portion to be the mixing portion 20 may be formed.
- a resin paste for example, an acrylic paste, a carbon paste, etc. is formed by screen printing so that the portions that become the first or second interlayer connection conductors 15a, 15x are exposed.
- ⁇ Ceramic green sheets are laminated and pressure-bonded in the same way as a normal ceramic multilayer substrate.
- ⁇ Electrolytic Ni-Sn plating is performed on the external terminals in the same way as chip-type electronic components such as LC filters.
- the semiconductor material is not particularly limited to the above materials.
- metal semiconductors such as silicon and germanium, carbides such as silicon carbide, titanium carbide, zirconium carbide, molybdenum carbide and tungsten carbide, nitrides such as titanium nitride, zirconium nitride, chromium nitride, vanadium nitride and tantalum nitride, titanium silicide , Silicides such as zirconium silicide, tungsten silicide, molybdenum silicide, chromium silicide, chromium silicide, titanium boride, zirconium boride, chromium boride, lanthanum boride, molybdenum boride, tungsten boride, etc.
- Oxides such as borides, zinc oxide, and strontium titanate can be used.
- silicon carbide and zinc oxide are particularly preferable because they are relatively inexpensive and various particle size variations are commercially available.
- These semiconductor materials may be used alone or in admixture of two or more. Further, the semiconductor material may be used by appropriately mixing with a resistance material such as alumina or BAS material.
- the metal material is not particularly limited to the above materials. Cu, Ag, Pd, Pt, Al, Ni, W, Mo, alloys thereof, or combinations thereof may be used.
- the ESD protection device 10 is a single component (ESD protection device) having only an ESD protection function is illustrated, but the ESD protection device is a composite component having an ESD protection function and other functions. (Module) etc. may be sufficient.
- the ESD protection device is a composite part (module) or the like, it includes at least a mixing unit 20, a third in-plane connection conductor 17 and a first interlayer connection conductor 15 a connected to the mixing unit 20. Just do it.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the ESD protection device 10a of the first modification.
- the ESD protection device 10 a according to the first modification is configured in substantially the same manner as the ESD protection device 10 according to the first embodiment.
- the same reference numerals are used for the same components as in the first embodiment, and differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.
- the ESD protection apparatus 10 a of Modification 1 includes, in addition to the configuration of Embodiment 1, between the mixing unit 20 and the second and third insulating layers 42 and 43 of the ceramic multilayer substrate 12 a.
- the sealing layers 22 and 24 are formed.
- the sealing layers 22 and 24 prevent the glass component in the ceramic multilayer substrate 12 from penetrating into the mixing unit 20.
- the seal layers 22 and 24 have insulating properties.
- the sealing layers 22 and 24 form ceramic green sheets that become the first to fourth insulating layers 41 to 44, and are laminated, pressed, and fired. Can be produced.
- ceramic green sheets to be the first and fourth insulating layers 41 and 44 are prepared.
- via holes 42p and 43p are formed in the ceramic green sheets to be the second and third insulating layers 42 and 43, and electrode paste is formed in the via holes 42p and 43p. Filled portions are formed to become the first and second interlayer connection conductors 15a and 15x.
- the seal layer forming paste is screen-printed on the mutually facing surfaces 42t and 43s of the ceramic green sheets to be the second and third insulating layers 42 and 43, whereby the seal layers 22 and 24p having the openings 22p and 24p are formed.
- the sealing layers 22 and 24 are dried.
- the seal layers 22 and 24 are formed so as to expose the portions to be the first and second interlayer connection conductors 15a and 15x from the openings 22p and 24p of the seal layers 22 and 24.
- the mixed portion 20 having the opening 20p is formed on the ceramic green sheet sealing layer 24 to be the third insulating layer 43 by using a mixed paste.
- the mixing portion 20 is formed so that a portion that becomes the second interlayer connection conductor 15 x is exposed from the opening 20 p of the mixing portion 20.
- portions to be the second and third in-plane connection conductors 16 and 17 are formed on the ceramic green sheet to be the third insulating layer 43 by using an electrode paste. After forming the portions to be the second and third in-plane connection conductors 16 and 17 on the ceramic green sheet to be the third insulating layer 43, the portion to be the mixing portion 20 may be formed.
- the sealing layer 22 may be formed on a ceramic green sheet that becomes the third insulating layer 43. That is, after forming the sealing layer 24, the portion to be the mixing portion 20, and the portions to be the second and third in-plane connection conductors 16 and 17 on the ceramic green sheet to be the third insulating layer 43, The seal layer 22 may be formed. On the contrary, the ceramic green sheet to be the second insulating layer 42 is provided with the seal layer 22, the portions to be the second and third in-plane connection conductors 16 and 17, and the portion to be the mixing portion 20. After the formation, the seal layer 24 may be formed.
- the seal layer forming paste for forming the seal layers 22 and 24 is produced by the same method as the electrode paste.
- a seal layer forming paste (alumina paste) is obtained by adding a solvent to a binder resin composed of 80 wt% Al 2 O 3 powder having an average particle size of about 1 ⁇ m and ethyl cellulose, and stirring and mixing with a roll.
- a material having a higher sintering temperature than the material of the ceramic multilayer substrate for example, alumina, zirconia, magnesia, mullite, quartz, or the like is selected.
- the cavity When the cavity is formed so as to be in contact with the mixing unit 20 and the third in-plane connection conductor 17, the third in-plane connection conductor 17 formed in the ceramic green sheet that becomes the third insulating layer 43
- a vanishing resin paste (for example, an acrylic paste, a carbon paste, etc.) is formed on the mixing portion 20 so that a portion that becomes the second interlayer connection conductor 15x is exposed.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the ESD protection device 10b of the second modification.
- the ESD protection apparatus 10b of Modification 2 is similar to the first embodiment, and the first to third in-plane connection conductors 14, 16, and 17 are provided inside the ceramic multilayer substrate 12b. It includes an interlayer connection conductor 15b connected to one in-plane connection conductor 14 and a mixing portion 20b.
- the third in-plane connection conductor 17 is connected to the circular outer periphery 20s of the mixing portion 20b.
- the interlayer connection conductor 15b has an end surface 15s in the stacking direction in contact with the upper surface 20t of the mixing unit 20b and is connected to the center of the mixing unit 20b.
- a cavity may be provided on the upper surface 20t side of the mixing portion 20b so as to contact the mixing portion 20b, the main surface of the third in-plane connection conductor 17 and the side surface of the interlayer connection conductor 15b. By forming the cavity, air discharge can be generated, and the ESD characteristics can be further improved.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the ESD protection device 10c according to the third modification. As shown in FIG. 7, the ESD protection device 10 c of the third modification is configured in substantially the same manner as the first embodiment.
- the ESD protection device 10c of Modification 3 includes a mixing unit 20 and a third in-plane connection conductor 17 connected to the outer periphery 20s of the mixing unit 20 on the surface 12s of the ceramic multilayer substrate 12c.
- a second in-plane connection conductor 16 connected to the third in-plane connection conductor 17 is formed.
- the outer periphery of one end side in the stacking direction of the interlayer connection conductor 15 c formed in the via hole 51 p of the outermost insulating layer 51 is connected to the inner periphery of the opening 20 p at the center of the mixing portion 20.
- the other end side in the stacking direction of the interlayer connection conductor 15c is connected to the first in-plane connection conductor 14 formed between the adjacent insulating layers 51 and 52.
- the mixing portion 20 and the second and third in-plane connecting conductors 16 and 17 are formed on the surface 12s of the ceramic multilayer substrate 12c, it is preferable to cover them with the cover layer 13 having an insulating property.
- a lid-like member that covers the mixing portion 20 and the second and third in-plane connection conductors 16 and 17 with a gap may be provided on the ceramic multilayer substrate 12 c.
- a hollow portion may be formed so as to be in contact with the main surface 12 s on the insulating layer 51 side or the main surface on the cover layer 13 side of the mixing portion 20 and the third in-plane connection conductor 17.
- FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the ESD protection device 10d of the fourth modification.
- FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.
- the ESD protection apparatus 10d of Modification 4 has a circular outer periphery 20s between adjacent insulating layers of the ceramic multilayer substrate 12d, as in the first embodiment.
- a mixing portion 20d, a third in-plane connection conductor 17 connected to the outer periphery 20s of the mixing portion 20d, and a second in-plane connection conductor 16 connected to the third in-plane connection conductor 17 are formed. Yes.
- the ESD protection device 10d has a fourth in-plane connection conductor 18 formed in an opening 20q formed at the center of the mixing portion 20d.
- the outer periphery of the fourth in-plane connection conductor 18 is connected to the inner periphery of the opening 20q of the mixing unit 20.
- the upper surface 18s of the fourth in-plane connection conductor 18 is connected to the end surface 15t on one end side in the stacking direction of the interlayer connection conductor 15d.
- the other end side in the stacking direction of the interlayer connection conductor 15d is connected to the first in-plane connection conductor.
- the interlayer connection conductor 15d is a first connection conductor
- the fourth in-plane connection conductor 18 is a third connection conductor.
- the ESD protection device 10d secures the circumferential dimension (discharge width) of the portions facing each other through the mixing portion 20d of the third and fourth in-plane connection conductors 17 and 18, while maintaining the radial interval (discharge). (Gap) can be reduced.
- a hollow portion may be formed so as to be in contact with one main surface of the mixing portion 20d and the third and fourth in-plane connection conductors 17 and 18.
- Example 2 An ESD protection device 110x of Example 2 will be described with reference to FIG.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the ESD protection device 110x.
- the ESD protection device 110x includes a mixing unit 120x, first and second layers in a ceramic multilayer substrate 112 in which first to fourth insulating layers 131 to 134 made of a ceramic material are stacked.
- In-plane connection conductors 114x and 116x, and first and second interlayer connection conductors 117a and 117b are formed.
- first and second interlayer connection conductors 117a and 117b are formed in the via holes 132p and 133p, respectively.
- the first and second interlayer connection conductors 117a and 117b are connected to each other at the end faces facing each other.
- the mixing portion 120x is formed along the main surface on the second insulating layer 132 on which the first interlayer connection conductor 117a is formed, and is connected to the first interlayer connection conductor 117a.
- the first interlayer connection conductor 117a is a first connection conductor.
- the first in-plane connection conductor 114x is formed along the main surface on the second insulating layer 132 on which the first interlayer connection conductor 117a is formed.
- the first in-plane connection conductor 114x is connected to the mixing unit 120x.
- the first in-plane connection conductor 114x is a second connection conductor.
- the first in-plane connection conductor 114x is formed up to one side surface 112q of the ceramic multilayer substrate 112.
- the second connection conductor connected to the mixing unit 120x is not the first in-plane connection conductor 114x, but penetrates between the main surfaces of the first or second insulating layers 131 and 132. It may be connected to the interlayer connection conductor formed in the above. Similarly to FIG. 12 described later, the end portion of the mixing portion 120x may be connected so as to overlap the end surface of the first interlayer connection conductor 117a and the end portion of the first in-plane connection conductor 114x.
- the second in-plane connection conductor 116x is formed between the third and fourth insulating layers 133 and 134 along the main surfaces of the third and fourth insulating layers 133 and 134 facing each other.
- the second in-plane connection conductor 116x is connected to the second interlayer connection conductor 117b.
- the second in-plane connection conductor 116x is formed up to the other side surface 112p of the ceramic multilayer substrate 112.
- External terminals 116s and 114s are formed on the side surfaces 112p and 112q of the ceramic multilayer substrate 112, respectively.
- One external terminal 116s is connected to the second in-plane connection conductor 116x.
- the other external terminal 114s is connected to the first in-plane connection conductor 114x.
- the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114x and 116x, the first and second interlayer connection conductors 117a and 117b, and the first and second external terminals 114s and 116s have conductivity.
- the mixing unit 120x includes (i) metal and semiconductor, (ii) metal and ceramic, (iii) metal and semiconductor and ceramic, (iv) semiconductor and ceramic, (v) semiconductor, and (vi) metal coated with an inorganic material. (Vii) a metal and semiconductor coated with an inorganic material, (viii) a metal and ceramic coated with an inorganic material, and (ix) a material comprising at least one of a metal, semiconductor and ceramic coated with an inorganic material Are dispersed, and as a whole, have insulating properties.
- the ESD protection device 110x uses at least one of the discharge electrodes 114x and 117a disposed via the mixing unit 120x as an interlayer connection conductor, so that heat generated when static electricity is applied is more efficient than the in-plane connection conductor. It is possible to dissipate heat through the good interlayer connection conductor, suppress the temperature rise due to repeated discharge, and prevent the discharge electrode from melting. In this case, heat dissipation can be improved by connecting the external terminal 116s on the side of the interlayer connection conductor 117a to the ground. Furthermore, since the mixing portion can be provided at an arbitrary position in the stacking direction with respect to the interlayer connection conductor, the degree of design freedom can be increased.
- Embodiment 3 An ESD protection apparatus 110 according to Embodiment 3 will be described with reference to FIGS.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the ESD protection device 110.
- the ESD protection device 110 includes a mixing unit 120a, 120b, and first to fourth insulating layers 131 to 134 in a ceramic multilayer substrate 112 on which first to fourth insulating layers 131 to 134 are laminated.
- Third in-plane connection conductors 114a, 114b, 116 and first and second interlayer connection conductors 117a, 117b are formed.
- first and second interlayer connection conductors 117a and 117b are formed in the via holes 132p and 133p, respectively.
- the first and second interlayer connection conductors 117a and 117b are connected to each other at the end faces facing each other.
- the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b are respectively formed along the upper and lower main surfaces of the second insulating layer 132 on which the first interlayer connection conductor 117a is formed, and the first interlayer connection conductor 117a. It is connected to the.
- the first interlayer connection conductor 117a is a first connection conductor.
- the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b are respectively formed along the upper and lower main surfaces of the second insulating layer 132 on which the first interlayer connection conductor 117a is formed.
- the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b are connected to the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b, respectively.
- the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b are second connection conductors.
- the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b are formed up to one side surface 112q of the ceramic multilayer substrate 112, respectively.
- the second connection conductor connected to the first mixing portion 120a is not the first in-plane connection conductor 114a, but between the main surfaces of the first or second insulating layers 131 and 132. You may connect to the interlayer connection conductor formed so that it might penetrate.
- the second connection conductor connected to the second mixing unit 120b is formed to penetrate between the main surfaces of the second or third insulating layers 132 and 133, not the second in-plane connection conductor 114b. It may be connected to the interlayer connection conductor.
- the third in-plane connection conductor 116 is formed between the third and fourth insulating layers 133 and 134 along the main surfaces of the third and fourth insulating layers 133 and 134 facing each other.
- the third in-plane connection conductor 116 is connected to the second interlayer connection conductor 117b.
- the third in-plane connection conductor 116 is formed up to the other side surface 112p of the ceramic multilayer substrate 112.
- External terminals 114s and 116s are formed on the side surfaces 112p and 112q of the ceramic multilayer substrate 112, respectively.
- One external terminal 116 s is connected to the third in-plane connection conductor 116.
- the other external terminal 114s is connected to the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b.
- both ends of the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b are in contact with the outer periphery of the first interlayer connection conductor 117a and the edges of the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b.
- the end portions of the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b are connected to the end surfaces of the first interlayer connection conductor 117a and the first as shown in the perspective view of FIG.
- the second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b may be connected so as to overlap each other.
- the first to third in-plane connection conductors 114a, 114b, 116, the first and second interlayer connection conductors 117a, 117b, and the first and second external terminals 114s, 116s have conductivity.
- the mixing sections 120a and 120b are coated with (i) metal and semiconductor, (ii) metal and ceramic, (iii) metal and semiconductor and ceramic, (iv) semiconductor and ceramic, (v) semiconductor, and (vi) inorganic material.
- a metal and semiconductor coated with an inorganic material a metal and semiconductor coated with an inorganic material
- a metal and ceramic coated with an inorganic material a metal and ceramic coated with an inorganic material
- a metal, semiconductor and ceramic coated with an inorganic material a metal, semiconductor and ceramic coated with an inorganic material.
- the contained material is dispersed, and as a whole, it has insulating properties.
- the mixing portions 120 a and 120 b include a metal material 180 coated (coated) with an insulating inorganic material 182, a semiconductor material 184, and a gap 188.
- the metal material 180 is Cu particles having a diameter of 2 to 3 ⁇ m
- the inorganic material 182 is Al 2 O 3 particles having a diameter of 1 ⁇ m or less
- the semiconductor material 184 is any one of silicon carbide, zinc oxide, and the like.
- Inorganic materials and semiconductor materials react during firing, and may be altered after firing.
- the ceramic powder constituting the semiconductor material and the ceramic multilayer substrate also reacts during firing and may be altered after firing.
- the metal material When the metal material is not coated with an inorganic material, there is a possibility that the metal materials are already in contact with each other before firing, and there is a possibility that the metal materials are connected and a short circuit occurs. On the other hand, when the metal material is coated with an inorganic material, there is no possibility that the metal materials contact each other before firing. Further, even if the inorganic material is altered after firing, the state in which the metal materials are separated from each other is maintained. Therefore, when the metal material is coated on the inorganic material, the possibility that the metal materials are connected to each other to cause a short circuit is reduced.
- the material used as a mixing part may be comprised with a metal material, a semiconductor, ceramic, or its combination.
- the material which becomes a mixing part may be comprised only with a semiconductor without using a metal material, only with a semiconductor, or only with a semiconductor and a ceramic, and also with a metal material coated with an inorganic material.
- the discharge start voltage is the length of the portion where the first interlayer connection conductor 117a and the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b face each other via the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b ( That is, the discharge width), the distance between the interlayer connection conductor 117a opposed via the mixing portions 120a and 120b, and the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b (that is, the discharge gap), and the mixing portion 120a. , 120b, and the amount and type of the material contained in the mixing sections 120a, 120b can be set to desired values.
- first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b are connected in parallel between the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b and the first interlayer connection conductor 117a, one of them fails. But the other works. Therefore, the reliability of the ESD protection function can be improved.
- a cavity may be provided so as to be in contact with one main surface of the mixing portions 120a and 120b, the first and second in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b, and the outer periphery or end surface of the first interlayer connection conductor 117a.
- air discharge can be generated, and ESD characteristics can be further improved.
- first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b can be formed by a thick film printing method in the same manner as the in-plane connection conductors 114a, 114b, and 116, the thickness can be easily adjusted. It is. Since the 1st and 2nd mixing parts 120a and 120b can be formed along the main surface of the arbitrary insulating layers of a ceramic multilayer substrate, the freedom degree of arrangement design of mixing parts 120a and 120b goes up.
- the first and second mixing parts 120a and 120b contain not only the metal material but also the semiconductor material, the desired ESD response can be obtained even if the content of the metal material is small. And generation
- the same or a part of the material constituting the ceramic multilayer substrate 112 may be included. If the same material is included, it becomes easy to match the shrinkage behavior of the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b with the ceramic multilayer substrate 112 during firing, and the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b Adhesion to the ceramic multilayer substrate 112 is improved, and peeling of the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b during firing is less likely to occur. In addition, ESD repeatability is improved. In addition, the types of materials used can be reduced.
- the metal material included in the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b may be the same as or different from the first to third in-plane connection conductors 114a, 114b, and 116. If they are the same, it becomes easy to match the shrinkage behavior of the first and second mixing portions 120a, 120b to the first to third in-plane connection conductors 114a, 114b, 116, and the type of material used. Can be reduced.
- Ceramic green sheets to be used as the first to fourth insulating layers 131 to 134 of the ceramic multilayer substrate 112 are prepared.
- a material having a composition centered on Ba, Al, and Si is used as the ceramic material used as the material of the ceramic multilayer substrate 112 .
- Each material is prepared and mixed to have a predetermined composition, and calcined at 800-1000 ° C.
- the obtained calcined powder is pulverized with a zirconia ball mill for 12 hours to obtain a ceramic powder.
- an organic solvent such as toluene and echinene is added and mixed.
- a binder and a plasticizer are added and mixed to obtain a slurry.
- the slurry thus obtained is molded by a doctor blade method to obtain a ceramic green sheet having a thickness of 50 ⁇ m which becomes the first to fourth insulating layers 131 to 134.
- an electrode paste for forming the first to third in-plane connection conductors 114a, 114b, 116 and the first and second interlayer connection conductors 117a, 117b is prepared.
- An electrode paste is obtained by adding a solvent to a binder resin composed of 80 wt% Cu powder having an average particle size of about 1.5 ⁇ m and ethyl cellulose, and stirring and mixing with a roll.
- a mixed paste for forming the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b is prepared.
- the mixed paste is prepared by mixing Al 2 O 3 coated Cu powder with an average particle size of about 2 ⁇ m and silicon carbide (SiC) with an average particle size of 1 ⁇ m as a semiconductor material at a predetermined ratio, adding a binder resin and a solvent, Obtained by stirring and mixing.
- the binder resin and the solvent are 20 wt%
- the remaining 80 wt% is Al 2 O 3 coated Cu powder and silicon carbide.
- a mixed paste is applied on the ceramic green sheets to be the second and third insulating layers 132 and 133 by screen printing, and the portions to be the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b are respectively applied.
- the portion that becomes the first mixing portion 120 a may be formed on the ceramic green sheet that becomes the first insulating layer 131.
- the portion that becomes the second mixing portion 120 b may be formed on the ceramic green sheet that becomes the second insulating layer 132.
- an electrode paste is applied by screen printing on the ceramic green sheets to be the second to fourth insulating layers 132, 133, 134, and the first to third in-plane connection conductors 114a, 114b, 116 are applied.
- the portion that becomes the first in-plane connection conductor 114 a may be formed on the ceramic green sheet that becomes the first insulating layer 131.
- the portion that becomes the second in-plane connection conductor 114 b may be formed on the ceramic green sheet that becomes the second insulating layer 132.
- a portion that becomes the third in-plane connection conductor 116 may be formed on a ceramic green sheet that becomes the third insulating layer 133.
- the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b may be formed.
- a vanishing resin paste (for example, an acrylic paste, a carbon paste, etc.) is formed by screen printing on the portions to be the mixing portions 120a and 120b and the portions to be the in-plane connection conductors 114a and 114b.
- electrolytic Ni—Sn plating is performed on the external terminals.
- the semiconductor material is not particularly limited to the above materials.
- metal semiconductors such as silicon and germanium, carbides such as silicon carbide, titanium carbide, zirconium carbide, molybdenum carbide and tungsten carbide, nitrides such as titanium nitride, zirconium nitride, chromium nitride, vanadium nitride and tantalum nitride, titanium silicide , Silicides such as zirconium silicide, tungsten silicide, molybdenum silicide, chromium silicide, chromium silicide, titanium boride, zirconium boride, chromium boride, lanthanum boride, molybdenum boride, tungsten boride, etc.
- Oxides such as borides, zinc oxide, and strontium titanate can be used.
- silicon carbide and zinc oxide are particularly preferable because they are relatively inexpensive and various particle size variations are commercially available.
- These semiconductor materials may be used alone or in admixture of two or more. Further, the semiconductor material may be used by appropriately mixing with an insulating material such as alumina or BAS material.
- the metal material is not particularly limited to the above materials. Cu, Ag, Pd, Pt, Al, Ni, W, Mo, alloys thereof, or combinations thereof may be used.
- Example 4 An ESD protection apparatus 110a of Example 4 will be described with reference to FIGS.
- FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the ESD protection apparatus 110a according to the fourth embodiment.
- the ESD protection apparatus 10a according to the fourth embodiment is configured in substantially the same manner as the ESD protection apparatus 110 according to the third embodiment.
- the same reference numerals are used for the same components as those in the third embodiment, and differences from the third embodiment will be mainly described.
- the ESD protection device 110a of the fourth embodiment includes a seal layer between the first mixing unit 120a and the first and second insulating layers 131 and 132. 1212 and 124 are formed, and seal layers 126 and 128 are formed between the second mixing portion 120b and the second and third insulating layers 132 and 133, respectively.
- the sealing layers 1212, 124, 126, and 128 prevent the glass component in the ceramic multilayer substrate 112 from penetrating into the first and second mixing portions 120 a and 120 b.
- the seal layers 1212, 124, 126, and 128 have insulating properties.
- ceramic green sheets to be the first to fourth insulating layers 131 to 134 are formed, laminated, pressed, and fired. Can be produced.
- via holes 132p and 133p are formed in the ceramic green sheets to be the second and third insulating layers 132 and 133, and electrode paste is filled in the via holes 132p and 133p.
- portions to be the first and second interlayer connection conductors 117a and 117b are formed.
- the ceramic green sheets that become the first to third insulating layers 131 to 133 are mutually bonded.
- Seal layers 1212, 124, 126, and 128 are formed on the opposing surfaces 131 t, 132 s, 132 t, and 133 s.
- the first to third in-plane connection conductors 114a are applied to the ceramic green sheets to be the second to fourth insulating layers 132 to 134 using electrode paste. , 114b, 116 are formed.
- or 3rd in-plane connection conductor 114a, 114b, 116 are the 1st thru
- the first and second mixing portions 120a and 120b may be formed.
- the seal layer forming paste for forming the seal layers 1212, 124, 126, and 128 is produced by the same method as the electrode paste.
- a seal layer forming paste (alumina paste) is obtained by adding a solvent to a binder resin composed of 80 wt% Al 2 O 3 powder having an average particle size of about 1 ⁇ m and ethyl cellulose, and stirring and mixing with a roll.
- a material having a higher sintering temperature than the material of the ceramic multilayer substrate for example, alumina, zirconia, magnesia, mullite, quartz, or the like is selected.
- the reliability of the ESD protection function can be improved by using at least one of the discharge electrodes as an interlayer connection conductor. Moreover, it is easy to realize a desired ESD response.
- the ESD protection device is a single component (ESD protection device) having only an ESD protection function
- the ESD protection device is a composite component (module) having an ESD protection function and other functions. It may be.
- the ESD protection device is a composite part (module) or the like, at least the interlayer connection conductor, the first and second mixing sections connected to the interlayer connection conductor, and the first and second mixing sections respectively. What is necessary is just to provide the other connection conductor (In-plane connection conductor or another interlayer connection conductor) connected.
- a mixing part or a connection conductor may be formed on the surface of the ceramic multilayer substrate.
- the mixed portion and the connection conductor exposed on the surface of the ceramic multilayer substrate are covered with an insulating cover layer or covered with a lid-like member with a gap.
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セラミック多層基板12の材料となるセラミック材料には、Ba、Al、Siを中心とした組成からなる材料を用いる。各素材を所定の組成になるよう調合、混合し、800-1000℃で仮焼する。得られた仮焼粉末をジルコニアボールミルで12時間粉砕し、セラミック粉末を得る。このセラミック粉末に、トルエン・エキネンなどの有機溶媒を加え混合する。さらにバインダー、可塑剤を加え混合し、スラリーを得る。このようにして得られたスラリーをドクターブレード法により成形し、第1乃至第4の絶縁層41~44になる厚さ50μmのセラミックグリーンシートを得る。
セラミック多層基板112の第1乃至第4の絶縁層131~134になるセラミックグリーンシートを準備する。セラミック多層基板112の材料となるセラミック材料には、Ba、Al、Siを中心とした組成からなる材料を用いる。各素材を所定の組成になるよう調合、混合し、800-1000℃で仮焼する。得られた仮焼粉末をジルコニアボールミルで12時間粉砕し、セラミック粉末を得る。このセラミック粉末に、トルエン・エキネンなどの有機溶媒を加え混合する。さらにバインダー、可塑剤を加え混合し、スラリーを得る。このようにして得られたスラリーをドクターブレード法により成形し、第1乃至第4の絶縁層131~134になる厚さ50μmのセラミックグリーンシートを得る。
第2及び第3の絶縁層132,133になるセラミックグリーンシートに、レーザや金型を用いて、主面間を貫通するビアホールを形成した後、ビアホール内に、スクリーン印刷により混合ペーストを充填して、第1及び第2の層間接続導体117a,117bになる部分を形成する。
通常のセラミック多層基板と同様に、セラミックグリーンシートを積層し、圧着する。
LCフィルタのようなチップタイプの電子部品と同様に、マイクロカッタでカットして、各チップに分ける。その後、端面に電極ペーストを塗布し、外部端子を形成する。
次いで、通常のセラミック多層基板と同様に、N2雰囲気中で焼成する。酸化しない電極材料(Agなど)の場合には、大気雰囲気でも構わない。焼成により、セラミックグリーンシート中の有機溶剤や、混合ペースト中のバインダー樹脂及び溶剤が消失する。これにより、Al2O3コートCuと、SiCと、空隙とが分散した第1及び第2の混合部120a,120bが形成される。
LCフィルタのようなチップタイプの電子部品と同様に、外部端子上に電解Ni-Snメッキを行う。
12,12a~12d セラミック多層基板
14 第1の面内接続導体
15a~15d 層間接続導体(第1の接続導体)
15x 層間接続導体
16 第2の 面内接続導体
17 第3の面内接続導体(第2の接続導体)
18 第4の面内接続導体(第3の接続導体)
20a~20d 混合部
20p,20q 開口
20s 外周
22,24 シール層
41~44 絶縁層
80 金属材料
82 無機材料
84 半導体材料
88 空隙
110,110a,110x ESD保護装置
112 セラミック多層基板
114x 第1の面内接続導体(第2の接続導体)
114a 第1の面内接続導体(第2の接続導体)
114b 第2の面内接続導体(第2の接続導体)
116 第3の面内接続導体
116x 第2の面内接続導体
117a 第1の層間接続導体(第1の接続導体)
117b 第2の層間接続導体
120a 第1の混合部
120b 第2の混合部
120x 混合部
122,124,126,128 シール層
131~134 絶縁層
180 金属材料
182 無機材料
184 半導体材料
188 空隙
Claims (14)
- セラミック材料からなる複数の絶縁層が積層されたセラミック多層基板と、
少なくとも1つの前記絶縁層の主面間を貫通するように形成された導電性を有する第1の接続導体と、
前記第1の接続導体が形成された前記絶縁層の前記主面の一つに沿って、前記第1の接続導体と接続するように形成され、(i)金属と半導体、(ii)金属とセラミック、(iii)金属と半導体とセラミック、(iv)半導体とセラミック、(v)半導体、(vi)無機材料によりコートされた金属、(vii)無機材料によりコートされた金属と半導体、(viii)無機材料によりコートされた金属とセラミック、(ix)無機材料によりコートされた金属と半導体とセラミック、のうち少なくとも一つを含む材料が分散している混合部と、
前記第1の接続導体から離れるように、かつ前記混合部と接続されるように、前記混合部が形成された少なくとも一つの前記絶縁層の前記主面に沿って形成された導電性を有する第2の接続導体と、
を備えることを特徴とする、ESD保護装置。 - 前記第2の接続導体が、前記混合部が形成された少なくとも1つの前記絶縁層の前記主面に沿って、前記混合部の前記外周を取り囲むように形成され、前記混合部の前記外周に電気的に接続され、
前記第1の接続導体が、前記混合部と同心に、少なくとも1つの前記絶縁層の主面間を貫通するように形成され、前記混合部の前記外周との間に間隔を設けて前記混合部に電気的に接続されたことを特徴とする、請求項1に記載のESD保護装置。 - 前記混合部と前記第2の接続導体の一方主面とに接するように空洞部が形成されていることを特徴とする、請求項1に記載のESD保護装置。
- 前記第1の接続導体が、前記混合部に、直接、接続されていることを特徴とする、請求項1乃至3のいずれか一つに記載のESD保護装置。
- 前記混合部の中心に開口が形成され、
前記混合部が形成された少なくとも1つの前記絶縁層の前記主面に沿って、前記混合部の前記開口の前記内周に接続された、導電性を有する第3の接続導体をさらに備え、
前記第3の接続導体に、前記第2の接続導体が接続されていることを特徴とする、請求項1乃至3のいずれか一つに記載のESD保護装置。 - 前記混合部は、分散された金属材料と半導体材料とを含むことを特徴とする請求項1乃至4のいずれか一つに記載のESD保護装置。
- 前記半導体材料は、炭化ケイ素又は酸化亜鉛であることを特徴とする、請求項6に記載のESD保護装置。
- 前記混合部において、絶縁性を有する無機材料により被覆された金属材料が、分散していることを特徴とする、請求項1乃至3いずれか一つに記載のESD保護装置。
- 前記絶縁層と前記混合部との間と、前記絶縁層と前記空洞部との間との少なくとも一方に延在するシール層をさらに備えていることを特徴とする、請求項1乃至3のいずれか一つに記載のESD保護装置。
- 前記第1の接続導体と、前記混合部と、前記第2の接続導体とに接するように、空洞が形成されていることを特徴とする、請求項1に記載のESD保護装置。
- 前記混合部は、分散された金属材料と半導体材料とを含むことを特徴とする請求項1又は10に記載のESD保護装置。
- 前記混合部の分散された半導体材料は、炭化ケイ素又は酸化亜鉛であることを特徴とする、請求項11に記載のESD保護装置。
- 前記混合部において、絶縁性を有する無機材料により被覆された金属材料の粒子が、分散していることを特徴とする、請求項1、10、11のいずれか一つに記載のESD保護装置。
- 前記絶縁層と前記混合部との間と、前記絶縁層と前記空洞との間との少なくとも一方に延在するシール層をさらに備えていることを特徴とする、請求項1、10、11のいずれか一つに記載のESD保護装置。
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