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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2005
Kenichi Kawabata, Tokyo, JP;
Hisayuki Abe, Tokyo, JP;
Masashi Katsumata, Tokyo, JP;
TDK Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A multilayer substrate according to the present invention includes a plurality of laminated insulating layers and conductive patterns formed between the respective insulating layers. The conductive patterns include a first conductive pattern having a predetermined thickness and a second conductive pattern thicker than the first conductive pattern. The first and second conductive patterns are located in the same layer. The first conductive pattern is formed by pattern-etching a conductive layer having a uniform thickness by the subtractive method. The second conductive pattern is formed by forming a pattern-forming groove and then filling the inside of the pattern-forming groove with a conductive material simultaneously with forming a via hole. The first conductive pattern is suitable for an LC pattern for a high-frequency circuit requiring small variations in the width and the thickness of the pattern as well as accuracy in the thickness relative to an insulating pattern, and for a normal conductive pattern requiring impedance matching. The second conductive pattern is suitable for an L pattern for a choke coil.