CNF-MIM
CNF-MIM capacitor technology offers the smallest form factor in the world
Disruptive capacitor technology
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Smoltek's CNF-MIM capacitor technology is a revolutionizing way of making high performance capacitors with an extremely small footprint (2D) and with an extremely thin profile (z-axis) that free up lot's of space.
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Smoltek CNF-MIM provides significantly enhanced performance of a traditional MIM capacitor technology. Smoltek CNF-MIM take the advantage of the 3D surface area created by vertically grown carbon nanofiber (CNF). This makes the scaling of capacitors with a very high capacitance density possible. The capacitors can be manufactured in both CMOS and non-CMOS production platforms.
The CNF-MIM capacitor technology platform enables production of several different types of capacitor components, including discrete passives, embedded capacitors and capacitors directly integrated on the chip.
The CNF-MIM technology platform renders in a much smaller 3D form factor that free ups valuable real-estate space on the silicon and/or on the PCB. This allows CNF-MIM capacitor to enable additional features in the silicon and/or on the PCB board.
If used as a discrete component, the CNF-MIM will have a much smaller and lower form factor than a MLCC or TSC components. By integrating the CNF-MIM capacitor directly on the chip exactly where needed one may enhance the performance of the intended circuit unit and free up valuable real-estate space on both silicon and on the PCB/motherboard. This enables to free up valuable real state space to add new functionality and allow room for lowering the cost of the system.
Smoltek offer two types of CNF-MIM capacitors: discrete or integrated
CNF-MIM as a discrete component
CNF-MIM as a discrete component has a much smaller form factor – smaller area and thinner profile than MLCC and TSC devices and can easily replace these old architectures as a discrete passive component. As a discrete component CNF-MIM can be mounted on the PCB, embedded in PCB, on interposer or on chip die and thus making it suitable for different 3D and 2.5D packaging.
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Features includes
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Solid-state component
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Component system profile height: ~30 µm (CNF-MIM device height: 4 µm)
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Capacitance density: >650 nF/mm2
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Breakdown voltage, based on design: up to ~25 V
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ESR: <40 mΩ
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Leakage current: ~0.004 A/F
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Excellent capacitance stability up to 150°C
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Benefits
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Vary the form factors according to the design and need
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Stable and robust performance against temperature and applied voltage
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Extremely low-profile high performance capacitor
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Compatible with wafer to wafer or die to wafer bonding
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Applications for implementation
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Suitable for attaching underneath the App processor/µ-processor
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Suitable for embedding with other chips in SoC/SiP
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Suitable for embedding in PCB/SLP

CNF-MIM as an integrated capacitor
Smoltek’s CNF-MIM technology offers the future solution for fabrication of circuit integrated capacitors. This technology will dramatically enhance performance on a given area (and/or volume) compared to traditional MIM capacitors, or TSC alternatives.
By utilizing fully CMOS compatible process technology, conditions and materials, the CNF-MIM concept is ideal for circuit integration. CNF-MIM capacitors may be built directly on devices such as silicon or glass interposers, as well as directly on active devices for applications including decoupling and filtering.
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Features includes
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Solid-state construction
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Capacitor profile height: ~0.5-10 µm
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Capacitance density: >650 nF/mm2 at ~5 µm
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Breakdown voltage, based on design: up to ~25 V
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ESR: <40 mΩ
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Leakage current: ~0.004 A/F
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Excellent capacitance stability up to 150°C
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Benefits
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CMOS-compatible manufacturing process
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Stable and robust performance against temperature and applied voltage
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Unparalleled design freedom for circuit designers
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Possible to manufacture directly on chip
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Closer to circuit where it is needed
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Extremely small 2D footprint
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Very compact 3D volume
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Eliminates the need for integrated discrete capacitor(s)
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Applications for implementation
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CMOS-chip integration-ready
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3D stacking-ready
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2.5D interposer-ready

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