An inductor device includes a substrate, and a plurality of first trenches including a first metal on the substrate to form first metal layers. The first metal layers are arranged substantially parallel to the substrate. A plurality of second trenches including a second metal is over the first metal layers and includes first portions and second portions. The first portions are substantially parallel to and interdigitate the first metal layers. The second portions are substantially perpendicular to the first portions, extend from ends of the first portions, and are oriented in opposite directions such that the second portions extend over ends of adjacent first metal layers. A plurality of vias connects the first metal layers to the second metal layers. A plurality of magnetic trenches is over the first metal layers, under the second metal layers, and substantially parallel to the second portions of the plurality of second trenches.

Disclosed is an apparatus and method for a magnetic component. The method of an example embodiment includes: forming a feature on a substrate, the feature being a depression defining an inside surface; disposing a first conductive pattern on the substrate and the inside surface of the feature; disposing a permeability material on the inside surface of the feature and the first conductive pattern; disposing a substrate material on the substrate and the feature; disposing a second conductive pattern on the substrate material, the second conductive pattern substantially matching the first conductive pattern to wrap the permeability material between the first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern producing a winding type structure electrically coupling the first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern in electrical connection to define at least one electrical circuit to facilitate a magnetic field in the permeability material; and gapping the permeability material to remove at least a portion of the permeability material to produce a gap in the at least a portion of the permeability material.

An electromagnetic component including a multi-layer, spiral coil structure embedded in a molded body is disclosed. Each layer of the coil structure makes approximately one and a quarter turns of a winding. Each layer of the coil structure has a loose middle segment, two slim end segments overlapping each other with a spacing therebetween, and tapered neck segments respectively connecting the loose middle segment with the two slim end segments.

An adjustable inductor and a method of assembling such an inductor. The inductor may include a toroidal core defining a pair of gaps to provide a removable core section, the core also including a rigid core section; compressible gap material positioned in the gaps; windings wound on the rigid core section; and force-applying structure operable to apply a force to the removable core section to adjust the gaps and thereby the inductance.

An apparatus for assembling a repelling magnet combination, comprising a first and second magnet, a first and second holding magnet, a first holding base with a first holding base first end, and a second holding base with a second holding base first end. The first and second holding magnets are positioned at the first and second holding base first ends, and the first and second magnets are magnetically attached to the first and second holding magnets respectively, with outward faces exhibiting like magnetic polarities. The first and second magnets are brought into contact by moving the first and second holding base first ends into close proximity, whereby the first and second holding magnets exert holding forces on the first and second magnets which overcome a repelling force generated therebetween, allowing a repelling force countering means, such as an adhesive, to bond the magnets together into a repelling magnet combination.

An inductor device includes a substrate, and a plurality of first trenches including a first metal on the substrate to form first metal layers. The first metal layers are arranged substantially parallel to the substrate. A plurality of second trenches including a second metal is over the first metal layers and includes first portions and second portions. The first portions are substantially parallel to and interdigitate the first metal layers. The second portions are substantially perpendicular to the first portions, extend from ends of the first portions, and are oriented in opposite directions such that the second portions extend over ends of adjacent first metal layers. A plurality of vias connects the first metal layers to the second metal layers. A plurality of magnetic trenches is over the first metal layers, under the second metal layers, and substantially parallel to the second portions of the plurality of second trenches.

According to an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for assembling an amorphous metallic transformer core from a plurality of amorphous metallic strip packets comprises an unwinding section comprising a plurality of uncoilers. Each of the plurality of uncoilers operated to unwind a coil comprising a single-ply continuous strip of a metallic material. A collection tray is configured to transport a composite metallic strip from the unwinding section, the composite metallic strip comprising a plurality of single ply metallic strips that are unwound from the plurality of uncoilers of the unwinding section. A shearing section operably coupled to the collection tray and configured to receive the composite metallic strip from the unwinding section, the shearing section configured to shear the composite metallic strip into a plurality of packets, the shearing section comprising an accumulator for holding the plurality of the packets of the composite metallic strips. A winding section is configured to receive the plurality of the packets of the composite metallic strips from the shearing section, the winding section forming a metallic transformer core from the plurality of packets of the composite metallic strips.

Disclosed are apparatus and methods for arrayed embedded magnetic components that include magnetic devices that have a core that is embedded between two or more substrates and a winding pattern surrounding the core that is implemented on and through the two or more substrates. The winding pattern is operable to induce a magnetic flux within the core when energized by a time varying voltage potential. The winding pattern may be implemented by printed circuit layers, plated vias, other electrically conductive elements, and combinations thereof. Arrayed embedded magnetic components include two or more electrically interconnected magnetic devices positioned side-by-side in a horizontal integration, positioned top-to-bottom in a vertical integration, or combinations thereof. The magnetic devices may have a magnetic functionality such as, but not limited to, a transformer, inductor, and filter. Disclosed magnetic components and methods provide for low cost construction, consistent performance, and a low profile form, among other benefits.

An inductor device includes a conductive coil formed within a dielectric material and having a central core area within the coil. Particles are dispersed within the central core region to reduce eddy current loss and increase energy storage. The particles include magnetic properties.

An inductor device includes a conductive coil formed within a dielectric material and having a central core area within the coil. Particles are dispersed within the central core region to reduce eddy current loss and increase energy storage. The particles include magnetic properties.