Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention include a microelectronic device that includes a substrate having transistor layers and interconnect layers including conductive layers to form connections to transistor layers. A capacitive bump is disposed on the interconnect layers. The capacitive bump includes a first electrode, a dielectric layer, and a second electrode. In another example, an inductive bump is disposed on the interconnect layers. The inductive bump includes a conductor and a magnetic layer that surrounds the conductor.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention include a dispersion reduced dielectric waveguide and methods of forming such devices. In an embodiment, the dispersion reduced dielectric waveguide may include a first dielectric material that has a first Dk-value, and a second dielectric material that has a second Dk-value that is greater than the first Dk-value. In an embodiment, the dispersion reduced dielectric waveguide may also include a conductive layer formed around the first and second dielectric materials. According to an embodiment, a first portion of a bandwidth of a signal that is propagated along the dispersion reduced dielectric waveguide is primarily propagated along the first dielectric material, and a second portion of a bandwidth of the signal that is propagated along the dispersion reduced dielectric waveguide is primarily propagated along the second dielectric material.
Abstract:
The systems and methods described herein provide a traveling wave launcher system physically and communicably coupled to a semiconductor package and to a waveguide. The traveling wave launcher system includes a slot-line signal converter and a tapered slot launcher. The slot-line signal converter may be formed integral with the semiconductor package and includes a balun structure that converts the microstrip signal to a slot-line signal. The tapered slot launcher is communicably coupled to the slot-line signal converter and includes a first plate and a second plate that form a slot. The tapered slot launcher converts the slot-line signal to a traveling wave signal that is propagated to the waveguide.
Abstract:
An apparatus comprises a plurality of waveguides, wherein the waveguides include a dielectric material; an outer shell; and a supporting feature within the outer shell, wherein the waveguides are arranged separate from each other within the outer shell by the supporting feature.
Abstract:
An apparatus comprises a waveguide including: an elongate waveguide core including a dielectric material, wherein the waveguide core includes at least one space arranged lengthwise along the waveguide core that is void of the dielectric material; and a conductive layer arranged around the waveguide core.
Abstract:
A millimeter wave (mm-wave) communication interface includes a first semiconductor package coupled to a first substrate and a second semiconductor package coupled to a second substrate. The second substrate may be coupled at approximately a 90° angle to the first substrate. The second semiconductor package may include a mm-wave die that modulates digital data on a high frequency microwave signal and a mm-wave launcher that launches the modulated high-frequency microwave signal into a waveguide member operably coupled to the second substrate. In such an implementation, the waveguide member may beneficially exit the second substrate along a longitudinal axis parallel to the principal plane of the first substrate. Advantageously, all high-frequency components are close coupled to the second substrate without the use of an intervening interface.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention include a switching device that includes an electrode, a piezoelectric material coupled to the electrode, and a movable structure (e.g., cantilever, beam) coupled to the piezoelectric material. The movable structure includes a first end coupled to an anchor of a package substrate having organic layers and a second released end positioned within a cavity of the package substrate.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention include an electrical package and methods of forming the package. In one embodiment, a transformer may be formed in the electrical package. The transformer may include a first conductive loop that is formed over a first dielectric layer. A thin dielectric spacer material may be used to separate the first conductive loop from a second conductive loop that is formed in the package. Additional embodiments of the invention include forming a capacitor formed in the electrical package. For example, the capacitor may include a first capacitor plate that is formed over a first dielectric layer. A thin dielectric spacer material may be used to separate the first capacitor plate form a second capacitor plate that is formed in the package. The thin dielectric spacer material in the transformer and capacitor allow for increased coupling factors and capacitance density in electrical components.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention include a microelectronic device that includes a transceiver coupled to a first substrate and a second substrate coupled to the first substrate. The second substrate includes an antenna unit for transmitting and receiving communications at a frequency of approximately 4 GHz or higher. An interposer substrate can provide a spacing between the first and second substrates.
Abstract:
Antennas are described for platform level wireless interconnects. In one example, a substantially flat package substrate has an attached radio. A conductive transmission line on the package substrate is electrically connected to the radio and an antenna is attached to the package substrate connected to the conductive transmission line, the antenna radiating to the side of the package.