Abstract:
A semiconductor device comprises a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, at least one connection element arranged on the first surface of the substrate to electrically and mechanically connect the substrate to a printed circuit board, and a radar semiconductor chip arranged on the first surface of the substrate.
Abstract:
A packaged radar includes laminate layers, a ground plane associated with at least one of the laminate layers, a transmit antenna and a receive antenna associated with at least one of the laminate layers, and an electromagnetic band gap structure between the transmit antenna and the receive antenna for isolating the transmit antenna and the receive antenna, the electromagnetic band gap structure including elementary cells forming adjacent columns each coupled to the ground plane, and each elementary cell including a conductive planar element and a columnar element coupled to the conductive planar element.
Abstract:
A method comprises providing a least one semiconductor component, wherein each of the at least one semiconductor component comprises: a semiconductor chip, wherein the semiconductor chip comprises a first main surface and a second main surface opposite the first main surface, and a sacrificial layer arranged above the opposite second main surface of the semiconductor chip. The method further comprises encapsulating the at least one semiconductor component with an encapsulation material. The method further comprises removing the sacrificial material, wherein above each of the at least one semiconductor chip a cutout is formed in the encapsulation material. The method further comprises arranging at least one lid above the at least one cutout, wherein a closed cavity is formed by the at least one cutout and the at least one lid above each of the at least one semiconductor chip.
Abstract:
A semiconductor radar module includes an integrated circuit (IC) radar device embedded within a wafer level package compound layer, the wafer level package compound layer extending at least partially lateral to the IC radar device. An interface layer abutting the wafer level package compound layer comprises a redistribution layer coupled to the IC radar device for connecting the IC radar device externally. An underfill material extends between the interface layer and an external substrate and abuts the interface layer and the external substrate. The interface layer is disposed between the wafer level package compound layer and the underfill material.
Abstract:
A semiconductor module comprises an integrated circuit device, the IC device embedded in a compound material, wherein the compound material at least partially extends lateral to the IC device. The semiconductor module further comprises interconnect structures arranged lateral to the IC device to provide at least one external electrical contact; a patch antenna structure integrated in the semiconductor module and electrically connected to the IC device and a layer interfacing the IC device and the compound, wherein the layer comprises first and second planar metal structures coupled to the IC device, wherein the first planar metal structure is electrically connected to the IC device and the interconnect structures and wherein the second planar metal structure is electrically connected to the IC device and the patch antenna structure.
Abstract:
A semiconductor module comprises a wafer package comprising an integrated circuit (IC) device embedded within the wafer package and a layer comprising at least one antenna structure and redistribution structures, wherein the antenna structure is coupled to the IC device and wherein the redistribution structures are coupled to the IC device.
Abstract:
According to an embodiment, a circuit board includes a signal line including at least portion of a first conductive layer that has a first portion extending over a cavity in the circuit board from a first side of the cavity. The circuit board also includes a first plurality of conductive vias surrounding the cavity and the first plurality of vias include at least one blind via disposed adjacent to the first side of the cavity.
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the present invention, a semiconductor package includes a substrate having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface. A chip is disposed in the substrate. The chip includes a plurality of contact pads at the first major surface. A first antenna structure is disposed at the first major surface. A reflector is disposed at the second major surface.
Abstract:
A semiconductor module, comprises a package molding compound layer comprising an integrated circuit (IC) device embedded within a package molding compound, the integrated circuit device and the package molding compound having a common surface. Structures are formed to connect the semiconductor module to an external board, the structures electrically connected to the integrated circuit device. A layer is formed on the common surface, the layer comprising at least one integrated antenna structure, the integrated antenna structure being coupled to the IC device.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device including an Integrated Circuit (IC) package and a plastic waveguide. The IC package includes a semiconductor chip; and an embedded antenna formed within a Redistribution Layer (RDL) coupled to the semiconductor chip, wherein the RDL is configured to transport a Radio Frequency (RF) signal between the semiconductor chip and the embedded antenna. The plastic waveguide is attached to the IC package and configured to transport the RF signal between the embedded antenna and outside of the IC package.