Abstract:
Disclosed are systems, devices and methods related to mapping of electromagnetic (EM) field near a radio-frequency (RF) module. In some embodiments, a miniature probe such as a magnetic probe can be configured to obtain near-field measurements at different areas over the RF module, with each area being smaller than an overall lateral area of the RF module. In some embodiments, such measurements can be performed by a scanning system. In some implementations, such a scanning system can be utilized to facilitate applications such as evaluation and/or development of EM shielding designs.
Abstract:
Technologies are described for fabrication of dual-sided packaged electronic modules that control the distribution of an under-fill material between components and a packaging substrate. The disclosed technologies include applying a film to targeted areas on the packaging substrate prior to under-filling one or more components and prior to attaching solder balls; under-filling one or more components and deflashing a portion of the under-fill to remove under-fill material prior to attaching solder balls; using a dam on a packaging substrate that is configured to prevent or limit the flow of a capillary under-fill material; forming a trench in a packaging substrate that is configured to prevent or limit the flow of a capillary under-fill material; and using an encapsulant on solder balls to control the distribution of an under-fill material.
Abstract:
Shielded radio-frequency (RF) module having reduced area. In some embodiments, an RF module can include a packaging substrate configured to receive a plurality of components, and a plurality of shielding wirebonds implemented on the packaging substrate and configured to provide RF shielding functionality for one or more regions on the packaging substrate. The packaging substrate can include a first area associated with implementation of each shielding wirebond. The RF module can further include one or more devices mounted on the packaging substrate. The packaging substrate can further include a second area associated with mounting of each of the one or more devices. Each device can be mounted with respect to a corresponding shielding wirebond such that the second area associated with the device overlaps at least partially with the first area associated with the corresponding shielding wirebond.
Abstract:
Devices and methods related to fabrication of shielded modules. In some embodiments, a carrier assembly can be provided for processing of packaged modules. The carrier assembly can include a plate having a first side that defines a plurality of openings, and an adhesive layer implemented on the first side of the plate. The adhesive layer can define a plurality of openings arranged to substantially match the openings of the plate, with each opening of the adhesive layer being dimensioned such that the adhesive layer is capable of providing an adhesive engagement between an underside perimeter portion of a package and a perimeter portion about the corresponding opening of the first side of the plate.
Abstract:
Disclosed are devices and methods related to a conductive paint layer configured to provide radio-frequency (RF) shielding for a packaged semiconductor module. Such a module can include a packaging substrate, one or more RF components mounted on the packaging substrate, a ground plane disposed within the packaging substrate, and a plurality of RF-shielding wirebonds disposed on the packaging substrate and electrically connected to the ground plane. The module can further include an overmoid structure formed over the packaging substrate and dimensioned to substantially encapsulate the RF components) and the RF-shielding wirebonds. The overmoid structure can define an upper surface that exposes upper portions of the RF-shielding wirebonds. The module can further include a conductive paint layer having silver flakes disposed on the upper surface of the overmoid structure so that the conductive paint layer, the RF-shielding wirebonds, and the ground plane form an RF-shield for the RF components).