Abstract: A radio frequency component and a method of making it relates to a radio frequency component, which includes a carrier member having an electronic device connected electrically a pair of lead attachment members on the upper surface thereof and having on its underside surface an annular perimeter ground trace conductor portion disposed adjacent to the carrier peripheral edge portion and extending between each lead attachment member and the carrier peripheral edge. A cup shaped lid having a hollow interior and a rim for engaging electrically the annular ground tract conductor portion to seal over an environmentally protected space including the electronic device to protect against unwanted environmental pollutant encroachment. Plug members are disposed in plated through holes extending through the carrier for further sealing off the protected space.

Abstract: The method of surface mounting radio frequency components includes using at least one radio frequency component having a pair of input/output contact points or areas at corners on the underside of the component, wherein each of the input/output contact points or areas abuts the adjoining edges of the corners. The component is positioned relative to a pair of traces on a circuit board for enabling an electrical connection thereto in a range of angular dispositions. By using a single non-customized component, adjacent components can be configured with a signal flow path of a range between about 0.degree. (a chain configuration) and about 180.degree. (a "U"-turn).