Abstract: A packaged radio-frequency device can include a packaging substrate configured to receive one or more components, the packaging substrate including a first side and a second side. The packaging substrate may include a first component mounted on the first side and a first overmold structure implemented on the first side, the first overmold structure substantially encapsulating the first component. The packaging substrate may further include a set of through-mold connections implemented on the second side of the packaging substrate, the set of through-mold connections including signal pins and ground pins, a second component mounted on the second side of the packaging substrate, the second component being located in an area of the second side configured to implement a redundant ground pad or a redundant portion of a ground pad, and a second overmold structure substantially encapsulating one or more of the second component or the set of through-mold connections.

Abstract: Front end systems and related devices, integrated circuits, modules, and methods are disclosed. One such packaged module includes a multi-mode power amplifier circuit in an interior of a radio frequency shielding structure and an antenna external to the radio frequency shielding structure. The multi-mode power amplifier circuit includes a stacked output stage including a transistor stack of two or more transistors. The multi-mode power amplifier circuit also includes a bias circuit configured to control a bias of at least one transistor of the transistor stack based on a mode of the multi-mode power amplifier circuit. The radio frequency shielding structure can extend above a package substrate. The antenna can be on the package substrate. Other embodiments of front end systems are disclosed, along with related devices, integrated circuits, modules, methods, and components thereof.

Abstract: Shielded module fabrication methods and devices. 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: Methods are disclosed for manufacturing electronic packages and electronic assemblies. A method of manufacture can include encapsulating electrically conductive through-mold connections with a mold structure and removing a portion of the mold structure to expose the electrically conductive through-mold connections. The electrically conductive though-mold connections can have a higher melting point than solder connections that can connect the electrically conductive through-mold connections to a circuit board. Related electronic packages, electronic assemblies, electronic devices, and methods of mounting an electronic package to a circuit board are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for mounting an electronic package to a circuit board are disclosed. The electronic package can be mounted to the circuit board by use of intermediate solder portions such that each intermediate solder portion couples a corresponding through-mold connection of the electronic package to the circuit board. The through-mold connections can have a melting point in excess of a melting point of the intermediate solder portions. Related electronic packages, electronic assemblies, electronic devices, and methods of manufacturing electronic packages are disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic package is provided. The electronic package includes a substrate configured to receive one or more electronic modules, a first electronic module mounted to a first side of the substrate, a first mold structure extending over at least part of the first side of the substrate; and a group of electrically conductive through-mold connections provided on the first side of the substrate. The first mold structure substantially encapsulates the group of through-mold connections. The group of through-mold connections is exposed through the first mold structure. The group of through-mold connections is configured to couple to a circuit board by a corresponding group of intermediate solder portions. The through-mold connections can have a melting point in excess of a melting point of the intermediate solder portion. Related electronic assemblies, electronic devices, and methods of manufacturing and/or mounting an electronic package are provided.

Abstract: An integrated device package is disclosed. The integrated device package can include a carrier, an electronic component mounted on the carrier, a molding material disposed over the carrier, and an electromagnetic interference shield layer disposed over the molding material. The electronic component is at least partially disposed in the molding material. The electromagnetic interference shield layer is configured to shield the electronic component from a radio frequency signal. The electromagnetic interference shield layer has a thickness in a range between 2 ?m and 6 ?m. A surface of the electromagnetic interference shield layer includes an ink mark that has a thickness in a range between 5 ?m and 15 ?m, or a laser mark that has a depth in a range between 1 ?m and 2 ?m.

Abstract: An integrated device package is disclosed. the integrated device package can include a carrier, an electronic component mounted on the carrier, a molding material disposed over the carrier, and an electromagnetic interference shield layer disposed over the molding material. The electronic component is at least partially disposed in the molding material. At least a portion of the shield layer is in contact with the electronic component. The electromagnetic interference shield layer is configured to shield the electronic component from a radio frequency signal. A surface of the electromagnetic interference shield layer includes an ink mark or a laser mark.

Abstract: A dual-sided packaged radio-frequency (RF) module comprises a packaging substrate having a first surface with at least one RF circuit component mounted thereon and a second surface opposite to the first surface with at least one circuitry component mounted thereon, at least one contact feature attached to the second surface of the packaging substrate, a vertical extension of the at least one contact feature being larger than a distance between a bottom surface of the at least one circuitry component and the second surface of the packaging substrate, an underside molding encapsulating the at least one circuitry component and the at least one contact feature, a bottom surface of the underside molding being flush with the bottom surface of the at least one circuitry component, and a trench structure formed in the underside molding around the at least one contact feature.

Abstract: A packaging substrate can include a first surface and a second opposing surface, the first surface including a first mounting region of a first electronic module region and the second opposing surface including a first electrical contacts region of the first electronic module region. The packaging substrate can include a saw street region with at least a portion that surrounds the first electronic module region, and a saw street feature formed on the second opposing surface within at least a portion of the saw street region, the saw street feature being a solder mask layer over a metal layer.

Abstract: Devices for 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: Packaged modules for use in wireless devices are disclosed. A substrate supports integrated circuit die including at least a portion of a baseband system and a front end system, an oscillator assembly, and an antenna. The oscillator assembly includes an enclosure to enclose the oscillator and conductive pillars formed at least partially within a side of the enclosure to conduct signals between the top and bottom surfaces of the oscillator assembly. Components can be vertically integrated to save space and reduce trace length. Vertical integration provides an overhang volume that can include discrete components. Radio frequency shielding and ground planes within the substrate shield the front end system and antenna from radio frequency interference. Stacked filter assemblies include passive surface mount devices to filter radio frequency signals.

Abstract: An electronic package is provided. The electronic package comprises a substrate having a first side and a second side, the substrate configured to receive one or more electronic components; a first electronic component mounted to the first side of the substrate; a first mold structure extending over at least part of the first side of the substrate; a group of through-mold connections provided on the first side of the substrate, the through-mold connections substantially formed of non-reflowable electrically conductive material; the first mold structure substantially encapsulating the group of through-mold connections; the group of through-mold connections exposed through the first mold structure. An electronic device comprising such an electronic package is also provided. A method of manufacturing such an electronic package is also provided.

Abstract: A packaging substrate can include a first surface and a second opposing surface, the first surface having a mounting region configured to receive electronic components, and electrical contacts formed on the second opposing surface. A saw street region can surround the mounting region and the electrical contacts, a metal layer and a solder mask layer being formed within the saw street region on the second opposing surface, and the solder mask layer being formed over the metal layer. An electronic module can include a packaging substrate including a first surface and a second opposing surface, the first surface including a mounting region. A plurality of electronic components can be mounted on the mounting region. A ground pad can be formed on the second opposing surface of the packaging substrate, the ground pad including a solder mask layer formed thereon, the solder mask layer having a plurality of openings.

Abstract: A method for providing electromagnetic shielding of a semiconductor die includes attaching a semiconductor die to a package substrate of a packaged radio frequency module, where the package substrate includes one or more radio frequency circuits fabricated therein. The method also includes encapsulating the semiconductor die with a molding compound. The method also includes at least partially covering the molding compound with an electromagnetic shielding structure having an outer layer including cobalt. A phone board assembly can include the packaged radio frequency module attached to a printed circuit board. The packaged radio frequency module can be incorporated into a mobile device.

Abstract: Devices and methods related to metallization of ceramic substrates for shielding applications. In some embodiments, a ceramic assembly includes a plurality of layers, the assembly including a boundary between a first region and a second region, the assembly further including a selected layer having a plurality of conductive features along the boundary, each conductive feature extending into the first region and the second region such that when the first region and the second region are separated to form their respective side walls, each side wall includes exposed portions of the conductive features capable of forming electrical connection with a conductive shielding layer.

Abstract: A packaged semiconductor module comprises a substrate having a ground plane, an electronic device mounted on a surface of the substrate, a bond pad disposed on the surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the ground plane, a mold compound covering the electronic device, a conductive post disposed on a side of the electronic device, the conductive post extending from the bond pad and at least partially through the mold compound, and a conductive layer disposed on the mold compound and electrically coupled to the conductive post and to the ground plane, the conductive post, the conductive layer, and the ground plane together forming the integrated electromagnetic interference shield, the conductive post extending from the bond pad to the conductive layer in a direction perpendicular to a plane defined by the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A packaged radio-frequency device can include a packaging substrate configured to receive one or more components, the packaging substrate including a first side and a second side. The packaging substrate may include a first component mounted on the first side and a first overmold structure implemented on the first side, the first overmold structure substantially encapsulating the first component. The packaging substrate may further include a set of through-mold connections implemented on the second side of the packaging substrate, the set of through-mold connections including signal pins and ground pins, a second component mounted on the second side of the packaging substrate, the second component being located in an area of the second side configured to implement a redundant ground pad or a redundant portion of a ground pad, and a second overmold structure substantially encapsulating one or more of the second component or the set of through-mold connections.

Abstract: Devices and methods related to metallization of ceramic substrates for shielding applications. In some embodiments, a method for fabricating a ceramic device can include forming a plurality of conductive features on or through a selected layer along a boundary between a first region and a second region, each conductive feature extending into the first region and the second region. The method can also include forming an assembly that includes the selected layer and one or more other layers. The method can further include separating the first region and the second region along the boundary such that each of the first region and the second region forms a side wall, the side wall including exposed portions of the conductive features, the exposed portions capable of forming electrical connection with a conductive shielding layer.

Abstract: An antenna structure can include a printed circuit board module and a mold compound disposed on a side of the printed circuit board module. A planar antenna is defined by a conformal shield layer disposed on a first surface of the mold compound such that the mold compound is disposed between the printed circuit board module and the conformal shield layer. The thickness of the mold compound layer and the shape of the conformal shield layer can be varied to optimize a performance of the antenna.