Abstract: Microelectronic devices including an electromagnetic shield over a desired portion of a substrate. The magnetic shield is formed of conductive particles within a selectively curable layer, such as a solder resist material. After application to the substrate, the conductive particles are allowed to settle to form a conductive structure to serve as an electromagnetic shield. The electromagnetic shield can be formed primarily over regions of the substrate containing conductive traces coupled in the package to communicate signals presenting a risk of causing electromagnetic interference with other devices.

Abstract: Three-dimensional (3-D) volumetric board architectural design provides technical solutions to technical problems facing miniaturization of circuit boards. The 3-D volumetric architecture includes using more of the unused volume in the vertical dimension (e.g., Z-dimension) to increase the utilization of the total circuit board volume. The 3-D volumetric architecture is realized by mounting components on a first PCB and on a second PCB, and inverting and suspending the second PCB above the first PCB. The use of 3-D volumetric board architectural design further enables formation of a shielded FEMIE, providing shielding and improved volumetric use with little or no reduction in system performance or increase in system Z-height.

Abstract: A flexible integrated circuit that includes a first dielectric layer having a first section at one polarity and a second section at an opposing polarity, wherein the first section and the second section are separated by dielectric material within first dielectric layer; a second dielectric layer having a first side wall that is electrically connected to the first section and a second side wall that is electrically connected to the second section; and a third dielectric layer having a base that is electrically connected to the first side wall and the second side wall, wherein the second dielectric layer is between the first dielectric layer and the third dielectric layer, wherein the base, the first and second side walls and the first and second sections form an antenna that is configured to send or receive wireless signals.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus which comprises: a pre-driver coupled to a transmitter, the transmitter having a differential output; and a tuning circuit operable to couple to the differential output to tune the pre-driver of the transmitter according to a common mode noise signature of a common mode signal derived from the differential output.

Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a housing, a receptacle in the housing comprising an opening at a distal end to receive a plug, a data connector positioned in the receptacle to provide a communication connection, and an electrostatic conductor assembly positioned proximate the opening in the receptacle, wherein the electrostatic conductor assembly comprises a dedicated discharge path and a conductive pin mounted on a retention latch and moveable between a first position in which the conductive pin is in electrical contact with the data connector and a second position in which the conductive pin is not in electrical contact with the data connector. Other examples may be described.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus which comprises: a pre-driver coupled to a transmitter, the transmitter having a differential output; and a tuning circuit operable to couple to the differential output to tune the pre-driver of the transmitter according to a common mode noise signature of a common mode signal derived from the differential output.

Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a housing. A receptacle in the housing comprising an opening at a distal end to receive a plug and an electrostatic conductor assembly positioned proximate the opening in the receptacle, wherein the electrostatic conductor assembly is coupled to a dedicated electrical discharge path. Other examples may be described.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus which comprises: a pre-driver coupled to a transmitter, the transmitter having a differential output; and a tuning circuit operable to couple to the differential output to tune the pre-driver of the transmitter according to a common mode noise signature of a common mode signal derived from the differential output.

Abstract: An electronic assembly and electronic device used for radio frequency communications are presented. The electronic device has a housing and an antenna feed point at least partially enclosed in the housing. There is at least one circuit board enclosed in the housing. An antenna counterpoise is coupled to the feed point. The counterpoise is enclosed in the housing and the counterpoise includes a foldable metallic patch that is folded around the circuit board such that the circuit board is sandwiched between opposite facing portions of the foldable metallic patch.

Abstract: Free space antenna structures are presented in which multiple radiating elements are disposed proximate to each other. In a structure containing two radiating elements, the radiating element of shorter wavelength is split into a monopole and a dipole that are electrically, but not physically, coupled to each other. The monopole has a length of ?/4 and is attached to the same feed as the longer wavelength radiating element. The dipole has a length of ?/4 and is attached to the same feed as the longer wavelength radiating element. Non-conductive shields prevent contact between the monopole, dipole, and longer wavelength radiating element. The longer wavelength radiating element is formed in a helix outside of which the dipole, and perhaps monopole, is disposed.

Abstract: Free space antenna structures are presented in which multiple radiating elements are disposed proximate to each other. In a structure containing two radiating elements, the radiating element of shorter wavelength is split into a monopole and a dipole that are electrically, but not physically, coupled to each other. The monopole has a length of ?/4 and is attached to the same feed as the longer wavelength radiating element. The dipole has a length of ?/4 and is attached to the same feed as the longer wavelength radiating element. Non-conductive shields prevent contact between the monopole, dipole, and longer wavelength radiating element. The longer wavelength radiating element is formed in a helix outside of which the dipole, and perhaps monopole, is disposed.

Abstract: An electronic assembly and electronic device used for radio frequency communications. The electronic device has a housing and an antenna feed point at least partially enclosed in the housing. There is at least one circuit board enclosed in the housing; an antenna counterpoise is coupled to the feed point.

Abstract: An antenna provides dual band capability by providing a single feed (102) leading into a helix (104), the helix characterized by a pitch (106) and number of turns (120) varied to provide dual band operation to a portable communication device.