Abstract: A housing for accommodating a microwave device, including: a metallic base member having a lower portion, and having a top and bottom surface, a central pedestal member extending from the top surface, the pedestal member having a device top surface for accommodating the microwave device; an insulator cup member having an open top and a closed bottom surface, and having a pedestal accommodating aperture in the bottom surface, with the cup member being of a greater height than the height of the pedestal member, to cause the cup to completely surround and enclose the pedestal when the pedestal is inserted into the aperture.

Abstract: An electronic package includes a flat base having a notch formed at opposite ends of the base. A clamping mechanism has a boss adapted to the notch for matingly connecting to the base, and includes an aperture for receiving a fastener for securing the package to a substrate or heat sink.