Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to remedy thermal issues associated with antenna systems. These techniques include implementing heat pipes coupled between an external mast having antenna circuitry mounted thereon and an internal heatsink inside an environmentally-controlled location. This configuration thermally regulates heat associated with active antennas mounted to the mast, which is externally mounted onto the roof of a vehicle. The heat pipes carry heat from the mast down through the roof to the internal heatsink. The aspects described herein allow for car manufacturers to integrate mmWave technology into their vehicles while avoiding large and unsightly cooling mechanisms that would otherwise adversely impact aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding structure may be formed having a planar structure and at least one footing projecting from the planar structure, wherein at least one of the planar structure and the at least one footing comprises a heat resistant plastic core and an electrically conductive material abutting at least a portion of the heat resistant plastic core. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit assembly may be formed comprising at least one integrated circuit device electrically attached to an electronic substrate and the electromagnetic shield structure electrically attached to the electronic substrate adjacent to the at least one integrated circuit device.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to remedy thermal issues associated with antenna systems. These techniques include implementing heat pipes coupled between an external mast having antenna circuitry mounted thereon and an internal heatsink inside an environmentally-controlled location. This configuration thermally regulates heat associated with active antennas mounted to the mast, which is externally mounted onto the roof of a vehicle. The heat pipes carry heat from the mast down through the roof to the internal heatsink. The aspects described herein allow for car manufacturers to integrate mmWave technology into their vehicles while avoiding large and unsightly cooling mechanisms that would otherwise adversely impact aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.