Abstract: Disclosed herein are structures and assemblies that may be used for thermal management in integrated circuit (IC) packages.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are structures and assemblies that may be used for thermal management in integrated circuit (IC) packages.

Abstract: Embodiments may relate to a radio frequency (RF) front-end module (FEM) that includes an acoustic wave resonator (AWR) die. The RF FEM may further include an active die coupled with the package substrate of the RF FEM. When the active die is coupled with the package substrate, the AWR die may be between the active die and the package substrate. Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments may relate to a radio frequency (RF) front-end module (FEM) that includes a first acoustic wave resonator (AWR) die coupled with a package substrate. The RF FEM may also include a second AWR die coupled with the first AWR die. The first AWR die may be between the package substrate and the second AWR die. Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a piezoelectric package integrated filtering device that includes a film stack. In one example, the film stack includes a first electrode, a piezoelectric material in contact with the first electrode, and a second electrode in contact with the piezoelectric material. The film stack is suspended with respect to a cavity of an organic substrate having organic material and the film stack generates an acoustic wave to be propagated across the film stack in response to an application of an electrical signal between the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a filtering device that includes a first electrode, a piezoelectric material in contact with the first electrode, and a second electrode in contact with the piezoelectric material. The piezoelectric filtering device expands and contracts laterally in a plane of an organic substrate in response to application of an electrical signal between the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: Embodiments include a waveguide bundle, a dielectric waveguide, and a vehicle. The waveguide bundle includes dielectric waveguides, where each dielectric waveguide has a dielectric core and a conductive coating around the dielectric core. The waveguide bundle also has a power delivery layer formed around the dielectric waveguides, and an insulating jacket enclosing the waveguide bundle. The waveguide bundle may also include the power deliver layer as a braided shield, where the braided shield provides at least one of a DC and an AC power line. The waveguide bundle may further have one of the dielectric waveguides provide a DC ground over their conductive coatings, where the AC power line does not use the braided shield as reference or ground. The waveguide bundle may include that the power delivery layer is separated from the dielectric waveguides by a braided shield, where the power delivery layer is a power delivery braided foil.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a sensing device that includes a base structure having a proof mass that is positioned in proximity to a cavity of an organic substrate, a piezoelectric material in contact with a first electrode of the base structure, and a second electrode in contact with the piezoelectric material. The proof mass deflects in response to application of an external force or acceleration and this deflection causes a stress in the piezoelectric material which generates a voltage differential between the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: A multi-chip package includes a substrate (110) having a first side (111), an opposing second side (112), and a third side (213) that extends from the first side to the second side, a first die (120) attached to the first side of the substrate and a second die (130) attached to the first side of the substrate, and a bridge (140) adjacent to the third side of the substrate and attached to the first die and to the second die. No portion of the substrate is underneath the bridge. The bridge creates a connection between the first die and the second die. Alternatively, the bridge may be disposed in a cavity (615, 915) in the substrate or between the substrate and a die layer (750). The bridge may constitute an active die and may be attached to the substrate using wirebonds (241, 841, 1141, 1541).

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an optical routing device that includes an organic substrate. According to an embodiment, an array of cavities are formed into the organic substrate and an array of piezoelectrically actuated mirrors may be anchored to the organic substrate with each piezoelectrically actuated mirror extending over a cavity. In order to properly rout incoming optical signals, the optical routing device may also include a routing die mounted on the organic substrate. The routing die may be electrically coupled to each of the piezoelectrically actuated mirrors and is able to generated a voltage across the first and second electrodes of each piezoelectrically actuated mirror. Additionally, a photodetector may be electrically coupled to the routing die. According to an embodiment, an array of fiber optic cables may be optically coupled with one of the piezoelectrically actuated mirrors and optically coupled with the photodetector.

Abstract: Embodiments may relate an electronic device that includes a first platform and a second platform coupled with a chassis. The platforms may include respective microelectronic packages. The electronic device may further include a waveguide coupled to the first platform and the second platform such that their respective microelectronic packages are communicatively coupled by the waveguide. Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: A device package and a method of forming the device package are described. The device package includes a substrate having a ground plane and dies disposed on the substrate. The dies are electrically coupled to the substrate with solder balls or bumps surrounded by an underfill layer. The device package has a mold layer disposed over and around the dies, the underfill layer, and the substrate. The device package further includes an additively manufactured electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield layer disposed on an outer surface of the mold layer. The additively manufactured EMI shield layer is electrically coupled to the ground plane of the substrate. The outer surface of the mold layer may include a topmost surface and one or more sidewalls that are covered with the additively manufactured EMI shield layer. The additively manufactured EMI shield may include a first and second additively manufactured EMI shield layers and an additively manufactured EMI shield frame.

Abstract: Embodiments may relate to a microelectronic package that includes a radio frequency (RF) chip coupled with a die by interconnects with a first pitch. The RF chip may further be coupled with a waveguide of a package substrate by interconnects with a second pitch that is different than the first pitch. The RF chip may facilitate conveyance of data to the waveguide as an electromagnetic signal with a frequency greater than approximately 20 gigahertz (GHz). Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments may relate to a multi-chip microelectronic package that includes a first die and a second die coupled to a package substrate. The first and second dies may have respective radiative elements that are communicatively coupled with one another such that they may communicate via an electromagnetic signal with a frequency at or above approximately 20 gigahertz (GHz). Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments may relate to a microelectronic package that includes a substrate signal path and a waveguide. The package may further include dies that are communicatively coupled with one another by the substrate signal path and the waveguide. The substrate signal path may carry a signal with a frequency that is different than the frequency of a signal that is to be carried by the waveguide. Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments may relate to an electronic module for use in an electronic device. The electronic module may include a printed circuit board (PCB) with a first die and a second die. A waveguide channel may be communicatively coupled with the first die and the second die and configured to convey an electromagnetic signal from the first die to the second die. In embodiments, the electromagnetic signal may have a frequency greater than 30 gigahertz (GHz). Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments may relate to a semiconductor package that includes a package substrate coupled with a die. The package may further include a waveguide coupled with the first package substrate. The waveguide may include two or more layers of a dielectric material with a waveguide channel positioned between two layers of the two or more layers of the dielectric material. The waveguide channel may convey an electromagnetic signal with a frequency greater than 30 gigahertz (GHz). Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments include devices and methods, including a device including a substrate comprising a semiconductor, the substrate including a front side comprising active elements and a backside opposite the front side. The device includes a dielectric layer on the backside, and a passive component on the dielectric layer on the backside. In certain embodiments, the passive device is formed on a self-assembled monolayer (SAM). Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Hybrid filters and more particularly filters having acoustic wave resonators (AWRs) and lumped component (LC) resonators and packages therefor are described. In an example, a packaged filter includes a package substrate, the package substrate having a first side and a second side, the second side opposite the first side. A first acoustic wave resonator (AWR) device is coupled to the package substrate, the first AWR device comprising a resonator. A plurality of inductors is in the package substrate.

Abstract: Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface; and a die embedded in the package substrate, wherein the die has a first surface and an opposing second surface, the die has first conductive contacts at the first surface and second conductive contacts at the second surface, and the first conductive contacts and the second conductive contacts are electrically coupled to conductive pathways in the package substrate.