Abstract: Top-side cooled semiconductor packages are disclosed. A top-side cooled semiconductor package may be a leaded or a leadless semiconductor package. A top-side cooled semiconductor package can include built-in electrical isolation for a semiconductor die within a housing of the semiconductor package. A top-side cooled semiconductor package may include one or more arrangements of creepage extension structures. A creepage extension structure may be arranged as part of a top side of a housing, of part of at least one peripheral side of the housing, as part of a bottom side of the housing, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A packaged electronic device comprises a power semiconductor die that comprises a first terminal and a second terminal, a lead frame comprising a lower side and an upper side that comprises a die pad region, a first lead and a second lead, wherein the first lead is integral with the lead frame and electrically connected to the first terminal of the power semiconductor die through the lead frame, a dielectric substrate, and a thermally conductive adhesion layer on an upper side of the dielectric substrate.

Abstract: A power semiconductor package includes a power semiconductor die, a housing, a first lead, and a second lead. The housing includes a top side and a bottom side. The first lead is in contact with a first electrical contact of the power semiconductor die. Further, the first lead includes a heat exchanging portion on the top side of the housing and an electrical contact portion on the bottom side of the housing. At least 7.5 mm2 of the electrical contact portion of the first lead is available for contacting a printed circuit board. The second lead is in contact with a second electrical contact of the power semiconductor die. The second lead includes a heat exchanging portion on the bottom side of the housing and an electrical contact portion also on the bottom side of the housing.

Abstract: A MEMS device package assembly for encapsulating one or more internal components includes a first MEMS device package. The first package includes a cover and a substrate attached to the cover by any suitable methods of attachment. A corrugated structure is formed on at least one of an inner or outer wall of the cover. The assembly further includes a second MEMS device package having a cover, a substrate, and a corrugated structured formed on at least one of an inner or outer wall of the cover. The first and second MEMS device packages may be coupled to the same substrate or different substrate. In another embodiment, the first MEMS device package may be mounted on the second MEMS device package. In yet another embodiment, the first MEMS device package may be contained in the second MEMS device package.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) microphone package including a MEMS microphone die configured to sense acoustic pressure and to generate a signal based on the acoustic pressure. An application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) electrically connects to the MEMS microphone die. The MEMS microphone package includes a molded package spacer that connects to a conductive lid and to a substrate. The molded package spacer forms side walls of the MEMS microphone package and is adapted to route electrical connections from the MEMS microphone die and the ASIC to the substrate.

Abstract: A MEMS device package assembly for encapsulating one or more internal components includes a first MEMS device package. The first package includes a cover and a substrate attached to the cover by any suitable methods of attachment. A corrugated structure is formed on at least one of an inner or outer wall of the cover. The assembly further includes a second MEMS device package having a cover, a substrate, and a corrugated structured formed on at least one of an inner or outer wall of the cover. The first and second MEMS device packages may be coupled to the same substrate or different substrate. In another embodiment, the first MEMS device package may be mounted on the second MEMS device package. In yet another embodiment, the first MEMS device package may be contained in the second MEMS device package.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) microphone package including a MEMS microphone die configured to sense acoustic pressure and to generate a signal based on the acoustic pressure. An application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) electrically connects to the MEMS microphone die. The MEMS microphone package includes a molded package spacer that connects to a conductive lid and to a substrate. The molded package spacer forms side walls of the MEMS microphone package and is adapted to route electrical connections from the MEMS microphone die and the ASIC to the substrate.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device package for encapsulating a MEMS device a molded package spacer that connects to a conductive lid and to a substrate. The molded package spacer forms either side walls or a divider of the MEMS device package and is adapted to route electrical connections from the MEMS device to either the substrate or a second MEMS device package via the substrate.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) microphone package including a MEMS microphone die configured to sense acoustic pressure and to generate a signal based on the acoustic pressure. An application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) electrically connects to the MEMS microphone die. The MEMS microphone package includes a molded package spacer that connects to a conductive lid and to a substrate. The molded package spacer forms side walls of the MEMS microphone package and is adapted to route electrical connections from the MEMS microphone die and the ASIC to the substrate.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device package for encapsulating a MEMS device a molded package spacer that connects to a conductive lid and to a substrate. The molded package spacer forms either side walls or a divider of the MEMS device package and is adapted to route electrical connections from the MEMS device to either the substrate or a second MEMS device package via the substrate.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) microphone package including a MEMS microphone die configured to sense acoustic pressure and to generate a signal based on the acoustic pressure. An application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) electrically connects to the MEMS microphone die. The MEMS microphone package includes a molded package spacer that connects to a conductive lid and to a substrate. The molded package spacer forms side walls of the MEMS microphone package and is adapted to route electrical connections from the MEMS microphone die and the ASIC to the substrate.

Abstract: A bi-curvature lens for diodes in an infrared wireless communication transceiver is disclosed. Devices having such a bi-curvature lens, such as a light emitting device, a light detecting device, and a transceiver are also disclosed. A method for designing such a lens, and a method for fabricating a device having such a lens are also disclosed. The bi-curvature lens disclosed has a bottom hemispherical portion and a top aspherical portion. Light emitting diodes and photo detectors used in conjunction with bi-curvature lenses display symmetrical radiation intensity profiles, in accordance with Infrared Data Association standards and protocols.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an optical input device for providing input to an electronic device is disclosed. The optical input device includes a panel operable to transmit light from a first side to a second side, and a matrix of photodetectors. The first side of the panel is disposed for interaction with a pointer. The matrix of photodetectors is disposed on the second side of the panel, and detects the light transmitted from the first side to the second side of the panel. The photodetectors have overlapping fields of view with respect to the first side of the panel, and each of the photodetectors generates a value corresponding to an intensity of detected light.

Abstract: In one embodiment, each of a plurality of optical angle detectors has a plurality of light sensing elements and is positioned at a different location adjacent an optical input area. Each of a plurality of light-control devices is positioned between the optical input area and one of the optical angle detectors, to cause particular rays of light to be mapped to particular light sensing elements of a respective one of the optical angle detectors. The optical angle detectors are positioned to cause each coordinate in the optical input area to be within a field of view of at least two of the optical angle detectors. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Reflection of light from a surface is sensed by emitting light from a light emitting diode and focusing the light using an aspherical emitter lens to illuminate a reflecting surface. Light reflected by the reflecting surface is focused onto a photodetector using an aspherical collector lens. The light emitting diode is displaced from the optical axis of the aspherical emitter lens and the photodetector is displaced from the optical axis of the aspherical collector lens.

Abstract: A bi-curvature lens for diodes in an infrared wireless communication transceiver is disclosed. Devices having such a bi-curvature lens, such as a light emitting device, a light detecting device, and a transceiver are also disclosed. A method for designing such a lens, and a method for fabricating a device having such a lens are also disclosed. The bi-curvature lens disclosed has a bottom hemispherical portion and a top aspherical portion. Light emitting diodes and photo detectors used in conjunction with bi-curvature lenses display symmetrical radiation intensity profiles, in accordance with Infrared Data Association standards and protocols.

Abstract: A touch input system includes a light-emitting device, a bent light guide and a light detector. The light-emitting device emits light. The bent light guide receives the light emitted by the light-emitting device and guides the light to travel in a direction across a face of a display screen. The light detector detects the light.

Abstract: An electronic device having a first piece, a second piece moveable with respect to the first piece, and a position sensor operable to sense the position of the second piece relative to the first piece. The electronic device is operated in a first mode or a second mode dependent upon the position of the second piece relative to the first piece. Optionally, a proximity sensor is provided to detect the presence of a body in close proximity to the device when the second piece is in an open position relative to the first piece.