Abstract: A modular semiconductor die package is provided. The semiconductor die package includes a polymer base for mounting at least one semiconductor die. A polymer cap is operatively secured over the base forming a cavity. The cap includes a light transmissive member operatively positioned to allow light of predetermined wavelengths to pass between at least a portion of the surface of the die and the light transmissive member. A plurality of conductive leads extend through the base to form connections with the semiconductor die(s) positioned in the cavity.

Abstract: A micro grid array semiconductor die package includes a housing defining a cavity for holding at least one semiconductor die, said housing including a plurality of insulative side walls, each of said side walls having a bottom surface and an interior wall including a top surface, and an end plate joined to said side walls; and a plurality of substantially straight conductive leads extending through at least one of said side walls, each of said conductive leads including an internal lead section extending into the cavity from the top surface of the interior wall and a external lead section extending externally from said at least one bottom surface of said side wall.

Abstract: A semiconductor package having a molded body and a plurality of conductive pins that extend from the bottom of the molded body. The semiconductor package further includes a RF shield around a protected cavity that holds a first integrated circuit. The molded body can further include an unprotected plastic cavity for holding a second integrated circuit. The conductive pins form bonding pads that are used to electrically interconnect the first and second semiconductor devices to the external environment. A cover, beneficially comprised of copper, is disposed over the molded body. The plastic cavity beneficially includes a beveled wall that improves the routing of electrical conductors between the first integrated circuit and the second integrated circuit.

Abstract: Ultrasonically formed seals, their use in semiconductor packages, and methods of fabricating semiconductor packages. A brittle center member (such as glass) has a molded edge member. That edge member is ultrasonically welded to a body. The molded edge member and body are comprised of ultrasonically weldable materials. A hermetically sealed semiconductor package includes a lid with a brittle center plate and a molded edge. The molded edge is ultrasonically welded to a body. Locating features that enable accurate positioning of the lid relative to the body, and energy directors can be included. Pins having a relieved portion and a protruding portion can also be hermetically sealed to the body. Such pins can have various lengths that enable stadium-type pin rows. The pins can be within channels, which can hold a sealant. The body can include a device that is electrically connected to the pins.

Abstract: Optoelectronic packaging assemblies for optically and electrically interfacing a protected electro-optical device or system to both an optical fiber and to external circuitry. Such assemblies are comprised of body components that are comprised of plastic that coated or plated with a conductive material. Electrical contact pins in the form of transmission lines are used to couple external electrical signals with the package. The optoelectronic packaging assemblies are dimensioned with small cavities and with steps, breaks, walls, and/or fins molded into the body components. The optoelectronic packaging assemblies further include an optical input receptacle for receiving an optical ferrule and an optical fiber. The optoelectronic packaging assembly provides for cooling, such as by heat sink fins and/or a thermal-electric-cooler. The transmission line pins and body components are dimensioned to mate with a standardized circuit board having transmission line traces.

Abstract: A packaged semiconductor device that is fabricated with a plurality of conductive leads defined in a strip that beneficially includes a radio frequency shield box. The conductive contacts are located in a housing, beneficially by insert molding or by sandwiching between a bottom piece and a top piece. The housing can further include a cavity that receives a semiconductor device, and the radio frequency shield can receive another semiconductor device. Bonding conductors electrically connect at least one semiconductor device to another semiconductor device and/or to the conductive contacts. A conductive cover is disposed over the housing. The cavity beneficially includes a beveled wall and the conductive leads and the radio frequency shield are beneficially comprised of copper.

Abstract: A semiconductor package having a molded body and a plurality of conductive pins that extend from the bottom of the molded body. The semiconductor package further includes a RF shield around a protected cavity that holds a first integrated circuit. The molded body can further include an unprotected plastic cavity for holding a second integrated circuit. The conductive pins form bonding pads that are used to electrically interconnect the first and second semiconductor devices to the external environment. A cover, beneficially comprised of copper, is disposed over the molded body. The plastic cavity beneficially includes a beveled wall that improves the routing of electrical conductors between the first integrated circuit and the second integrated circuit.

Abstract: A cluster grid array semiconductor die package and mating socket provide electrical connection between one or more semiconductor dies housed within the die package and substrate, such as a printed circuit board, on which the mating socket is mounted. The die package and the mating socket may be easily connected and disconnected. The die package may include power and ground planes built into and distributed within the housing of the die package.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an plug-in type electric interconnecting system.

Abstract: A tool for rotating a pin and a method of rotating a pin are disclosed. The tool includes a front support, a rear support, a side wall connected to the front support and the rear support, a moving member contacting the side wall and moveable relative to the front and rear supports, the moving member including a portion defining a slot and a projection extending into the slot, and a screw connected to the moving member so as to permit movement of the screw relative to the front and rear supports and the moving member. The screw has an external surface and an end, the screw including a slot defined in the end and a groove along the external surface, wherein the projection on the moving member engages the groove on the screw, the screw rotates as the moving member moves, and a pin that inserted in the slot of the screw rotates with the screw. The pin may be connected to an electrical connector after rotation.