Abstract: Embodiments include devices and methods, including a method for processing a substrate. The method includes providing a substrate including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a feature, the feature including an electrically conductive region, the second portion including a dielectric surface region. The method also includes performing self-assembled monolayer (SAM) assisted structuring plating to form a structure comprising a metal on the dielectric surface region, the feature being formed using a process other than the SAM assisted structuring plating used to form the structure, and the structure being formed after the feature. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an acoustic transducer device having a base structure 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. In one example, for a transmit mode, a voltage signal is applied between the first and second electrodes and this causes a stress in the piezoelectric material which causes a stack that is formed with the first electrode, the piezoelectric material, and the second electrode to vibrate and hence the base structure to vibrate and generate acoustic waves.

Abstract: A cup antenna radio includes a tubular dielectric medium having a hollow portion. The cup radio antenna also includes electronics located in the hollow portion, the electronics being configured for satellite communication. The cup radio antenna also includes a spiral element disposed on top of the tubular dielectric medium, and a helical element disposed on an outside sidewall of the tubular dielectric medium. The helical element includes a first member coupled to a first arm of the spiral element and a second member coupled to a second arm of the spiral element.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may relate to a transceiver to transmit and receive concurrently radio frequency (RF) signals via a dielectric waveguide. In embodiments, the transceiver may include a transmitter to transmit to a paired transceiver a channelized radio frequency (RF) transmit signal via the dielectric waveguide. A receiver may receive from the paired transceiver a channelized RF receive signal via the dielectric waveguide. In embodiments, the channelized RF receive signal may include an echo of the channelized RF transmit signal. The transceiver may further include an echo suppression circuit to suppress from the channelized RF receive signal the echo of the channelized RF transmit signal. In some embodiments, the channelized RF transmit signal and the channelized RF receive signal may be within a frequency range of approximately 30 gigahertz (GHz) to approximately 1 terahertz (THz), and the transceiver may provide full-duplex millimeter-wave communication.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include piezoelectrically driven switches that are used for modifying a background color or light source color in display systems, and methods of forming such devices. In an embodiment, a piezoelectrically actuated switch for modulating a background color in a display may include a photonic crystal that has a plurality of blinds oriented substantially perpendicular to a surface of the display. In an embodiment, the blinds include a black surface and a white surface. The switch may also include an anchor spaced away from an edge of the photonic crystal and a piezoelectric actuator formed on the surface of the anchor and a surface of the photonic crystal. Some embodiments may include a photonic crystal that is a multi-layer polymeric structure or a polymer chain with a plurality of nanoparticles spaced at regular intervals on the polymer chain.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an optoelectronic package that allows for in situ alignment of optical fibers. In an embodiment, the optoelectronic package may include an organic substrate. Embodiments include a cavity formed into the organic substrate. Additionally, the optoelectronic package may include an actuator formed on the organic substrate that extends over the cavity. In one embodiment, the actuator may include a first electrode, a piezoelectric layer formed on the first electrode, and a second electrode formed on the piezoelectric layer. According to an additional embodiment of the invention, the actuator may include a first portion and a second portion. In order to allow for resistive heating and actuation driven by thermal expansion, a cross-sectional area of the first portion of the beam may be greater than a cross-sectional area of the second portion of the beam.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a self-propelled sensor system. In an embodiment, the self-propelled sensor system includes a piezoelectrically actuated motor that is integrated with a substrate. In an embodiment, the self-propelled sensor system may also include a sensor and an integrated circuit electrically coupled to the piezoelectrically actuated motor. Embodiments of the invention may also include self-propelled sensor systems that include plurality of piezoelectrically actuated motors. In an embodiment the piezoelectrically actuated motors may be one or more different types of motors including, but not limited to, stick and slip motors, inchworm stepping motors, standing acoustic wave motors, a plurality of piezoelectrically actuated cantilevers, and a piezoelectrically actuated diaphragm. Additional embodiments of the invention may include a plurality of self-propelled sensor systems that are communicatively coupled to form a sensor mesh.

Abstract: Package-integrated thin film lithium ion battery and methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. In one example, an electronic package includes an organic package substrate, and a lithium (Li) ion thin film battery (TFB) integrated into the organic package substrate. The Li ion TFB is formed in or on the organic package substrate or the Li ion TFB can be embedded in the organic package substrate. The Li ion TFB includes an anode layer, electrolyte layer, cathode layer, and anode and cathode current collector layers. The cathode layer can be a crystalline transition metal oxide cathode layer including lithium cobalt oxide LiCoO2 (LCO) or lithium manganese oxide LiMn2O3 The cathode layer is laser annealed to crystallize the cathode layer. The organic package substrate is a low temperature substrate such that the organic package substrate is maintained at a temperature of 215 C or less when the cathode layer is laser annealed. The organic package substrate can also be a flexible organic package substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a temperature sensing device that includes a base structure that is positioned in proximity to a cavity of an organic substrate, an input transducer coupled to the base structure, and an output transducer coupled to the base structure. The input transducer includes a first piezoelectric material to generate vibrations which are transmitted on the base structure in response to input signals being applied to the input transducer. The output transducer includes a second piezoelectric material to receive the vibrations and to generate output signals which are used to determine a change in ambient temperature.

Abstract: A system for packaging integrated circuits includes an integrated circuit having one or more integrated circuit terminals. The system for packaging integrated circuits also includes a substrate having one or more substrate terminals. The system for packaging integrated circuits further includes an electrically conductive adhesive in communication with the integrated circuit terminals and the substrate terminals. The electrically conductive adhesive establishes an electrical connection between each of the one or more integrated circuit terminals and the one or more substrate terminals. The electrical connection between each of the one or more integrated circuit terminals and the one or more substrate terminals are enclosed in a dielectric. The system for packaging integrated circuits includes a second adhesive in communication with the integrated circuit and the substrate, wherein the second adhesive couples the integrated circuit and substrate together.

Abstract: Waveguides disposed in either an interposer layer or directly in the semiconductor package substrate may be used to transfer signals between semiconductor dies coupled to the semiconductor package. For example, inter-semiconductor die communications using mm-wave carrier signals launched into waveguides specifically tuned to optimize transmission parameters of such signals. The use of such high frequencies beneficially provides for reliable transmission of modulated high data rate signals with lower losses than conductive traces and less cross-talk. The use of mm-wave waveguides provides higher data transfer rates per bump for bump-limited dies as well as beneficially providing improved signal integrity even at such higher data transfer rates. Such mm-wave waveguides may be built directly into semiconductor package layers or may be incorporated into one or more interposed layers that are physically and communicably coupled between the semiconductor dies and the semiconductor package substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may include a packaged device that includes thermally stable radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs). In one embodiment the packaged device may include an integrated circuit chip mounted to a package substrate. According to an embodiment, the package substrate may have conductive lines that communicatively couple the integrated circuit chip to one or more external components. One of the external components may be an RFIC module. The RFIC module may comprise an RFIC and an antenna. Additional embodiments may also include a packaged device that includes a plurality of cooling spots formed into the package substrate. In an embodiment the cooling spots may be formed proximate to interconnect lines the communicatively couple the integrated circuit chip to the RFIC.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a reconfigurable communication system, that includes a substrate and a metamaterial shield formed over the substrate. In an embodiment, the metamaterial shield surrounds one or more components on the substrate. Additionally, a plurality of first piezoelectric actuators may be formed on the substrate. The first piezoelectric actuators may be configured to deform the metamaterial shield and change a frequency band that is permitted to pass through the metamaterial shield. Embodiments may also include a reconfigurable antenna that includes a metamaterial. In an embodiment, a plurality of second piezoelectric actuators may be configured to deform the metamaterial of the antenna and change a central operating frequency of the antenna. Embodiments may also include an integrated circuit electrically coupled to the plurality of first piezoelectric actuators and second piezoelectric actuators.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a microelectronic device that includes a first ultra thin substrate formed of organic dielectric material and conductive layers, a first mold material to integrate first radio frequency (RF) components with the first substrate, and a second ultra thin substrate being coupled to the first ultra thin substrate. The second ultra thin substrate formed of organic dielectric material and conductive layers. A second mold material integrates second radio frequency (RF) components with the second substrate.

Abstract: Microelectronic package communication is described using radio interfaces connected through wiring. One example includes a system board, an integrated circuit chip, and a package substrate mounted to the system board to carry the integrated circuit chip, the package substrate having conductive connectors to connect the integrated circuit chip to external components. A radio on the package substrate is coupled to the integrated circuit chip to modulate the data onto a carrier and to transmit the modulated data. A radio on the system board receives the transmitted modulated data and demodulates the received data, and a cable interface is coupled to the system board radio to couple the received demodulated data to a cable.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a wearable blood-pressure monitor and methods of forming such devices. In an embodiment, the blood-pressure monitor includes a stretchable substrate. Additionally, a semiconductor die may be embedded within the stretchable substrate. In order to determine blood-pressure, the blood-pressure monitor may include an electrocardiogram sensor and a piezoelectric sensor for detecting a ballistocardiograph response. In an embodiment, both types of sensor may be electrically coupled to the semiconductor die. Embodiments of the invention include a piezoelectric sensor that includes a piezoelectric layer and a first and second electrode. In an embodiment the first electrode is in contact with a first surface of the piezoelectric layer, and the second electrode is in contact with a second surface of the piezoelectric layer that is opposite to the first surface.

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: The systems and methods described herein provide a traveling wave launcher system physically and communicably coupled to a semiconductor package and to a waveguide connector. The traveling wave launcher system includes a slot-line signal converter and a tapered slot launcher. The slot-line signal converter may be formed integral with the semiconductor package and includes a balun structure that converts the microstrip signal to a slot-line signal. The tapered slot launcher is communicably coupled to the slot-line signal converter and includes a planar first member and a planar second member that form a slot. The tapered slot launcher converts the slot-line signal to a traveling wave signal that is propagated to the waveguide connector.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a microelectronic device that includes a first substrate having radio frequency (RF) components and a second substrate that is coupled to the first substrate. The second substrate includes a first conductive layer of an antenna unit for transmitting and receiving communications at a frequency of approximately 4 GHz or higher. A mold material is disposed on the first and second substrates. The mold material includes a first region that is positioned between the first conductive layer and a second conductive layer of the antenna unit with the mold material being a dielectric material to capacitively couple the first and second conductive layers of the antenna unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods describe herein provide a solution to the technical problem of creating a wearable electronic devices. In particular, these systems and methods enable electrical and mechanical attachment of stretchable or flexible electronics to fabric. A stretchable or flexible electronic platform is bonded to fabric using a double-sided fabric adhesive, and conductive adhesive is used to join pads on the electronic platform to corresponding electrical leads on the fabric. An additional waterproofing material may be used over and beneath the electronic platform to provide a water-resistant or waterproof device This stretchable or flexible electronic platform integration process allows the platform to bend and move with the fabric while protecting the conductive connections. By using flexible and stretchable conductive leads and adhesives, the platform is more flexible and stretchable than traditional rigid electronics enclosures.