Abstract: Microelectronic package communications are described that use radio interfaces that are connected through waveguides. One example includes an integrated circuit chip, a package substrate to carry the integrated circuit chip, the package substrate having conductive connectors to connect the integrated circuit chip to external components, and a radio on the package substrate coupled to the radio chip to modulate the data over a carrier and to transmit the modulated data. A waveguide connector is coupled to a dielectric waveguide to receive the transmitted modulated data from the radio and to couple it into the waveguide, the waveguide carries the modulated data to an external component.

Abstract: Antennas are described for platform level wireless interconnects. In one example, a substantially flat package substrate has an attached radio. A conductive transmission line on the package substrate is electrically connected to the radio and an antenna is attached to the package substrate connected to the conductive transmission line, the antenna radiating to the side of the package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may include packaged device that may be used for reducing cross-talk between neighboring antennas. In an embodiment the packaged device may comprise a first package substrate that is mounted to a printed circuit board (PCB). A plurality of first antennas may also be formed on the first package. Embodiments may also include a second package substrate that is mounted to the PCB, and the second package substrate may include a second plurality of antennas. According to an embodiment, the cross-talk between the first and second plurality of antennas is reduced by forming a guiding structure between the first and second packages. In an embodiment the guiding structure comprises a plurality of fins that define a plurality of pathways between the first antennas and the second antennas.

Abstract: Radio frequency (RF) data transfer between components in rack mounted systems is facilitated through the use of dielectric waveguides and millimeter Wave (mm-Wave) transceivers. A signal generator provides one or more data signals to a serializer/deserializer (SERDES) which serializes a plurality of parallel data signals to produce a single, serialized, signal containing data from each of the input signals to the SERDES. A mm-Wave die upconverts the serialized signal to a mm-Wave signal and a mm-Wave launcher launches the signal into the dielectric waveguide. At the receiving end the process is reversed such that the mm-Wave signal is first downconverted and passed through a SERDES to provide the original one or more signals to a recipient signal generator. Some or all of the components may be formed directly in the semiconductor package.

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.

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: An embodiment includes an apparatus comprising: a semiconductor die; package molding that is molded onto and conformal with a first die surface of the semiconductor die and at least two sidewalls of the semiconductor die, the package molding including: (a)(i) a first surface contacting the semiconductor die, (a)(ii) a second surface opposite the first surface, and (a)(iii) an aperture that extends from the first surface to the second surface; and a polymer substantially filling the aperture; wherein the package molding includes a first thermal conductivity (watts per meter kelvin (W/(m·K)) and the polymer includes a second thermal conductivity that is greater than the first thermal conductivity. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may relate to a transmitter that includes a baseband dispersion compensator to perform baseband dispersion compensation on an input signal. Embodiments may also include a receiver that includes a radio frequency (RF) dispersion compensator to perform RF dispersion compensation. Embodiments may also include a dielectric waveguide coupled with the transmitter and the receiver, the dielectric waveguide to convey the RF signal from the transmitter to the receiver. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments include techniques and configurations for apparatuses and methods for making an optical imaging device based on a micro mirror array. The method may include forming an array of trenches in a substrate. The array of trenches may be formed by intersecting a first plurality of walls with a second plurality of walls in the substrate. A trench of the array of trenches may be formed by adjacent walls of the first plurality of walls and intersecting adjacent walls of the second plurality of walls. A wall of the trench may include a side surface coupled with a top surface. A reflective layer may be deposited conformally to cover the side surface of the wall and to serve as a reflector. A supporting layer may be formed above the substrate, or within the array of trenches, to provide mechanical support for the array of trenches. Other embodiments may be claimed.

Abstract: Discussed generally herein are methods and devices including or providing a patch system that can help in diagnosing a medical condition and/or provide therapy to a user. A body-area network can include a plurality of communicatively coupled patches that communicate with an intermediate device. The intermediate device can provide data representative of a biological parameter monitored by the patches to proper personnel, such as for diagnosis and/or response.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may relate to a transmitter to transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal to a receiver via a dielectric waveguide where the transmitter includes a plurality of mixers to generate modulated RF signals and a combiner to combine the modulated RF signals. Embodiments may also include a receiver to receive, from a dielectric waveguide, a RF signal where the receiver includes a splitter to split the RF signal into a plurality of signal paths, a plurality of filters, and a plurality of demodulators. Embodiments may also include a dielectric waveguide communication apparatus that may include the transmitter and the receiver. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Discussed generally herein are methods and devices including or providing a magnetic, detachable, conductive connector to provide an electrical and mechanical connection between parts. A device can include a first substrate, at least one electric component on or at least partially in a first surface of the first substrate, an adhesive on the first surface of the first substrate to temporarily attached the device to skin of a user, a contact pad electrically coupled to an electric component of the at least one electric component, the contact pad on or at least partially in a second surface of the substrate, the first surface opposite the second surface, and a conductive magnetic connector electrically and mechanically connected to the contact pad through a first conductive adhesive.

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: 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: Molded electronics package cavities are formed by placing a sacrificial material in the mold and then decomposing, washing, or etching away this sacrificial material. The electronics package that includes this sacrificial material is then overmolded, with little or no change needed in the overmolding process. Following overmolding, the sacrificial material is removed such as using a thermal, chemical, optical, or other decomposing process. This proposed use of sacrificial material allows for formation of complex 3-D cavities, and reduces or eliminates the need for precise material removal tolerances. Multiple instances of the sacrificial material may be removed simultaneously, replacing a serial drilling process with a parallel material removal manufacturing process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a physiological sensor system. According to an embodiment the sensor system may include a package substrate, a plurality of sensors formed on the substrate, a second electrical component, and an encryption bank formed along a data transmission path between the plurality of sensors and the second electrical component. In an embodiment the encryption bank may include a plurality of portions that each have one or more switches integrated into the package substrate. In an embodiment each sensor transmits data to the second electrical component along different portions of the encryption bank. In some embodiments, the switches may be piezoelectrically actuated. In other embodiments the switches may be actuated by thermal expansion. Additional embodiments may include tri- or bi-stable mechanical switches.

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: The systems and methods described herein provide a traveling wave launcher system physically and communicably coupled to a semiconductor package and to a waveguide. 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 first plate and a second plate that form a slot. The tapered slot launcher converts the slot-line signal to a traveling wave signal that is propagated to the waveguide.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a piezoelectric package integrated jet device. In one example, the jet device includes a vibrating membrane positioned between first and second cavities of an organic substrate, a piezoelectric material coupled to the vibrating membrane which acts as a first electrode, and a second electrode in contact with the piezoelectric material. The vibrating membrane generates fluid flow through an orifice in response to application of an electrical signal between the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: Discussed generally herein are methods and devices including or providing a wellness monitoring system. The wellness monitoring system can include a first patch including a flexible, stretchable first substrate, a first adhesive on the first substrate, the first adhesive configured to attach the first patch to skin of a user, and first electronics on or at least partially in the first substrate, the first electronics to monitor a first biological parameter of the user, and a second patch including a flexible, stretchable second substrate, a second adhesive on the second substrate, the second adhesive configured to attach the second patch to skin of the user, and second electronics on or at least partially in the second substrate, the second electronics to monitor a second biological parameter of the user, the second biological parameter different from the first biological parameter.