Selectively shielding radio frequency module with multi-layer antenna
AssigneeSkyworks Solutions, Inc.
InventorsHoang Mong Nguyen, Anthony James LoBianco, Gregory Edward Babcock, Darren Roger Frenette, George Khoury, René Rodriguez
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Abstract
Selectively shielded radio frequency modules are disclosed. A radio frequency module can include a package substrate, a radio frequency component on the package substrate, a multi-layer antenna, a radio frequency shielding structure configured to provide shielding between the multi-layer antenna and the radio frequency component. The radio frequency shielding structure can include a shielding layer providing a shield over the radio frequency component and leaving the radio frequency module unshielded over the antenna.
Claims20
A packaged radio frequency module comprising:
- a package substrate;
- a radio frequency component on the package substrate;
- a multi-layer antenna including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being in a different layer than the second portion, and the first portion being electrically connected to the second portion;
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- a radio frequency shielding structure configured to provide shielding between the multi-layer antenna and the radio frequency component.
A system board assembly comprising:
- a packaged component including a radio frequency component on a package substrate, a multi-layer antenna, and a radio frequency shielding structure around the radio frequency component and configured to provide shielding between the radio frequency component and the multi-layer antenna;
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- a system board on which the packaged component is disposed, the system board including ground pads electrically connected to the radio frequency shielding structure.
A wireless communication device comprising:
- a packaged radio frequency module including a radio frequency component on a package substrate, a multi-layer antenna including two portions in different layers and electrically connected to each other, and a radio frequency shielding structure that includes a conductive feature disposed between the radio frequency component and the multi-layer antenna, and
- a transceiver in communication with the radio frequency component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.