Various embodiments of a die carrier package and a method of forming such package are disclosed. The package includes one or more dies disposed within a cavity of a carrier substrate, where a first die contact of one or more of the dies is electrically connected to a first die pad disposed on a recessed surface of the cavity, and a second die contact of one or more of the dies is electrically connected to a second die pad also disposed on the recessed surface. The first and second die pads are electrically connected to first and second package contacts respectively. The first and second package contacts are disposed on a first major surface of the carrier substrate adjacent the cavity.

An embodiment of a sensor device includes a base substrate, a circuit pattern formed overlying the interior surface of the substrate, a physiological characteristic sensor element on the exterior surface of the substrate, conductive plug elements located in vias formed through the substrate, each conductive plug element having one end coupled to a sensor electrode, and having another end coupled to the circuit pattern, a multilayer component stack carried on the substrate and connected to the circuit pattern, the stack including features and components to provide processing and wireless communication functionality for sensor data obtained in association with operation of the sensor device, and an enclosure structure coupled to the substrate to enclose the interior surface of the substrate, the circuit pattern, and the stack.

An embodiment of a sensor device includes a base substrate, a circuit pattern formed overlying the interior surface of the substrate, a physiological characteristic sensor element on the exterior surface of the substrate, conductive plug elements located in vias formed through the substrate, each conductive plug element having one end coupled to a sensor electrode, and having another end coupled to the circuit pattern, a multilayer component stack carried on the substrate and connected to the circuit pattern, the stack including features and components to provide processing and wireless communication functionality for sensor data obtained in association with operation of the sensor device, and an enclosure structure coupled to the substrate to enclose the interior surface of the substrate, the circuit pattern, and the stack.

The present description concerns an electromagnetic wave transmit/receive device comprising a multilayer organic substrate, an integrated circuit chip, flip-chip assembled on the multilayer organic substrate, a package comprising a first cavity, containing the multilayer organic substrate and the integrated circuit chip, and communicating over a channel with a second cavity forming a waveguide for electromagnetic waves.

The present description concerns an electromagnetic wave transmit/receive device comprising a multilayer organic substrate, an integrated circuit chip, flip-chip assembled on the multilayer organic substrate, a package comprising a first cavity, containing the multilayer organic substrate and the integrated circuit chip, and communicating over a channel with a second cavity forming a waveguide for electromagnetic waves.

Enclosure technology for electronic components is disclosed. An enclosure for an electronic component can comprise a base member and a cover member disposed on the base member such that the cover member and the base member form an enclosure for an electronic component. In one aspect, the base member can have at least one via extending therethrough. The at least one via can be configured to electrically couple an enclosed electronic component with another electronic component external to the enclosure. In another aspect, the cover member can include a protrusion, a receptacle, or both, and the base member can include a mating protrusion, receptacle, or both to facilitate proper alignment of the cover member and the base member. Electronic device packages and associated systems and methods are also disclosed.

Enclosure technology for electronic components is disclosed. An enclosure for an electronic component can comprise a base member and a cover member disposed on the base member such that the cover member and the base member form an enclosure for an electronic component. In one aspect, the base member can have at least one via extending therethrough. The at least one via can be configured to electrically couple an enclosed electronic component with another electronic component external to the enclosure. In another aspect, the cover member can include a protrusion, a receptacle, or both, and the base member can include a mating protrusion, receptacle, or both to facilitate proper alignment of the cover member and the base member. Electronic device packages and associated systems and methods are also disclosed.

A semiconductor module is provided with: a case having a frame that surrounds a substrate and a terminal block formed extending inward from an inner wall surface of the frame; a terminal having one end extending outward from the frame, and another end extending inward from the frame and being secured to a top face of the terminal block; a wiring member that electrically connects the terminal and a semiconductor element on the substrate; and an encapsulating resin that encapsulates the other end of the terminal, the wiring member, and the semiconductor element inside the case. A hole is formed in the top face of the terminal block. The hole is filled with the encapsulating resin, and is positioned closer to the inner wall surface of the frame than a bonding part between the terminal and the wiring member.

A semiconductor module is provided with: a case having a frame that surrounds a substrate and a terminal block formed extending inward from an inner wall surface of the frame; a terminal having one end extending outward from the frame, and another end extending inward from the frame and being secured to a top face of the terminal block; a wiring member that electrically connects the terminal and a semiconductor element on the substrate; and an encapsulating resin that encapsulates the other end of the terminal, the wiring member, and the semiconductor element inside the case. A hole is formed in the top face of the terminal block. The hole is filled with the encapsulating resin, and is positioned closer to the inner wall surface of the frame than a bonding part between the terminal and the wiring member.

The present invention relates to the field of medical devices, and specifically to a packaging structure and a packaging method for a retinal prosthesis implanted chip, including a high-density stimulation electrode component processed by a glass substrate, wherein the stimulation electrode component comprises the glass substrate, and a plurality of stimulation electrodes and a pad structure provided on the glass substrate; the stimulation electrodes are formed through cutting out metal pins on the metal and then pouring with glass; the stimulation electrode component is connected to an ASIC chip; a glass packaging cover is covered on the ASIC chip, the glass packaging cover is provided with a metal feedthrough structure for communicating with the stimulation chip; and the packaging cover covers and encapsulates the pad structure. In the packaging structure of the present invention, the substrate and the packaging cover are both made of a glass material, and thereby enable manufacture of a high-density stimulation electrode array, and the metal feedthrough structure is directly used on the glass cover, which facilitates wiring and achieves good sealing performance of the package cover.