Demonstration of +100-GHz Interconnects in eWLB Packaging Technology
Journal article, 2019

This paper presents waveguide interconnects implemented in an embedded wafer level ball grid array (eWLB) packaging technology. The interconnects operate at D-band (110–170 GHz), hence are enabling the realization and commercialization of high-data-rate systems. The interconnects rely on implementing radiating structures on the technology’s redistribution layers instead of using conventional ball grid arrays for the transmission of the RF signal to/from the package. The interconnects interface with standard WR-6.5 waveguides. Moreover, they do not require any galvanic contacts with the waveguide. The interconnects achieve a measured insertion loss of 2.8 dB over a bandwidth of 33%. The adopted eWLB packaging technology is suitable for low-cost high-volume production and allows heterogeneous integration with other technologies. This paper proposes cost-effective high-performance interconnects for THz integration, thus addressing one of the main challenges facing systems operating beyond 100 GHz.

Author

Ahmed Adel Hassona

Chalmers, Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), Microwave Electronics

Zhongxia Simon He

Chalmers, Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), Microwave Electronics

Vessen Vassilev

Chalmers, Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), Microwave Electronics

Chiara Mariotti

Infineon Technologies

Sten Gunnarsson

Chalmers, Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), Microwave Electronics

Franz Dielacher

Infineon Technologies

Herbert Zirath

Chalmers, Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), Microwave Electronics

IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology

2156-3950 (ISSN) 21563985 (eISSN)

Vol. 9 7 1406-1414 8620321

Micromachined terahertz systems -a new heterogeneous integration platform enabling the commercialization of the THz frequency spectrum (M3TERA)

European Commission (EC) (EC/H2020/644039), 2015-02-01 -- 2017-12-31.

Subject Categories

Other Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering

DOI

10.1109/TCPMT.2019.2893685

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