Title :
Complete Front-to-back RF SiP Design Implementation Flow
Author :
Park, John ; Hartung, Juergen ; Dudek, Heiko
fDate :
May 29 2007-June 1 2007
Abstract :
RP SiP is an integration and implementation fabric based on a single package substrate that allows the integration of digital ICs, logic IC, and RF ICs plus passive components, SAW filters, and mechanical parts. But RF SiP technology is constrained by the fact that, today, SiP design is an "expert engineering" process-one that is not scalable as a general design solution. To facilitate a move to mainstream SiP implementation, an integrated, scalable SiP design solution with reference flows must be provided. The new solution will involve a change in design methodology for SiP products, but also addresses the need for an improved design chain collaboration. The paper will describe the various implementations steps focusing on the underlying methodology to address the challenges around RF SiP design and how to ensure a proper hand-over between the design domains within a company or to an external supplier.
Keywords :
digital integrated circuits; integrated circuit design; integrated logic circuits; radiofrequency integrated circuits; substrates; surface acoustic wave filters; system-in-package; RF IC integration; SAW filter; digital IC integration; expert engineering process; front-to-back RF SiP design; logic IC integration; passive components; single package substrate; surface acoustic wave; system-in-package; Collaboration; Design engineering; Design methodology; Digital integrated circuits; Fabrics; Integrated circuit packaging; Logic; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency integrated circuits; SAW filters;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 2007. ECTC '07. Proceedings. 57th
Conference_Location :
Reno, NV
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0985-3
Electronic_ISBN :
0569-5503
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.2007.373917