Packaging requirements for high volume wireless communications

Abstract

We present an overview of present and anticipated high volume wireless communication applications, with emphasis on cellular and cordless phones, for MMICs and MICs. Packaging requirements are discussed for existing and emerging standards. Wireless applications boom -an overview:Classification of wireless services and systems: (1.) cellular phone, (2.) cordless phone, (3.) PCN, (4.) integrated cordlesscellular-pen systems, (5.) wireless local area networks, and (6.) VSAT (very small aperture terminals).