Antenna design and characterization for a 61 GHz transceiver in eWLB package

M. Pourmousavi, M. Wojnowski, R. Agethen, G. Sommer, R. Weigel, A. Hagelauer

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Abstract

In this article, we present the feasibility of an antenna concept at the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band for a two-channel 61 GHz transceiver in embedded wafer level ball grid array (eWLB) technology. The eWLB is an innovative package solution for high-frequency and highperformance applications. We present both simulation and measurement results of antennas which are integrated in the thin-film redistribution layer (RDL) of an eWLB package. Two λ/2-dipole antennas are used for transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX). The package including the antennas is soldered on a RF board in order to measure radiation pattern and scattering parameters (S-parameters). The measured isolation between two antennas is -25 dB and they have a return loss of -26 dB. The observed gain of a single antenna is about 8 dBi and the antenna input impedance bandwidth is 5 GHz. We investigate the impact of package size on the antenna radiation pattern. We present the analysis of the antenna-package interactions and determine the optimum distance of the antennas in package to the reflector on board.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Microwave Week 2013, EuMW 2013 - Conference Proceedings; EuMC 2013
Subtitle of host publication43rd European Microwave Conference
Pages1415-1418
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 43rd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2013 - Held as Part of the 16th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2013 - Nuremberg, Germany
Duration: 7 Oct 201310 Oct 2013

Publication series

NameEuropean Microwave Week 2013, EuMW 2013 - Conference Proceedings; EuMC 2013: 43rd European Microwave Conference

Conference

Conference2013 43rd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2013 - Held as Part of the 16th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityNuremberg
Period7/10/1310/10/13

Keywords

  • antenna in package
  • eWLB package
  • integrated antenna
  • millimeter wave radar
  • system-in-package

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