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RF System-in-Package (SiP)
3DGS develops glass-core system in package (SiP) solutions designed for compact, high-frequency RF module integration. Built on the APEX® Glass platform, our RF SiP technology supports wideband operation from DC to 200+ GHz, enabling stable signal performance and reduced parasitics for next-generation wireless, aerospace, and defense applications. 3DGS offers customer solutions with SWaP-C benefits using single-layer and multi-layer glass with 3D Heterogeneous Integration (3DHI).
Solution Overview
Glass-based RF SiP interposers give design teams a measurable performance advantage. Our proprietary APEX® Glass substrate offers superior low dielectric loss characteristics, enabling clean signal integrity across the full RF spectrum—from sub-GHz applications to 200 GHz and beyond. At the core of every SiP is our precision through glass via (TGV) technology— 50-micron diameter I/Os with metal redistribution line/spacing below 30 microns. Combined with in-glass integrated passive devices (IPD) such as inductors, capacitors, and integrated matching elements, the result is a compact, high-performance package without the electrical compromises of organic substrates.
Key Benefits
Heterogeneous integration (HI), enabling the packaging of digital IC, analog IC, RF IC, and MEMS into a common package
Reduce chip size by 70% compared to PCBs
Up to 20% reduction in power utility
More than a 50% increase in wireless bandwidth
Wideband applications ranging from DC to 100 GHz
Embed passive devices (e.g. inductors, capacitors, baluns, antennas, etc.) into the package
Lower cost of ownership by minimizing assembly costs
Reduce time to market
Figure 1. Lumped-Element RF Filter
Our APEX® Glass provides the highest systems-level integration of passive and active devices for your RF SiP products compared to any other packaging technology available today.
Figure 2. IPD Matching Networks
SiP assembly options are customizable to the application. Standard die integration approaches, such as direct mount utilizing SMT processes, wire bonding, and flip-chip assemblies, are easily accomplished with 3DGS 2.5D SiP products.
Common Applications
Wireless handheld and infrastructure devices
High-frequency, high-performance RF devices
400 GB/sec and 600 GB/sec optical transceiver electronic packages
MEMS sensor packages
Internet infrastructure components
Integrated photonic components
Heterogeneous integration electronic packages
| PARAMETERS | TYPICAL | PERFORMANCE LIMITS |
|---|---|---|
| SIZE | <5mm x 5mm | <40mm x 40mm |
| HEIGHT | 300µm | >150µm |
| TGV DIAMETER | >40µm | >25µm |
| METAL REDISTRIBUTION LINE/SPACE | 30µm / 30µm | 10µm / 10µm |
| FREQUENCY RANGES | 0.5 – 100GHz | DC – 200GHz |
| CONNECTORS | SMT, flip-chip, wire bond | SMT, flip-chip, wire bond |
| COMPLIANCE | RoHS compliant, Lead-free | RoHS compliant, Lead-free |