Non-resonant antennas embedded in wireless peripherals
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1. A peripheral apparatus for generating and transmitting radio frequency (RF) control signals to a host device, the peripheral apparatus comprising:
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a semiconductor device contained within the housing and that generates and sends the RF control signals, wherein the semiconductor device further comprises a leadframe and a plurality of semiconductor layers formed on the leadframe; and
an antenna fully contained within the semiconductor device for transmitting the RF control signals to the host device, wherein the antenna is formed directly on the leadframe, and wherein the antenna comprises a metal trace formed in contact with a layer of the leadframe.
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Abstract
A peripheral apparatus includes a housing, a semiconductor device, and an antenna. The peripheral apparatus generates and transmits radio frequency (RF) control signals to a host device. The semiconductor device is contained within the housing and generates the RF control signals. The antenna is fully contained within the semiconductor device and transmits the RF control signals to the host device.
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1. A peripheral apparatus for generating and transmitting radio frequency (RF) control signals to a host device, the peripheral apparatus comprising:
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a housing; a semiconductor device contained within the housing and that generates and sends the RF control signals, wherein the semiconductor device further comprises a leadframe and a plurality of semiconductor layers formed on the leadframe; and an antenna fully contained within the semiconductor device for transmitting the RF control signals to the host device, wherein the antenna is formed directly on the leadframe, and wherein the antenna comprises a metal trace formed in contact with a layer of the leadframe. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A peripheral apparatus comprising:
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a peripheral apparatus housing; and a semiconductor device mounted within the peripheral apparatus housing for generating and sending radio frequency (RF) control signals to a host device, the semiconductor device further comprising; a leadframe; a plurality of semiconductor layers; a plurality of metallization layers; an antenna, wherein the antenna is formed directly on the leadframe, and wherein the antenna comprises a metal trace formed in contact with a layer of the leadframe; and a plastic housing containing the leadframe, the plurality of semiconductor layers, and the antenna. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. A method for fabricating a semiconductor device for use in a peripheral device that generates and sends radio frequency (RF) control signals to a host device, the method comprising:
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providing a leadframe; attaching a semiconductor chip with layers of semiconductor material onto the leadframe; providing metallization layers; fabricating an antenna on the leadframe, wherein the antenna comprises a metal trace formed in contact with a layer of the leadframe; and encapsulating the leadframe, the semiconductor chip, the metallization layers, and the antenna in a plastic housing.
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