Texas Instruments Incorporated
PACKAGES WITH SEPARATE COMMUNICATION AND HEAT DISSIPATION PATHS

Abstract:

In some examples, a package comprises a platform and at least one pedestal positioned along at least a portion of a perimeter of the platform. The platform and the at least one pedestal form a cavity. The package also comprises a die positioned in the cavity and on the platform, with the die having an active circuit facing away from the platform. The package also comprises a conductive layer coupled to the die and to a conductive terminal. The conductive terminal is positioned above the at least one pedestal, and the die and the conductive terminal are positioned in different horizontal planes.