Intel Corporation
Differential on-chip loop antenna

Abstract:

Aspects of the embodiments are directed to an on-chip loop antenna and methods of manufacturing the same. The on-chip loop antenna can be carried by a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package can include a printed circuit board coupled to an integrated circuit chip. The integrated circuit chip can include a semiconductor substrate, an integrated circuit; and a loop antenna surrounding the integrated circuit. In embodiments, the semiconductor package can include a metal shield enclosing the integrated circuit chip. In embodiments, the on-chip loop antenna can be impedance matched to the impedance of the integrated circuit. In embodiments, the integrated circuit can include an antenna driver to drive the antenna differentially, the on-chip loop antenna surrounding the antenna driver.