Patent ID: 8004068

Claim:
A shielded multi-layer package structure comprising: a plurality of electronic components having substantially coplanar first surfaces; an insulating layer overlying the plurality of electronic components and having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface has first portions that conform with second surfaces of the electronic components and second portions that are substantially coplanar with the first surfaces of the electronic components, wherein the second portions are substantially continuous between the electronic components; a conductive encapsulant structure overlying the insulating layer and having a substantially planar and continuous first surface across a portion of the package structure that includes the electronic components, wherein the electronic components are embedded within the conductive encapsulant structure, and wherein the insulating layer is provided between the conductive encapsulant structure and the electronic components; multi-layer circuitry formed on and in electrical communication with the plurality of electronic components; and at least one shielding via extending through the multilayer circuitry and the insulating layer such that it contacts the conductive encapsulant.