SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO FABRICATE A RADIO FREQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

To reduce radio frequency (RF) losses during operation of a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) module, the RFIC module is fabricated such that at least one of an edge of the wirebond pad on the copper trace and a sidewall of the copper trace is free from high-resistivity plating material. The unplated portion provides a path for the RF current to flow around the high-resistivity material, which reduces the RF signal loss associated with the high resistivity plating material.