An integrated circuit die contains digital circuitry that emits noise (for
example, in the audio frequency range) in the form of electromagnetic
radiation. The integrated circuit die is provided with a shielded
platform above the digital circuitry. The shielded platform has one metal
plate that is coupled to an analog supply voltage source and another
metal plate that is coupled to an analog ground terminal. The digital
circuitry is coupled to a digital supply voltage source. A second die
with noise-sensitive analog circuitry is stacked on the shielded platform
and is shielded by the shielded platform from the noise. The analog
circuitry is powered by the analog supply voltage source. Conductive vias
in a predetermined pattern protrude through the shielded platform and
provide a standardized way of connecting any one of numerous
noise-sensitive second dice to the relatively noisy digital circuitry of
the underlying die.