The electronic component package of the present invention includes a
sealed chamber; a liquid or gel contained in the sealed chamber; at least
one electronic component disposed in the sealed chamber in physical and
thermal contact with the liquid or gel; and at least one electrical
conductor electrically coupled to the electronic component and extending
out of the sealed chamber. The electronic component(s) may include any
one or combination of a radiation emitter, a thermal or optical sensor, a
resistor, and a microprocessor or other semiconductor component.