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Multi-layer lead frames for integrated circuit packages

US5025114A · kind A · utility

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32Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 1989
Grant dateJun 18, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 30, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/3011
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A composite leadframe is provided. The leadframe comprises a rigid metal portion electrically interconnected to a flexible multi-layer portion. When sealed within an electronic package, the composite leadframe provides a higher lead density than achieved by rigid metal leadframes and better electrical and mechanical properties than achieved with flexible leads. The package may comprise a discrete base and cover component with the leadframe disposed between or a monolithic block of plastic encapsulating the electronic device and a portion of the leadframe.

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