Patent · US Expired

Method of making an integrated circuit using a pre-served dam bar to reduce mold flash and to facilitate flash removal

US5070039A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 13, 1989
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49121
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lead from 10 carries an integrated circuit on a die support pad 14. The lead frame has a dam bar including a transverse portion that extends between adjacent leads (20) for limiting mold flash. The dam bar transverse portion 26 is entirely severed from the adjacent leads for final removal by a metal punch 33 along with the supporting web 16.

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