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Lead frame having polymer coated surface portions

US5122858A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1990
Grant dateJun 16, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/181
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A composite leadframe for electronic packages is provided. A polymer layer coats a portion of the leadframe. The polymer layer increases the adhesive bond between the leadframe and a molding resin. Water vapor does not accumulate under the leads and die attach paddle minimizing the popcorn effect.

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