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Lead frame for integrated circuits or the like and method of manufacture

US5176255A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 19, 1991
Grant dateJan 5, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49222
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lead frame is provided having a number of leads to be mechanically and electrically connected to a substrate. Retaining members are also provided with the frame to hold the substrate against the leads. The retaining member is preferably disengaged from the substrate simultaneously with the trimming of the leads from the frame after connecting to the substrate.

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