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Lead frame for semiconductor devices having improved adhesive bond line control

US5214307A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 8, 1991
Grant dateMay 25, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/01082
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described is a lead frame design which allows for greater control of adhesive thickness which bonds the die with the die paddle on the lead frame. A number of bumps on the surface of the lead frame contact the die, thereby keeping the die a controlled distance from the surface of the die paddle. A sufficient amount of adhesive is applied to the die paddle to ensure a minimum allowable contact of the die with the adhesive, and the adhesive with the lead frame. Enough force is applied to the surface of the die to allow contact between the die and the bumps on the surface of the inventive lead frame. The force applied to the surface of the die, therefore, has no effect on the thickness of the bond line, as long as some minimum amount of pressure is applied.

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