Lead frames having a chromium and zinc alloy coating
US5343073A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/20752
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a lead frame with enhanced adhesion to a polymer resin. The lead frame is coated with a thin layer of containing a mixture of chromium and zinc. A mixture of chromium and zinc with the zinc-to-chromium ratio in excess of about 4:1 is most preferred. The coated lead frames exhibit improved adhesion to a polymeric resin.
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