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Lead frames having a chromium and zinc alloy coating

US5343073A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 1993
Grant dateAug 30, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 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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