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Lead frames with improved adhesion to a polymer

US5449951A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1994
Grant dateSep 12, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2014

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 chromium, zinc or 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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