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Process for manufacturing a lead frame

US5696029A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1996
Grant dateDec 9, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lead frame design and manufacturing process comprising a lead frame (18) having its internal lead fingers (20) punched out to dimensions optimized to accommodate the body size of a selected die. A die pad (30), also optimized to accommodate the body size of the selected die, is attached to the lead frame with mechanical or chemical bonding. Punches are used to punch out the internal lead pins according to selected dimensions.

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