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Pad layout and lead layout in semiconductor device

US6303948A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1997
Grant dateOct 16, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/19043
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip and a circuit formed in the semiconductor chip. Pads are arranged in a plurality of rows on the semiconductor chip and electrically connected to the circuit. The pads on adjacent rows are offset from each other. Leads are provided on the semiconductor chip and bonding wires selectively connect the leads to the pads.

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