Press-fit IC power package and method therefor
US6476480B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/14
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An IC power package particularly suitable for use as a rectifier for an automotive ac generator, as well as an IC packaging method. The power package comprises an electrically-conductive base, a MOSFET die mounted to the base so that the drain region of the MOSFET is electrically connected to the base, an electrically-conductive pin mounted to the die and electrically connected to the source region of the MOSFET, and an electrically-conductive member electrically connected to the gate region of the MOSFET. The conductive member can take several forms, including a second pin or a leadframe mounted to the die, or an annular-shaped member mounted to the base by an electrically-insulative member. In the latter embodiment, the annular-shaped member may be electrically connected to the gate region with a bond wire. The die is preferably encapsulated on the base, so that the base, pin and conductive member provide three connections for a rugged IC package.
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