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Lead frame for improving molding reliability and semiconductor package with the lead frame

US7180161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2005
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/351
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lead frame for improving molding reliability and a semiconductor package with the lead frame are proposed. At least one embossed structure, such as a metal bump or recessed portion, is formed on a bonding layer of a wire-bonding area of the lead frame. At least one semiconductor chip is electrically connected to the lead frame via bonding wires bonded to the bonding layer. During a molding process for fabricating an encapsulant to encapsulate the chip, the bonding wires and a portion of the lead frame, the embossed structure makes the bonding layer become uneven and thus increases the contact area and adhesion between the bonding layer and the encapsulant, so as to prevent cracks of the bonding wires and improve the electrical performances and molding reliability.

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