Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a substrate, at least one semiconductor die disposed on the substrate, at least one electrical connector connected with the semiconductor die, an encapsulant covering the substrate, the at least one semiconductor die, and at least partially the electrical connector, the encapsulant comprising a recess formed into a main surface of the encapsulant, wherein the at least one electrical connector is exposed within the recess.

Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes a first substrate, wherein the first substrate includes aluminum, a first aluminum oxide layer arranged on the first substrate, a conductive layer arranged on the first aluminum oxide layer, a first semiconductor chip, wherein the first semiconductor chip is arranged on the conductive layer and is electrically connected thereto, and an electrical insulation material enclosing the first semiconductor chip, wherein the first aluminum oxide layer is configured to electrically insulate the first semiconductor chip from the first substrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a power module comprising two substrates is provided, wherein the method comprises disposing a compensation layer of a first thickness above a first substrate; disposing a second substrate above the compensation layer; and reducing the thickness of the compensation layer from the first thickness to a second thickness after the second substrate is disposed on the compensation layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate that comprises a metal region, forming an encapsulant body of electrically insulating material on an upper surface of the metal region, forming an opening in the encapsulant body, and inserting a press-fit connector into the opening, wherein after inserting the press-fit connector into the opening, the press-fit connector is securely retained to the substrate and an interfacing end of the press-fit connector is electrically accessible.

Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a substrate, a semiconductor die arranged on the substrate, at least one first bond wire loop, wherein both ends of the at least one first bond wire loop are arranged on and coupled to a first electrode of the semiconductor die, and a molded body encapsulating the semiconductor die, wherein a top portion of the at least one first bond wire loop is exposed from a first side of the molded body.

Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes a substrate of planar sheet metal including a plurality of islands that are each defined by channels that extend between upper and lower surfaces of the substrate, a first semiconductor die mounted on a first one of the islands, a molded body of encapsulant that covers the metal substrate, fills the channels, and encapsulates the first semiconductor die, a hole in the molded body that extends to a recess in the upper surface of the substrate, and a press-fit connector arranged in the hole such an interior end of the press-fit connector is mechanically and electrically connected to the substrate.

Abstract: A method of frame handling during semiconductor package production includes: providing a lead frame having leads secured to a periphery of the lead frame by first tie bars; providing a multi-gauge spacer frame having spacers secured to a periphery of the spacer frame by second tie bars, the spacers being thicker than the second tie bars; and aligning the multi-gauge spacer frame with the lead frame such that the spacers and the second tie bars of the multi-gauge spacer frame do not contact the leads of the lead frame. A power semiconductor module and a method of assembling a power semiconductor module are also described.

Abstract: A semiconductor module includes: a dual-gauge leadframe having thicker and thinner parts, part of the thinner part forming a high voltage lead; a semiconductor die attached to the thicker part; and a molding compound (MC) encapsulating the die. The thicker leadframe part is disposed at a bottom side of the MC. A side face of the MC has a stepped region between the high voltage lead and thicker leadframe part. A first generally vertical part of the stepped region extends from the high voltage lead to the generally horizontal part, a generally horizontal part of the stepped region extends to the second generally vertical part, and a second generally vertical part of the stepped region extends to the bottom side of the MC. A linear dimension of the generally horizontal part as measured from the first generally vertical part to the second generally vertical part is at least 4.5 mm.

Abstract: A molded semiconductor module include: a semiconductor die attached to a main surface of a metal block. The die has a metal contact pad at a side of the die facing away from the metal block. A metal terminal has a contact region attached to the metal contact pad of the die, and a distal end region that joins the contact region and is bent upward in a direction away from the metal block such that the distal end region has a free end which terminates at a further distance from the metal block than the contact region. A molding compound encapsulates the die and covers the contact region of the metal terminal. The distal end region of the metal terminal protrudes through a surface of the molding compound that faces a same direction as the side of the die with the metal contact pad.

Abstract: A method of forming a power semiconductor module includes providing a substrate of planar sheet metal, forming channels in an upper surface of the substrate that partially extend through a thickness of the substrate and define a plurality of islands in the substrate, mounting a first semiconductor die on a first one of the islands, forming a molded body of encapsulant that covers the substrate, fills the channels, and encapsulates the semiconductor die, forming a hole in the molded body and a recess in the upper surface of the substrate beneath the hole, and arranging a press-fit connector in the hole and forming a mechanical and electrical connection between an interior end of the press-fit connector and the substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die, an encapsulant body of electrically insulating material that encapsulates the semiconductor die, a thermal conduction plate comprising an outer surface that is exposed from the encapsulant body, a region of thermal interface material interposed between the thermal conduction plate and the semiconductor die, the region of thermal interface material being a liquid or semi-liquid, and a barrier that is configured to prevent the thermal interface material of the region from flowing laterally across the barrier

Abstract: A package includes: at least one electronic chip; an encapsulant encapsulating at least part of the at least one electronic chip; a shielding layer on at least part of an external surface of the encapsulant; and a first heat removal body thermally coupled to the at least one electronic chip and configured for removing thermal energy from the at least one electronic chip to a cooling fluid. The encapsulant has a surface portion that extends in a surface region extending laterally directly adjacent to the first heat removal body. The surface portion of the encapsulant delimits part of a cooling cavity configured to guide the cooling fluid. The shielding layer covers the surface portion of the encapsulant. A corresponding electronic device, method of manufacturing the package, method of manufacturing the electronic device, vehicle, and method of using the electronic device are also described.

Abstract: A package which comprises at least one electronic chip, an encapsulant encapsulating at least part of the at least one electronic chip, and a shielding layer on at least part of an external surface of the encapsulant configured for shielding an interior of the package with regard to cooling fluid for removing thermal energy from the at least one electronic chip.

Abstract: A method of frame handling during semiconductor package production includes: providing a lead frame having leads secured to a periphery of the lead frame by first tie bars; providing a multi-gauge spacer frame having spacers secured to a periphery of the spacer frame by second tie bars, the spacers being thicker than the second tie bars; and aligning the multi-gauge spacer frame with the lead frame such that the spacers and the second tie bars of the multi-gauge spacer frame do not contact the leads of the lead frame. A power semiconductor module and a method of assembling a power semiconductor module are also described.

Abstract: A method of forming a power semiconductor module includes providing a substrate of planar sheet metal, forming channels in an upper surface of the substrate that partially extend through a thickness of the substrate and define a plurality of islands in the substrate, mounting a first semiconductor die on a first one of the islands, forming a molded body of encapsulant that covers the substrate, fills the channels, and encapsulates the semiconductor die, forming a hole in the molded body and a recess in the upper surface of the substrate beneath the hole, and arranging a press-fit connector in the hole and forming a mechanical and electrical connection between an interior end of the press-fit connector and the substrate.

Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes a leadframe having a first die pad, a second die pad separated from the first die pad, a first power lead formed as an extension of the first die pad, a second power lead separated from the first and second die pads, and a first connection region formed as an extension of the second power lead alongside the second die pad. A first plurality of power semiconductor dies is attached to the first die pad and electrically coupled in parallel. A second plurality of power semiconductor dies is attached to the second die pad and electrically coupled in parallel. A first electrical connection extends between the first plurality of power semiconductor dies and the second die pad in a first direction. A second electrical connection extends between the second plurality of power semiconductor dies and the first connection region in the first direction.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a die pad having a die attach surface, a semiconductor die mounted on the die attach surface and having a first bond pad at an upper surface facing away from the die attach surface, an interconnect clip including a first segment which at least partially encloses a central opening, a second segment vertically offset and spaced apart from the first segment, and a support extending between the first segment and the second segment. The package further includes an electrically insulating encapsulant covering the semiconductor die. An upper surface of the first segment of the interconnect clip is exposed from a planar surface of the encapsulant. A lower surface of the second segment is flush against the upper surface of the semiconductor die and conductively connected to the first bond pad.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor die package includes: providing a semiconductor transistor die, the semiconductor transistor die having a first contact pad on a first lower main face and/or a second contact pad on an upper main face; fabricating a frontside electrical conductor onto the second contact pad and a backside electrical conductor onto the first contact pad; and applying an encapsulant covering the semiconductor die and at least a portion of the electrical conductor, wherein the frontside electrical conductor and/or the backside electrical conductor is fabricated by laser-assisted structuring of a metallic structure.

Abstract: An electronic device and method is disclosed. In one example, the electronic device includes an electrically insulating material, a first load electrode arranged on a first surface of the electrically insulating material, and a second load electrode arranged on a second surface of the electrically insulating material opposite to the first surface, wherein the load electrodes are separated by the electrically insulating material along the entire length on which the load electrodes have opposite sections, wherein surfaces of the load electrodes facing away from the electrically insulating material are uncovered by the electrically insulating material.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a die pad having a die attach surface, a semiconductor die mounted on the die attach surface and having a first bond pad at an upper surface facing away from the die attach surface, an interconnect clip including a first segment which at least partially encloses a central opening, a second segment vertically offset and spaced apart from the first segment, and a support extending between the first segment and the second segment. The package further includes an electrically insulating encapsulant covering the semiconductor die. An upper surface of the first segment of the interconnect clip is exposed from a planar surface of the encapsulant. A lower surface of the second segment is flush against the upper surface of the semiconductor die and conductively connected to the first bond pad.