Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate having a recess; a semiconductor chip disposed in the recess; a plurality of external electrodes disposed on the substrate; a lid covering the recess; and a heat radiator disposed between the semiconductor chip and the substrate for transmitting heat generated by the semiconductor chip to the substrate for radiation.

Abstract: A semiconductor device in a vertical surface mount package, reduced in size and having a higher heat radiating capacity, a method of producing the semiconductor device, and a semiconductor module. Leads of a first lead frame and leads of a second lead frame are parallel to each other and at least a portion of the leads overlap leads of the other lead frame when geometrically projected on them. An inner lead may extend out from the semiconductor package or the back side of a die pad in the semiconductor package may be exposed. The invention allows more outer leads to be used and makes it possible to reduce the size of the semiconductor device and to achieve high density mounting.