Abstract: A method of forming an encapsulated integrated circuit package includes forming a large number of traces spaced a significant distance from the integrated circuit. Intermediate bonding pads are formed between the integrated circuit and the traces. Bond pads of the integrated circuit are electrically connected to corresponding traces by corresponding long wires, which are intermediately bonded to the intermediate bonding pads. Since the long wires are intermediately bonded to intermediate bonding pads and extend along the surface of the substrate, the long wires are not susceptible to wire sweep during the encapsulation process used to form the package body.