Abstract: A molded semiconductor package includes: a semiconductor die; a substrate attached to a first side of the semiconductor die; a plurality of leads electrically connected to a second side of the semiconductor die opposite the first side; a heat sink clip thermally coupled to a pad at the second side of the semiconductor die; and a molding compound encapsulating the die, part of the leads, part of the heat sink clip, and at least part of the substrate. The molding compound has a first main side, a second main side opposite the first main side and at which the substrate is disposed, and an edge extending between the first main side and the second main side. The leads protrude from opposing first and second faces of the edge of the molding compound. The heat sink clip protrudes from opposing third and fourth faces of the edge of the molding compound.

Abstract: A package for mounting on a mounting base is disclosed. In one example, the package comprises a carrier, an electronic component mounted at the carrier, leads electrically coupled with the electronic component and to be electrically coupled with the mounting base, and a linear spacer for defining a spacing with respect to the carrier.

Abstract: A molded semiconductor package includes: a semiconductor die; a substrate attached to a first side of the semiconductor die; a plurality of leads electrically connected to a pad at a second side of the semiconductor die opposite the first side; a heat sink clip thermally coupled to the pad; and a molding compound encapsulating the semiconductor die, part of the leads, part of the heat sink clip, and at least part of the substrate. The molding compound has a first main side, a second main side opposite the first main side and at which the substrate is disposed, and an edge extending between the first main side and the second main side. The leads protrude from opposing first and second faces of the edge of the molding compound. The heat sink clip protrudes from opposing third and fourth faces of the edge of the molding compound.

Abstract: A package is disclosed. In one example, the package includes a first main face for mounting a heat sink and an opposing second main face for being mounted on a mounting base. The package comprises a carrier, an electronic component mounted at the carrier, and an encapsulant encapsulating at least part of the electronic component and at least part of the carrier. Electrically insulating material covers electrically conductive material of the carrier at said first main face. The encapsulant comprises at least one step at the first main face.

Abstract: A package is disclosed. In one example, the package includes a first main face for mounting a heat sink and an opposing second main face for being mounted on a mounting base. The package comprises a carrier, an electronic component mounted at the carrier, and an encapsulant encapsulating at least part of the electronic component and at least part of the carrier. Electrically insulating material covers electrically conductive material of the carrier at said first main face. The encapsulant comprises at least one step at the first main face.

Abstract: A semiconductor package is disclosed. In one example, the semiconductor package comprises a package body and a second die pad at least partially encapsulated in the package body. A first semiconductor die is at least partially encapsulated in the package body and arranged on the first die pad. A further device at least partially encapsulated in the package body and arranged on the second die pad. At least one first lead is connected with the first contact pad of the first semiconductor die. At least one second lead is connected with the second contact pad of the further device. An electrical conductor is connected between the at least one first lead and the at least one second lead, the electrical conductor being completely encapsulated in the package body.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a carrier, a first external contact, a second external contact, and a semiconductor die. The semiconductor die has a first main face, a second main face opposite to the first main face, a first contact pad disposed on the first main face, a second contact pad disposed on the second main face, a third contact pad disposed on the second main face, and a vertical transistor. The semiconductor die is disposed with the first main face on the carrier. A clip connects the second contact pad to the second external contact. A first bond wire is connected between the third contact pad and the first external contact. The first bond wire is disposed at least partially under the clip.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor package, including a package body that includes an encapsulant portion and an isolation structure, a semiconductor die embedded within the package body, and a plurality of leads that protrude out from the encapsulant body, wherein the encapsulant portion and the isolation structure are each electrically insulating structures, wherein the isolation structure has a greater thermal conductivity than the encapsulant portion, and wherein the isolation structure is thermally coupled to the semiconductor die, and a releasable layer affixed to the semiconductor package, wherein a first outer face of the package body includes a first surface of the isolation structure, wherein the releasable layer at least partially covers the first surface of the isolation structure, and wherein the releasable layer is releasable from the semiconductor package.

Abstract: A semiconductor package is disclosed. In one example, the semiconductor package includes a package body. A first diepad is at least partially uncovered by the package body at the first main surface. A second diepad is at least partially uncovered by the package body at the first main surface. A first semiconductor chip is arranged on the first diepad. A second semiconductor chip is arranged on the second diepad. The semiconductor package further includes at least one lead protruding out of the package body at the side surface. A first groove is formed in the first main surface, wherein the first groove is arranged between the first diepad and the second diepad, and a second groove is formed in the first main surface, wherein the second groove is arranged between the at least one lead and at least one of the first diepad and the second diepad.

Abstract: A molded semiconductor package includes: a semiconductor die; a substrate attached to a first side of the semiconductor die; a plurality of leads electrically connected to a pad at a second side of the semiconductor die opposite the first side; a heat sink clip thermally coupled to the pad; and a molding compound encapsulating the semiconductor die, part of the leads, part of the heat sink clip, and at least part of the substrate. The molding compound has a first main side, a second main side opposite the first main side and at which the substrate is disposed, and an edge extending between the first main side and the second main side. The leads protrude from opposing first and second faces of the edge of the molding compound. The heat sink clip protrudes from opposing third and fourth faces of the edge of the molding compound.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor package, including a package body that includes an encapsulant portion and an isolation structure, a semiconductor die embedded within the package body, and a plurality of leads that protrude out from the encapsulant body, wherein the encapsulant portion and the isolation structure are each electrically insulating structures, wherein the isolation structure has a greater thermal conductivity than the encapsulant portion, and wherein the isolation structure is thermally coupled to the semiconductor die, and a releasable layer affixed to the semiconductor package, wherein a first outer face of the package body includes a first surface of the isolation structure, wherein the releasable layer at least partially covers the first surface of the isolation structure, and wherein the releasable layer is releasable from the semiconductor package.

Abstract: A package is disclosed. In one example, the package includes a first main face for mounting a heat sink and an opposing second main face for being mounted on a mounting base. The package comprises a carrier, an electronic component mounted at the carrier, and an encapsulant encapsulating at least part of the electronic component and at least part of the carrier. Electrically insulating material covers electrically conductive material of the carrier at said first main face. The encapsulant comprises at least one step at the first main face.

Abstract: A package for mounting on a mounting base is disclosed. In one example, the package comprises a carrier, an electronic component mounted at the carrier, leads electrically coupled with the electronic component and to be electrically coupled with the mounting base, and a linear spacer for defining a spacing with respect to the carrier.

Abstract: Embodiments of molded packages and corresponding methods of manufacture are provided. In an embodiment of a molded package, the molded package includes a laser-activatable mold compound having a plurality of laser-activated regions which are plated with an electrically conductive material to form metal pads and/or metal traces at a first side of the laser-activatable mold compound. A semiconductor die embedded in the laser-activatable mold compound has a plurality of die pads. An interconnect electrically connects the plurality of die pads of the semiconductor die to the metal pads and/or metal traces at the first side of the laser-activatable mold compound.

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 semiconductor device includes a carrier, a first external contact, a second external contact, and a semiconductor die. The semiconductor die has a first main face, a second main face opposite to the first main face, a first contact pad disposed on the first main face, a second contact pad disposed on the second main face, a third contact pad disposed on the second main face, and a vertical transistor. The semiconductor die is disposed with the first main face on the carrier. A clip connects the second contact pad to the second external contact. A first bond wire is connected between the third contact pad and the first external contact. The first bond wire is disposed at least partially under the clip.

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, having a first segment which at least partially encloses a central opening, a second segment vertically offset and spaced apart from the first segment, and one or more supports connected between the first segment and the second segment, and an electrically insulating encapsulant covering the semiconductor die. An upper surface of the first segment of the interconnect clip is exposed from an upper surface of the encapsulant. A lower surface of the second segment is flush against the first bond pad.

Abstract: An example multi-branch terminal for an integrated circuit (IC) package is described herein. An example multi-branch terminal of an integrated circuit (IC), may include a first branch that may include an active bonding with a chip of the IC, wherein the active bonding may include a wire bonded to the chip of the IC; and a second branch that may include a passive bonding with the chip of the IC, wherein the passive bonding may include a capacitor bonded to the second branch and a first terminal of the IC.

Abstract: Embodiments of molded packages and corresponding methods of manufacture are provided. In an embodiment of a molded package, the molded package includes a laser-activatable mold compound having a plurality of laser-activated regions which are plated with an electrically conductive material to form metal pads and/or metal traces at a first side of the laser-activatable mold compound. A semiconductor die embedded in the laser-activatable mold compound has a plurality of die pads. An interconnect electrically connects the plurality of die pads of the semiconductor die to the metal pads and/or metal traces at the first side of the laser-activatable mold compound.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes an electrically conductive die pad having a die attach surface and an outer surface. A semiconductor die is mounted on the die attach surface. An encapsulant material encapsulates the semiconductor die and exposes the outer surface of the die pad. A first lead directly contacts the die pad, extends away from a first sidewall of the encapsulant material, and bends towards a lower side of the encapsulant material. A second lead is electrically connected to a terminal of the semiconductor die, extends away from a second sidewall of the encapsulant material, and bends towards the lower side of the encapsulant material. A first lateral section of the first lead that intersects the first sidewall is vertically offset from a second lateral section of the second lead that intersects the second sidewall.