Abstract: A semiconductor chip mounting component includes a support structure adapted to engage a semiconductor chip. The support structure has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a gap extending through the support structure for defining first and second portions of the support structure on opposite sides of the gap. The support structure includes at least one elongated bus disposed alongside the gap, on the second portion of the support structure. The support structure includes a plurality of electrically conductive leads, each lead having a connection section extending across the gap, the connection section having a first end disposed on the first portion of the support structure, and a second end secured to the bus. Each lead includes a frangible section disposed between the first and second ends of the connection section, the frangible section having a cross-sectional area that is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the connection section. The gap is open at the bottom surface of the support structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip mounting component includes a support structure adapted to engage a semiconductor chip. The support structure has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a gap extending through the support structure for defining first and second portions of the support structure on opposite sides of the gap. The support structure includes at least one elongated bus disposed alongside the gap, on the second portion of the support structure. The support structure includes a plurality of electrically conductive leads, each lead having a connection section extending across the gap, the connection section having a first end disposed on the first portion of the support structure, and a second end secured to the bus. Each lead includes a frangible section disposed between the first and second ends of the connection section, the frangible section having a cross-sectional area that is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the connection section. The gap is open at the bottom surface of the support structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip mounting component includes a support having a top surface, a bottom surface, a central portion, a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion, and a gap extending through the support structure between the top and bottom. The component includes a plurality of electrically conductive leads, each lead having a connection section extending across the gap, the connection section having a first end disposed on the support structure on one side of the gap, a second end secured to the support structure on an opposite side of the gap, and a frangible section between the first and second ends. The component also includes at least one elongated bus disposed on the peripheral portion of the support structure alongside the gap, whereby each lead extends across the gap and is connected to the bus.

Abstract: A connection component for electrically connecting a semiconductor chip to a support substrate incorporates a preferably dielectric supporting structure defining gaps. Leads extend across these gaps so that the leads are supported on both sides of the gap. The leads therefore can be positioned approximately in registration to contacts on the chip by aligning the connection component with the chip. Each lead is arranged so that one end can be displaced relative to the supporting structure when a downward force is applied to the lead. This allows the leads to be connected to the contacts on the chip by engaging each lead with a tool and forcing the lead downwardly against the contact. Preferably, each lead incorporates a frangible section adjacent one side of the gap connecting one end of the lead connection section to a bus extending alongside the gap. The frangible section is broken when the lead is engaged with the contact.

Abstract: A connection component for electrically connecting a semiconductor chip to support substrate incorporates a preferably dielectric supporting structure (70) defining gaps (40). Leads extend across these gaps so that the leads are supported both sides of the gap (66, 70). The leads therefore can be positioned approximately in registration to contacts on the chip by aligning the connection component with the chip. Each lead is arranged so that one end can be displaced relative to the supporting structure when a downward force is applied to the lead. This allows the leads to be connected to the contacts on the chip by engaging each lead with a tool and forcing the lead downwardly against the contact. Preferably, each lead incorporates a frangible section (72) adjacent one side of the gap and the frangible section is broken when the lead is engaged with the contact.