Abstract: In one embodiment, semiconductor die are singulated from a semiconductor wafer having a backmetal layer by placing the semiconductor wafer onto a carrier tape with the backmetal layer adjacent the carrier tape, forming singulation lines through the semiconductor wafer to expose the backmetal layer within the singulation lines, and separating portions of the backmetal layer using a fluid.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic device package (1) includes a leadframe (2) with a flag (3). An electronic chip (8) is attached to the flag (3) with a die attach layer (9). A trench (16) having curved sidewalls is formed in the flag (3) in proximity to the electronic chip (8) and surrounds the periphery of the chip (8). An encapsulating layer (19) covers the chip (8), portions of the flag (3), and at least a portion of the curved trench (16). The curved trench (16) reduces the spread of die attach material across the flag (3) during chip attachment, which reduces chip and package cracking problems, and improves the adhesion of encapsulating layer (19). The shape of the curved trench (16) prevents flow of die attach material into the curved trench (16), which allows the encapsulating layer (19) to adhere to the surface of the curved trench (16).

Abstract: In one embodiment, a packaged semiconductor device having enhanced thermal dissipation characteristics includes a lead frame structure and a semiconductor chip having a major current carrying or heat generating electrode. The semiconductor chip is oriented so that the major current carrying electrode faces the top of the package or away from the next level of assembly. The packaged semiconductor device further includes a non-planar, stepped or undulating attachment structure coupling the current carrying electrode to the lead frame. A high thermal conductivity mold compound and thin package profile further enhance thermal dissipation.

Abstract: A semiconductor device (50) includes a semiconductor die (20) having a first surface (14) for forming electronic circuitry. A coating layer (16) formed on a second surface (15) of the semiconductor die has a color that contrasts with the color of the semiconductor die. The coating layer is patterned to expose a portion of the second surface to reveal information pertaining to the semiconductor device. The coating layer is patterned by directing a radiation beam (30) such as a laser to selectively remove material from the coating layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor component having a positionally adaptable locking feature and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor component using a wire bond tool. A conductive support substrate having a flag portion, a lead portion and tie-bars is provided. A semiconductor chip is coupled to the flag portion of the conductive support substrate. A conductive attachment structure couples the semiconductor chip to the lead portion. One or more positionally adaptable locking features are formed on the conductive substrate such that they extend upward from the substrate. Alternatively, the positionally adaptable locking features can be formed on the conductive attachment structure, the semiconductor chip, the tie-bars, other circuit elements, or combinations thereof. The positionally adaptable locking features may be bonding wires, wire bond posts, or the like.

Abstract: A semiconductor device (50) includes a semiconductor die (20) having a first surface (14) for forming electronic circuitry. A coating layer (16) formed on a second surface (15) of the semiconductor die has a color that contrasts with the color of the semiconductor die. The coating layer is patterned to expose a portion of the second surface to reveal information pertaining to the semiconductor device. The coating layer is patterned by directing a radiation beam (30) such as a laser to selectively remove material from the coating layer.

Abstract: A seconductor device (50) includes a semiconductor die (20) having a first surface (14) for forming electronic circuitry. A coating layer (16) formed on a second surface (15) of the semiconductor die has a color that contrasts with the color of the semiconductor die. The coating layer is patterned to expose a portion of the second surface to reveal information pertaining to the semiconductor device. The coating layer is patterned by directing a radiation beam (30) such as a laser to selectively remove material from the coating layer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic device package (1) includes a leadframe (2) with a flag (3). An electronic chip (8) is attached to the flag (3) with a die attach layer (9). A trench (16) having curved sidewalls is formed in the flag (3) in proximity to the electronic chip (8) and surrounds the periphery of the chip (8). An encapsulating layer (19) covers the chip (8), portions of the flag (3), and at least a portion of the curved trench (16). The curved trench (16) reduces the spread of die attach material across the flag (3) during chip attachment, which reduces chip and package cracking problems, and improves the adhesion of encapsulating layer (19). The shape of the curved trench (16) prevents flow of die attach material into the curved trench (16), which allows the encapsulating layer (19) to adhere to the surface of the curved trench (16).

Abstract: A seconductor device (50) includes a semiconductor die (20) having a first surface (14) for forming electronic circuitry. A coating layer (16) formed on a second surface (15) of the semiconductor die has a color that contrasts with the color of the semiconductor die. The coating layer is patterned to expose a portion of the second surface to reveal information pertaining to the semiconductor device. The coating layer is patterned by directing a radiation beam (30) such as a laser to selectively remove material from the coating layer.