Abstract: A leadframe strip for use in the assembly of integrated circuit devices, which is made from a sheet of base metal and comprises a series of leadframe units formed in this base metal. The units are arranged in linear progression so that each unit is interconnected with its adjacent neighbors by supporting rails. The rails are positioned along the outer edges of the strip, thus holding the strip together. The strip has a surface configuration for the leadframe units such that the surface maximizes adhesion to the encapsulation material. The strip further has a surface configuration for the rails such that the surface minimizes adhesion to the encapsulation material.