Abstract: A power semiconductor module is provided in which power semiconductor chips with an aluminum-based chip metallization and power semiconductor chips with a copper-based chip metallization are included in the same module, and operated at different barrier-layer temperatures during use.

Abstract: An integrated circuit leaded stacked package system includes forming a no-lead integrated circuit package having a mold cap, and attaching a mold cap of an extended-lead integrated circuit package facing the mold cap of the no-lead integrated circuit package.

Abstract: A packaged semiconductor is disclosed. The packaged semiconductor comprises a conductive integral frame that includes an inner portion and a ring portion encircling the inner portion, a semiconductor die that is mounted to a first surface of the inner portion of the conductive frame, and a casing that supports the conductive frame and covers the semiconductor die. Sections of the conductive frame that connect the inner portion to the ring portion are removed after the casing is applied to the conductive frame.

Abstract: An electronic element packaging module including a lead frame, an insulating layer and at least one electronic element is provided. The lead frame is a patterned metal sheet and has a first surface, a second surface opposite thereto and a through trench passing from the first surface to the second surface. A substrate portion and a plurality of lead portions around the substrate portion of the lead frame are defined by the through trench. The second surface of the lead frame is exposed outside the electronic element packaging module. The insulating layer disposed in the through trench has a third surface and a forth surface substantially coplanar with the first and the second surfaces, respectively. The electronic element disposed on the first surface is coupled to the lead frame.

Abstract: A method for forming an isolated inner lead from a leadframe is revealed. The leadframe primarily comprises a plurality of leads, the isolated inner lead, and an external lead. Each lead has an inner portion having a finger. The isolated inner lead having two fingers is completely formed inside a molding area and is made of the same metal leadframe as the leads. One finger of the isolated inner lead and the fingers of the leads are linearly arranged. The other finger of the isolated inner lead is adjacent to a finger of the external lead. At least one of the inner portions divides the isolated inner lead from the external lead. The isolated inner lead is integrally connected to an adjacent one of the inner portions by a connecting block. A tape-attaching step is performed to mechanically connect the isolated inner lead where two insulating tapes are attached in a manner that the connecting block can be removed.

Abstract: A molded surface mount semiconductor device has electrical contact elements disposed in a set of pairs of zigzag rows extending adjacent and generally parallel to opposite edges of an active face of a semiconductor die. Each of the pairs of rows includes an inner zigzag row of electrical contact elements nested inside an outer zigzag row of electrical contact elements. The electrical contact elements of the inner and outer zigzag rows are partially inter-digitated. A lead frame used in making the device also has a die pad located inside the set of pairs of zigzag rows, and an outer frame element located outside the set of pairs of zigzag rows, and which support the electrical contact elements of the inner and outer zigzag rows respectively.

Abstract: A lead frame includes an insulative housing defining a cavity, a plurality of leads mounted with the housing and a metal cup mounted within the housing. Each lead includes contacting section exposed in the cavity. The metal cup includes a bottom plate and an inclined cup wall. The bottom plate is formed with a flange extending outwardly therefrom such that a slot is defined between the flange and the cup wall to receive the resin material of the housing.

Abstract: A method for making a light emitting diode lighting module includes steps of: (a) packaging a plurality of light emitting diode dies respectively on a plurality of die-mounting parts of a metal lead frame to form a plurality of light emitting diodes, respectively; and (b) cutting off supporting parts of the lead frame so as to form a connecting structure through which the light emitting diodes are connected to each other in one of serial, parallel, and serial-and-parallel connecting manners.

Abstract: An electronic device which comprises a lead frame comprising at least one clip, a capacitor comprising at least one terminal, the at least one terminal being received in the at least one clip, and a semiconductor chip attached to the lead frame.

Abstract: Provided are a moving carrier for a lead frame, and a method of moving a lead frame using the moving carrier. The moving carrier includes a base which supports the lead frame including a body and a chip attach pad on which a chip is disposed. The moving carrier includes a groove portion which is integrated with a part of the base and contains the chip attach pad of the lead frame. The lead frame is inserted or withdrawn into or out from a magazine using the moving carrier and thus without deformation of the lead frame or damage to the chip.

Abstract: A package apparatus has a base coupled with a lid to form a leadframe package. The package has first and second exterior surfaces with respective first and second contact patterns. The first and second contact patterns are substantially electrically identical to permit the package to be either vertically or horizontally mounted to an underlying apparatus.

Abstract: Provided is a circuit device in which an electronic circuit to be incorporated therein operates stably. A hybrid integrated circuit device includes multiple circuit boards which are disposed on approximately the same plane. An electronic circuit including a conductive pattern and a circuit element is formed on each top surface of the circuit boards. Furthermore, these circuit boards are integrally supported by a sealing resin. Moreover, a lead connected to the electronic circuit formed on the surface of the circuit board is led out from the sealing resin to the outside.

Abstract: An electronic device package 100 comprising a lead frame having at least one lead 110 with a notch 205. The notch includes at least one reentrant angle 210 of greater than 180 degrees and the notch is located distal to a cut end 1010 of the lead.

Abstract: A method of producing an overmolded electronic assembly including a circuit board and a flexible circuit interconnect by fixturing the assembly in a mold cavity such that a portion of the flexible circuit protrudes from the mold, and providing a compressible elastomeric interface between the mold and the flexible circuit to seal off the mold cavity and protect the flexible circuit from damage due to the clamping force of the mold. The portion of the flexible circuit within the mold cavity is pre-coated with a material that ensures good adhesion with the molding compound, and a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the portion of the flexible circuit that protrudes from the mold protects the flexible circuit from damage due to thermal conduction from the mold and mold compound.

Abstract: A semiconductor die package is disclosed. In one embodiment, the semiconductor die package has a substrate. It includes (i) a lead frame structure including a die attach region with a die attach surface and a lead having a lead surface, and (ii) a molding material. The die attach surface and the lead surface are exposed through the molding material. A semiconductor die is on the die attach region, and the semiconductor die is electrically coupled to the lead.

Abstract: A hoop molding method comprises forming, in the frame portions, connection portions that link, to the frame portions, at least one molded portion of the at least one bent molded portion or at least another molded portion other than the at least one bent molded portion such that it is displaceable in a direction toward another molded portion along the width direction of the parent material, and displacing the at least one molded portion of the at least one bent molded portion or the at least another molded portion other than the at least one bent molded portion toward the another molded portion after the bending.

Abstract: In a transfer-mold configuration of an automotive electronic control unit, the thermal expansion coefficient of the circuit board is made apparently equal to that of the base member to suppress excessive stresses between them. The circuit board and the base member are placed in the center of the transfer-mold structure to make thermal stresses symmetrical and thus suppress strains.