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Method of making semiconductor casing
Assignee: Advanced Technology Interconnect Inc
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Filing: 1984-08-09
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Granted: 1986-06-17
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Expires: 2004-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A casing for an electrical component comprises a metal lead frame having the electrical component connected thereto. A metal base member is bonded to one surface of the lead frame. A plastic housing member is bonded to a second surface of the lead frame. An adhesive seals and bonds the metal base member and plastic housing member to the lead frame so as to enclose the electrical component.
Inventors
- 👤 Sheldon H. Butt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:05
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/0201; H05K1/0203; H05K1/021; H10; H10W; H10W42/00; H10W76/00; H10W76/40; H10W76/42; H10W76/48; H05K1/18; H05K1/182; H05K1/183; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10613; H05K2201/10621; H05K2201/10689; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/67; H10W70/68; H10W70/682; H10W70/685; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/751; H10W90/756; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
The method of forming a casing adapted to receive an electrical component, comprising the steps of: providing a metal base member; providing a metal leadframe having first and second oppositely disposed surfaces; disposing the first surface of said metal leadframe adjacent said first surface of said leadframe; providing a premolded plastic housing member adjacent the second surface of said leadframe, said premolded plastic housing member having an inner surface shaped to form a hollow enclosure, said enclosure adapted to receive said electrical component, said housing member further having a metal foil substantially over the inner surface of said housing member to form a substantially impervious barrier to interdiffusion of contaminants into said enclosure through said housing member; and adhesively bonding said metal leadframe between said housing member and said base member for sealing said metal leadframe.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
The method of forming a casing adapted to receive an electrical component, comprising the steps of: providing a metal base member; providing a metal leadframe having first and second oppositely disposed surfaces; disposing the first surface of said metal leadframe adjacent said first surface of said leadframe; providing a premolded plastic housing member adjacent the second surface of said leadframe, said premolded plastic housing member having an inner surface shaped to form a hollow enclosure, said enclosure adapted to receive said electrical component, said housing member further having a metal foil substantially over the inner surface of said housing member to form a substantially impervious barrier to interdiffusion of contaminants into said enclosure through said housing member; and adhesively bonding said metal leadframe between said housing member and said base member for sealing said metal leadframe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 further including the step of: electrically connecting said electrical component to said leadframe prior to bonding said housing member and said base member together whereby said electrical component is sealed within said enclosure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 2 including the step of selecting said base member and said leadframe from a copper or copper base member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 3 including the step of selecting copper alloy consisting essentially of 2 to 12% aluminum and the balance essentially copper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 4 including the step of selecting copper alloy consisting essentially of 2.5 to 3.1% aluminum, 1.5 to 2.1% silicon and the balance essentially copper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 5 including the step of cladding said base member with a high conductivity metal or alloy layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 6 including the step of disposing a contaminant absorbing material within the hollow enclosure of said premolded plastic member.
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