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Method for making matrix lead frame
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1988-04-15
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Granted: 1989-12-19
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Expires: 2008-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A system of a plurality of lead frame matrices of standard width to obviate readjustment of matrix handling means of integrated circuit device assembly machinery. A standard width for each lead frame matrix is achieved by incorporating spacing elements into the construction of the lead frame matrices as is necessary to add to the width of the lead frame matrix to bring it up to standard width. The width of a lead frame matrix includes the lead frames along the width, the spacing elements and matrix guide bars.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony L. Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 02:34
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P72/00; H10P72/04; H10P72/0438; H10P72/0446; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A method for standardizing the width of a lead frame matrix, wherein the lead frame matrix is an array of a plurality of lead frames of a single size and shape selected from a group of possible sizes and shapes, comprising the steps of: providing one or more spacing elements along the width of said lead frame matrix, sufficiently wide to contribute to the width of said lead frame matrix so that said lead frame matrix is of said standard width; calculating the width of said spacing elements by: (a) adding the widths of two matrix guide bars of said lead frame matrix to get a partial sum; (b) adding to said partial sum the widths of as many lead frames as are along the width of said lead frame matrix to update said partial sum; and (c) subtracting said updated partial sum from said standard width to be taken up by spacing elements.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
154 words
A method for standardizing the width of a lead frame matrix, wherein the lead frame matrix is an array of a plurality of lead frames of a single size and shape selected from a group of possible sizes and shapes, comprising the steps of: providing one or more spacing elements along the width of said lead frame matrix, sufficiently wide to contribute to the width of said lead frame matrix so that said lead frame matrix is of said standard width; calculating the width of said spacing elements by: (a) adding the widths of two matrix guide bars of said lead frame matrix to get a partial sum; (b) adding to said partial sum the widths of as many lead frames as are along the width of said lead frame matrix to update said partial sum; and (c) subtracting said updated partial sum from said standard width to be taken up by spacing elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps of: forming one or more of said one or more spacing elements to include an open area; and cutting away a portion of said spacing elements to form an open area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of: providing more than one lead frame along the width of said lead frame matrix at each point along the length of said lead frame matrix where a lead frame is located.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
216 words
A method for standardizing the width of a lead frame matrix, wherein the lead frame matrix is an array of a plurality of lead frames of a single size and shape selected from a group of possible sizes and shapes, comprising the steps of: providing one or more spacing elements along the width of said lead frame matrix, sufficiently wide to contribute to the width of said lead frame matrix so that said lead frame matrix if of said standard width; forming one or more of said one or more spacing elements to include an open area; cutting away a portion of said spacing elements to form an open area; providing more than one lead frame along the width of said lead frame matrix at each point along the length of said lead frame matrix where a lead frame is located; calculating the width of said spacing elements by adding the widths of two matrix guide bars of said lead frame matrix to get a partial sum; adding to said partial sum the widths of as many lead frames as are along the width of said lead frame matrix to update said partial sum; and subtracting said updated partial sum from said standard width to get the total width to be taken up by spacing elements.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
216 words
A method for standardizing the width of a lead frame matrix, wherein the lead frame matrix is an array of a plurality of lead frames of a single size and shape selected from a group of possible sizes and shapes, comprising the steps of: providing one or more spacing elements along the width of said lead frame matrix, sufficiently wide to contribute to the width of said lead frame matrix so that said lead frame matrix if of said standard width; forming one or more of said one or more spacing elements to include an open area; cutting away a portion of said spacing elements to form an open area; providing more than one lead frame along the width of said lead frame matrix at each point along the length of said lead frame matrix where a lead frame is located; calculating the width of said spacing elements by adding the widths of two matrix guide bars of said lead frame matrix to get a partial sum; adding to said partial sum the widths of as many lead frames as are along the width of said lead frame matrix to update said partial sum; and subtracting said updated partial sum from said standard width to get the total width to be taken up by spacing elements.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
113 words
A method for standardizing the width of a lead frame matrix, wherein the lead frame matrix is an array of a plurality of lead frames of a single size and shape selected from a group of possible sizes and shapes, comprising the steps of: providing one or more spacing elements along the width of said lead frame matrix, sufficiently wide to contribute to the width of said lead frame matrix so that said lead frame matrix is of said standard width; and providing more than one lead frame along the width of said lead frame matrix at each point along the length of said lead frame matrix where a lead frame is located.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
113 words
A method for standardizing the width of a lead frame matrix, wherein the lead frame matrix is an array of a plurality of lead frames of a single size and shape selected from a group of possible sizes and shapes, comprising the steps of: providing one or more spacing elements along the width of said lead frame matrix, sufficiently wide to contribute to the width of said lead frame matrix so that said lead frame matrix is of said standard width; and providing more than one lead frame along the width of said lead frame matrix at each point along the length of said lead frame matrix where a lead frame is located.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
88 words
The method of claim 5 further comprising the steps of calculating the width of said spacing elements by: (a) adding the widths of two matrix guide bars of said lead frame matrix to get a partial sum; (b) adding to said partial sum the widths of as many lead frames as are along the width of said lead frame matrix to update said partial sum; and (c) subtracting said updated partial sum from said standard width to get the total width to be taken up by spacing elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 5 further comprising the steps of: forming one or more of said one or more spacing elements to include an open area; and cutting away a portion of said spacing elements to form an open area.
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