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Semiconductor device employing an aluminum clad leadframe
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1993-08-03
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Granted: 1994-07-12
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Expires: 2013-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A quad leadframe (22') for a CERQUAD is manufactured using conventional cladding and stamping technologies. A first metal layer (12) is provided with multiple cavities (14). A second metal layer (14) is clad to the first metal layer. A leadframe strip (22) can then be stamped from the clad metal. The leadframe has a leads (24) and bonding posts (28). The leads comprise two metal layers, and the bonding posts comprise only the second metal layer. The leadframe can then be used in the assembly of a semiconductor device (32). The portion of the leads external to the package body can be optionally etched to remove the second metal layer.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul T. Lin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:01
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/341; H05K3/3421; H05K3/3426; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/01; H10W70/04; H10W70/048; H10W70/40; H10W70/451; H10W76/00; H10W76/60; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/0271; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10613; H05K2201/10621; H05K2201/10689; H05K2201/10742; H05K2201/10886; H05K2201/10909; H10W70/60; H10W70/67; H10W70/68; H10W70/682; H10W70/685; H10W72/00; H10W72/50; H10W72/551; H10W72/552; H10W72/5522; H10W72/5524; H10W72/5525; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/751; H10W90/756; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A clad leadframe comprising: a plurality of leads arranged in a quad configuration composed of a first metal layer having a thickness substantially in a range of 0.10 to 0.15 millimeter, the plurality of leads having proximal ends to a central cavity for accommodating a semiconductor die; and a plurality of bonding posts composed of a second metal layer having a thickness substantially in a range of 0.05 to 0.15 millimeter which is clad on one surface of the first metal layer, wherein the plurality of bonding posts extends beyond the proximal ends of the plurality of leads of the first metal layer toward the central cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A clad leadframe comprising: a plurality of leads arranged in a quad configuration composed of a first metal layer having a thickness substantially in a range of 0.10 to 0.15 millimeter, the plurality of leads having proximal ends to a central cavity for accommodating a semiconductor die; and a plurality of bonding posts composed of a second metal layer having a thickness substantially in a range of 0.05 to 0.15 millimeter which is clad on one surface of the first metal layer, wherein the plurality of bonding posts extends beyond the proximal ends of the plurality of leads of the first metal layer toward the central cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The leadframe of claim 1, wherein the first metal layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of: nickel, iron, cobalt, copper, tin, chromium, and an alloy thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The leadframe of claim 2, wherein the second metal layer comprises an aluminum cladding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The leadframe of claim 1, wherein the second metal layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of: aluminum cladding, copper cladding, silver cladding, and an alloy cladding thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
287 words
A surface mount semiconductor device comprising: a semiconductor die having an active surface; a base member having a periphery and a central die receiving area, wherein the semiconductor die is mounted in the central die receiving area; a clad leadframe comprising: a plurality of leads arranged in a quad configuration composed of a first metal layer having a thickness substantially in a range of 0.10 to 0.15 millimeter, the plurality of leads having proximal ends to a central cavity for accommodating a semiconductor die; and a plurality of bonding posts composed of a second metal layer having a thickness substantially in a range of 0.05 to 0.15 millimeter which is clad on one surface of the first metal layer, wherein the plurality of bonding posts extends beyond the proximal ends of the plurality of leads of the first metal layer toward the central cavity; a first seal which bonds a first portion of the clad leadframe to the base member along the periphery of the base member, such that the plurality of leads and the plurality of bonding posts converge toward the central die receiving area, wherein a second portion of the clad leadframe extends beyond the periphery of the base member; a plurality of wire bonds connecting the active surface of the semiconductor die to the plurality of bonding posts; a cover member which mates to the base member to form a package body around the semiconductor die and the plurality of wire bonds; and a second seal coupling the cover member to the base member; wherein the second portion of the clad leadframe is external to the package body and is formed such that the first metal layer provides a surface body for solder connections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
287 words
A surface mount semiconductor device comprising: a semiconductor die having an active surface; a base member having a periphery and a central die receiving area, wherein the semiconductor die is mounted in the central die receiving area; a clad leadframe comprising: a plurality of leads arranged in a quad configuration composed of a first metal layer having a thickness substantially in a range of 0.10 to 0.15 millimeter, the plurality of leads having proximal ends to a central cavity for accommodating a semiconductor die; and a plurality of bonding posts composed of a second metal layer having a thickness substantially in a range of 0.05 to 0.15 millimeter which is clad on one surface of the first metal layer, wherein the plurality of bonding posts extends beyond the proximal ends of the plurality of leads of the first metal layer toward the central cavity; a first seal which bonds a first portion of the clad leadframe to the base member along the periphery of the base member, such that the plurality of leads and the plurality of bonding posts converge toward the central die receiving area, wherein a second portion of the clad leadframe extends beyond the periphery of the base member; a plurality of wire bonds connecting the active surface of the semiconductor die to the plurality of bonding posts; a cover member which mates to the base member to form a package body around the semiconductor die and the plurality of wire bonds; and a second seal coupling the cover member to the base member; wherein the second portion of the clad leadframe is external to the package body and is formed such that the first metal layer provides a surface body for solder connections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 5, wherein the first metal layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of: nickel-iron alloy, copper alloy, tin alloy, chromium alloy, and nickel-cobalt-iron alloy.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 6, wherein the second metal layer comprises an aluminum cladding.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 5, wherein the cover member comprises a material selected from a group consisting of: ceramic and metal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 5, wherein the base member comprises a material selected from a group consisting of: ceramic and metal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 5, wherein the first and second seals comprise a material selected from a group consisting of: a glass and an epoxy.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 5, wherein the plurality of wire bonds is composed of a metal selected from a group consisting of: aluminum and aluminum alloy.
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