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High density lead-on-package fabrication method and apparatus
Assignee: Tamiras Per Pte Ltd LLC
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Filing: 1992-12-11
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Granted: 1996-01-16
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Expires: 2012-12-11
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a method and apparatus for fabricating thermally and electrically improved electronic integrated circuits by laminating one or more lead frames to a standard integrated circuit package such as, for example, thin small outline package (TSOP). The lead frame laminated to the package enhances thermal conduction of heat from the integrated circuit package. A heat spreader may also be utilized to improve heat transfer and can be further used as a ground plane to improve signal quality by reducing electrical circuit noise. Achieving improved thermal transfer characteristics from an integrated circuit package results in better dissipation of heat from the integrated circuit package and results in more reliable operation thereby. Using standard commercially available integrated circuit packages such as TSOP allows economical and rapid fabrication of thermally and electrically superior electronic circuits for applications that demand high reliability and performance. The method and apparatus of the present invention may be used for single integrated circuit packages or packages densely stacked into a three dimensional multi-package array.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen D. Burns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:06
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/40; H10W70/421; H10W70/442; H10W70/411; H10W70/415; H10W90/00; H10W70/60; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49121; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/4913; Y10T29/49146; Y10T29/49169; Y10T29/49171
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 53
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of manufacturing a lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising the steps of: mounting said lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar thermally conductive element to a major surface of said integrated circuit package, said package having a plurality of circuit conductors; and connecting selected ones of said lead frame conductors to selected ones of said integrated circuit package circuit conductors.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of manufacturing a lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising the steps of: mounting said lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar thermally conductive element to a major surface of said integrated circuit package, said package having a plurality of circuit conductors; and connecting selected ones of said lead frame conductors to selected ones of said integrated circuit package circuit conductors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of mounting said lead frame is with adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of connecting said lead frame conductors to said integrated circuit package conductors is by soldering.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of connecting said lead frame conductors to said integrated circuit package conductors is by thermal compression bonding.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
107 words
A method of manufacturing a lead frame on an integrated circuit package comprising the steps of: mounting a first lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar, thermally conductive element to a first major surface of said integrated circuit package, said package having a plurality of circuit conductors; mounting a second lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar thermally conductive element to a second major surface of said integrated circuit package; and connecting selected lead frame conductors of said first and second lead frames to selected ones of said integrated circuit package circuit conductors.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
107 words
A method of manufacturing a lead frame on an integrated circuit package comprising the steps of: mounting a first lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar, thermally conductive element to a first major surface of said integrated circuit package, said package having a plurality of circuit conductors; mounting a second lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar thermally conductive element to a second major surface of said integrated circuit package; and connecting selected lead frame conductors of said first and second lead frames to selected ones of said integrated circuit package circuit conductors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of mechanically attaching with tabs said first and second lead frame conductors to said package circuit conductors before making electrical connection therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of laminating a heat spreader to said lead frame.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of manufacturing a lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising the steps of: mounting a first lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar conductive element to a first major surface of an integrated circuit package, said package having a plurality of circuit conductors; mounting a first heat spreader in heat exchange relationship to said first lead frame; mounting a second lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar conductive element to a second major surface of said integrated circuit package; mounting a second heat spreader in heat exchange relationship to said second lead frame; and connecting selected ones of said first and second lead frame conductors to selected ones of said integrated circuit package circuit conductors.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of manufacturing a lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising the steps of: mounting a first lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar conductive element to a first major surface of an integrated circuit package, said package having a plurality of circuit conductors; mounting a first heat spreader in heat exchange relationship to said first lead frame; mounting a second lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar conductive element to a second major surface of said integrated circuit package; mounting a second heat spreader in heat exchange relationship to said second lead frame; and connecting selected ones of said first and second lead frame conductors to selected ones of said integrated circuit package circuit conductors.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 8, further comprising the step of connecting said first and second heat spreaders to an electrical signal ground to reduce electrical signal noise.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 9, further comprising the step of selecting the thickness of the adhesive used to mount said electrically grounded first and second heat spreaders to obtain a controlled impedance stripline system.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of manufacturing an ultra thin lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising the steps of: providing an integrated circuit package having a first and second major surfaces; reducing the overall thickness of said integrated circuit package by removing some encapsulation material uniformly across either or both of said first and second surfaces; mounting a lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar, thermally conductive element to at least one major surface of said integrated circuit package, said package having a plurality of circuit conductors; and connecting selected ones of said lead frame conductors to selected ones of said integrated circuit package circuit conductors.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of manufacturing an ultra thin lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising the steps of: providing an integrated circuit package having a first and second major surfaces; reducing the overall thickness of said integrated circuit package by removing some encapsulation material uniformly across either or both of said first and second surfaces; mounting a lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar, thermally conductive element to at least one major surface of said integrated circuit package, said package having a plurality of circuit conductors; and connecting selected ones of said lead frame conductors to selected ones of said integrated circuit package circuit conductors.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 11, wherein removing encapsulating material is done by lapping.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 11, wherein removing encapsulating material is done by grinding.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of thinning the lead frame after attachment to the package.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of laminating an electrical insulator over the lead frame.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
101 words
A lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising: an integrated circuit package having first and second major surfaces, a plurality of sides and having circuit conductors passing through at least one of said sides; a first lead frame formed having a plurality of electrical conductors arranged in a substantially planar element; and wherein said first lead frame is affixed in heat exchange relation to said first major surface of said integrated circuit package and selected ones of said package circuit conductors are electrically connected to selected ones of said lead frame conductors.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
101 words
A lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising: an integrated circuit package having first and second major surfaces, a plurality of sides and having circuit conductors passing through at least one of said sides; a first lead frame formed having a plurality of electrical conductors arranged in a substantially planar element; and wherein said first lead frame is affixed in heat exchange relation to said first major surface of said integrated circuit package and selected ones of said package circuit conductors are electrically connected to selected ones of said lead frame conductors.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
64 words
The package of claim 16, further comprising: a second lead frame having a plurality of electrical conductors arranged in a substantially planar element; and wherein said second lead frame is affixed in heat exchange relation to said second major surface of said integrated circuit package and selected ones of said package circuit conductors are electrically connected to selected ones of said lead frame conductors.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The package of claim 16, wherein the integrated circuit package is a thin small outline package.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The package of claim 16, wherein said lead frame is affixed to said first major surface with thermally conductive adhesive.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The package of claim 17, wherein said lead frames are affixed to said major surfaces with thermally conductive adhesive.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
31 words
The lead frame on integrated circuit package of claim 16, wherein said integrated circuit package is made thinner by removing encapsulating material from each of said first and second major surfaces.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
The lead frame on integrated circuit package of claim 16, wherein portions of said lead frame overlaying said major surface are etched thinner to reduce the overall thickness of the package.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The lead frame on integrated circuit package of claim 16, further comprising a stiffener laminated to one of said major surfaces of said integrated circuit package.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
The lead frame on integrated circuit package of claim 23, wherein said stiffener element is formed of kovar.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
The lead frame on integrated circuit package of claim 23, wherein said stiffener element is formed of copper coated invar.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
The lead frame on integrated circuit package of claim 23, wherein said stiffener element is formed of copper.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
18 words
The lead frame on integrated circuit package of claim 23, wherein said stiffener element is formed of invar.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
142 words
A lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising: an integrated circuit package having first and second major surfaces, a plurality of sides and having a plurality of exposed circuit conductors for electrically coupling the internal integrated circuit to external electrical circuits; a first layer of thermally conductive adhesive on said first major surface of said integrated circuit package; a first lead frame having a plurality of electrical conductors formed in a substantially planar element, said first lead frame affixed in heat exchange relationship to said first layer of adhesive; selected ones of said package circuit conductors being electrically connected to selected ones of said first lead frame conductors; a second layer of thermally conductive adhesive applied over said first lead frame; and a first heat spreader affixed to said second layer of adhesive.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
142 words
A lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising: an integrated circuit package having first and second major surfaces, a plurality of sides and having a plurality of exposed circuit conductors for electrically coupling the internal integrated circuit to external electrical circuits; a first layer of thermally conductive adhesive on said first major surface of said integrated circuit package; a first lead frame having a plurality of electrical conductors formed in a substantially planar element, said first lead frame affixed in heat exchange relationship to said first layer of adhesive; selected ones of said package circuit conductors being electrically connected to selected ones of said first lead frame conductors; a second layer of thermally conductive adhesive applied over said first lead frame; and a first heat spreader affixed to said second layer of adhesive.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
109 words
The package of claim 28, further comprising: a third layer of thermally conductive adhesive applied over said second major surface of said lead on integrated circuit package; a second lead frame having a plurality of electrical conductors formed in a substantially planar element, said second lead frame affixed in heat exchange relationship to said third layer of adhesive wherein some of the package circuit conductors are electrically connected to some of said second lead frame conductors; a fourth layer of thermally conductive adhesive applied over said second lead frame; and a second heat spreader, said second heat spreader affixed in heat exchange relationship to said fourth layer of adhesive.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
132 words
A lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising: an integrated circuit package having first and second major surfaces, a plurality of sides and having exposed circuit conductors passing through at least one of said sides; a first layer of thermally conductive adhesive applied over said first major surface of said integrated circuit package; a first lead frame formed of a plurality of electrical conductors comprising a substantially planar element, said lead frame affixed in heat exchange relationship to said first layer of adhesive; a second layer of adhesive applied over said first lead frame; and a first electrically conductive ground plane adapted for connection to a signal ground, said first ground plane affixed in heat exchange relationship to said second layer of adhesive.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
132 words
A lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising: an integrated circuit package having first and second major surfaces, a plurality of sides and having exposed circuit conductors passing through at least one of said sides; a first layer of thermally conductive adhesive applied over said first major surface of said integrated circuit package; a first lead frame formed of a plurality of electrical conductors comprising a substantially planar element, said lead frame affixed in heat exchange relationship to said first layer of adhesive; a second layer of adhesive applied over said first lead frame; and a first electrically conductive ground plane adapted for connection to a signal ground, said first ground plane affixed in heat exchange relationship to said second layer of adhesive.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
89 words
The package of claim 30, further comprising: a third layer of thermally conductive adhesive applied over said package; a second lead frame formed of a plurality of electrical conductors comprising substantially planar element, said second lead frame affixed in heat exchange relationship to said third layer of adhesive; a fourth layer of thermally conductive adhesive applied over said second lead frame; and a second metal ground plane adapted for connection to a signal ground, said second ground plane affixed in heat exchange relationship to said fourth layer of adhesive.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
76 words
A lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising: an integrated circuit package having first and second major surfaces, a plurality of sides and having circuit conductors passing through at least one of said sides; a first microstrip comprising conductors mounted between ground planes, said first microstrip laminated to the first major surface of said integrated circuit package; and said microstrip conductors connected to said integrated circuit conductors.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
76 words
A lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising: an integrated circuit package having first and second major surfaces, a plurality of sides and having circuit conductors passing through at least one of said sides; a first microstrip comprising conductors mounted between ground planes, said first microstrip laminated to the first major surface of said integrated circuit package; and said microstrip conductors connected to said integrated circuit conductors.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 32, further comprising a thin insulating layer applied over said microstrip ground plane.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
41 words
The package of claim 32, further comprising: a second microstrip comprising circuit conductors mounted between ground planes, said second microstrip laminated to the second major surface of said integrated circuit package; and said microstrip conductors connected to said integrated circuit conductors.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 34, further comprising a thin insulating layer applied over said microstrip ground plane.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package of claim 30, wherein said first ground plane and first lead frame comprise a stripline high frequency signal transmission system.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
19 words
The package of claim 34, wherein said first and second microstrips comprise a microstrip high frequency signal transmission system.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of passing the package circuit conductors through apertures within said first and second lead frame conductors for mechanical attachment before electrical connection therebetween.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
35 words
The lead frame on integrated circuit package of claim 16, wherein said first lead frame conductors each are formed having an aperture adapted to receive one of said circuit conductors of said integrated circuit package.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
36 words
The lead frame on integrated circuit package of claim 16, wherein each of said first lead frame conductors are formed having an integral tab element for mechanically attaching said level frame conductors to said circuit conductors.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
24 words
The lead frame on integrated circuit package of claim 16, further comprising electrical insulating means formed between adjacent electrical conductors of said lead frame.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
118 words
A lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising: an integrated circuit package having first and second major surfaces, a plurality of sides and having circuit conductors passing through at least one of said sides; a heat spreader adapted for connection to a thermal heat sink, said heat spreader laminated to the first major surface of said integrated circuit package; first and second lead frames each having a plurality of electrical conductors; and said first and second lead frames affixed to said first major surface of said integrated circuit package on either side of said heat spreader wherein the package circuit conductors are electrically connected to the lead frame conductors.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
118 words
A lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising: an integrated circuit package having first and second major surfaces, a plurality of sides and having circuit conductors passing through at least one of said sides; a heat spreader adapted for connection to a thermal heat sink, said heat spreader laminated to the first major surface of said integrated circuit package; first and second lead frames each having a plurality of electrical conductors; and said first and second lead frames affixed to said first major surface of said integrated circuit package on either side of said heat spreader wherein the package circuit conductors are electrically connected to the lead frame conductors.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
93 words
A method of manufacturing a lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising the steps off mounting a lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar thermally conductive element to a major surface of an integrated circuit package, said package having a plurality of circuit conductors, wherein at least some of said conductive elements are electrically connected to each other; and connecting selected ones of said lead frame conductors to selected ones of said integrated circuit package circuit conductors.
Claim 53
Independent Claim
93 words
A method of manufacturing a lead frame on an integrated circuit package of the type which includes plastic encapsulation material comprising the steps off mounting a lead frame comprised of a plurality of conductive elements formed in a substantially planar thermally conductive element to a major surface of an integrated circuit package, said package having a plurality of circuit conductors, wherein at least some of said conductive elements are electrically connected to each other; and connecting selected ones of said lead frame conductors to selected ones of said integrated circuit package circuit conductors.
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