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Lead finger tread for a semiconductor lead package system
Assignee: State of Alaska
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Filing: 1994-08-04
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Granted: 1996-09-24
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Expires: 2014-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A lead finger of a lead frame in a lead package system for a semiconductor die includes a tread on a surface of the lead finger for increasing adhesion between the finger and an adhesive tape, the tape communicating between the tread and the die. The tread substantially minimizes lead finger bounce upon wire bonding the lead finger with the die. The tread is patterned to provide optimum surface area for adhesion with the adhesive tape. The tread includes a groove and/or cavity stamped or etched on the surface of the lead finger.
Inventors
- 👤 Rich Fogal
- 👤 Michael B. Ball
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 01:22
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/40; H10W70/411; H10W70/415; H10W72/00; H10W72/071; H10W72/073; H10W72/07351; H10W72/07353; H10W72/30; H10W72/331; H10W72/334; H10W72/50; H10W72/59; H10W72/851; H10W72/853; H10W72/865; H10W72/90; H10W72/931; H10W72/932; H10W72/941; H10W72/944; H10W72/9445; H10W72/951; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/731; H10W90/736; H10W90/751; H10W90/756
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A lead frame for wire bonding with a semiconductor die, the lead frame including at least one lead finger having a tread on a surface thereof for increasing adhesion between the finger and an insulator, the insulator disposed between the tread and the die, and wherein the tread is formed as voids in the surface of the lead finger which do not penetrate through the lead finger, the voids having substantially rectilinear walls for providing an optimal tread surface area for contact with the insulator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A lead frame for wire bonding with a semiconductor die, the lead frame including at least one lead finger having a tread on a surface thereof for increasing adhesion between the finger and an insulator, the insulator disposed between the tread and the die, and wherein the tread is formed as voids in the surface of the lead finger which do not penetrate through the lead finger, the voids having substantially rectilinear walls for providing an optimal tread surface area for contact with the insulator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The lead frame according to claim 1 further including a plurality of lead fingers, and wherein each of the plurality of fingers includes a tread formed as voids which do not penetrate through the lead finger, the voids having substantially rectilinear walls for providing an optimal tread surface area for contact with the insulator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The lead frame according to claim 1 wherein the tread adheres sufficiently to the insulator to substantially minimize lead finger bounce upon wire bonding the lead finger with the die.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The lead frame according to claim 1 wherein the insulator forms to and fills the tread surface area upon communicating therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The lead frame according to claim 1 wherein the voids are grooves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The lead frame according to claim 1 wherein the voids are cavities.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The lead frame according to claim 1 wherein the tread is etched into the surface of the lead finger.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The lead frame according to claim 1 wherein the tread is stamped into the surface of the lead finger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The lead frame according to claim 1 wherein the insulator is an adhesive tape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The lead frame according to claim 1 wherein the tread is further formed as voids having rectilinear walls in connection with curvilinear walls.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
135 words
An inner lead finger in a lead package system for wire bonding with a semiconductor die, the lead finger having a tread on a surface thereof for increasing adhesion between the finger and an adhesive tape, the tape communicating between the tread and the die, and wherein the tread is formed as voids in the surface of the lead finger which do not penetrate through the lead finger, the voids having substantially rectilinear walls for providing an optimal tread surface area for contact with the tape, and wherein the tread causes a displacement in the adhesive tape such that (i) the lead finger is positioned closer to the semiconductor die, (ii) lead finger bounce is reduced upon wire bonding the finger with the die, and (iii) bonding of a wire to the finger is improved.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
135 words
An inner lead finger in a lead package system for wire bonding with a semiconductor die, the lead finger having a tread on a surface thereof for increasing adhesion between the finger and an adhesive tape, the tape communicating between the tread and the die, and wherein the tread is formed as voids in the surface of the lead finger which do not penetrate through the lead finger, the voids having substantially rectilinear walls for providing an optimal tread surface area for contact with the tape, and wherein the tread causes a displacement in the adhesive tape such that (i) the lead finger is positioned closer to the semiconductor die, (ii) lead finger bounce is reduced upon wire bonding the finger with the die, and (iii) bonding of a wire to the finger is improved.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The lead finger according to claim 11 wherein the tread is further formed as voids having rectilinear walls in connection with curvilinear walls.
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