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Lead frame and semiconductor package

Assignee: MagnaChip Semiconductor Ltd
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Filing: 1997-01-17
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Granted: 1999-04-27
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Expires: 2017-01-17
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Abstract

Abstract A lead frame includes a first lead and a second lead formed on the first lead. The second lead may comprise a conductive adhesive and a conductive layer attached to the first lead. Such leads may be used for a package where the second leads are exposed on the outside exterior of a molded resin and/or a semiconductor chip has a plurality of center chip pads.

Inventors

  • 👤 Sun Dong Kim

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 18:21
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/40; H10W70/411; H10W70/415; H10W72/00; H10W72/851; H10W72/853; H10W72/865; H10W72/874; H10W72/884; H10W74/00; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/731; H10W90/736; H10W90/751; H10W90/756

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim 86 words
A lead frame for an integrated chip package, comprising: a pair of guide rails separated by a predetermined distance; at least one dam bar connecting said pair of guide rails; a plurality of first leads extending from said dam bar, said first leads having a predetermined length; and a plurality of second leads, wherein a second lead is formed on a predetermined portion of a first surface of each of the first leads, and wherein each second lead is electrically coupled to its corresponding first lead.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 86 words
A lead frame for an integrated chip package, comprising: a pair of guide rails separated by a predetermined distance; at least one dam bar connecting said pair of guide rails; a plurality of first leads extending from said dam bar, said first leads having a predetermined length; and a plurality of second leads, wherein a second lead is formed on a predetermined portion of a first surface of each of the first leads, and wherein each second lead is electrically coupled to its corresponding first lead.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 31 words
The lead frame of claim 1, wherein said pair of guide rails are substantially parallel to each other, and said plurality of first leads are substantially parallel with said guide rails.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 49 words
The lead frame of claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of second leads comprises: a conductive adhesive attached to said predetermined portion of said first surface of said corresponding first lead; and a conductive layer bonded to said conductive adhesive on a surface opposed to said first lead.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 18 words
The lead frame of claim 1, wherein said predetermined portion is a center portion of said first lead.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 15 words
The lead frame of claim 3, wherein said conductive adhesive is a conductive double-sided tape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 19 words
The lead frame of claim 1, wherein an opening of a predetermined area is formed between adjacent dam bars.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 33 words
The lead frame of claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of second leads is a protrusion extending beyond said first surface of said first lead and having a predetermined shape and thickness.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 14 words
The lead frame of claim 7, wherein said predetermined shape is a trapezoidal shape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 21 words
The lead frame of claim 7, wherein said thickness of said protrusion is larger than a thickness of said first lead.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 121 words
A chip package, comprising: a) an integrated chip having first and second surfaces, a plurality of bond pads formed on said first surface; b) a plurality of leads, each lead including i) a first lead with first and second surfaces, said first surface of said first lead being attached to said first surface of said integrated chip, and ii) a second lead formed on a predetermined portion of said second surface of said first lead; means for conductive coupling said plurality of bond pads with said plurality of leads; and molding resin molding said integrated chip, plurality of leads and conductive coupling means, wherein a predetermined portion of said second leads is exposed on an outside surface of said molding resin.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 121 words
A chip package, comprising: a) an integrated chip having first and second surfaces, a plurality of bond pads formed on said first surface; b) a plurality of leads, each lead including i) a first lead with first and second surfaces, said first surface of said first lead being attached to said first surface of said integrated chip, and ii) a second lead formed on a predetermined portion of said second surface of said first lead; means for conductive coupling said plurality of bond pads with said plurality of leads; and molding resin molding said integrated chip, plurality of leads and conductive coupling means, wherein a predetermined portion of said second leads is exposed on an outside surface of said molding resin.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 22 words
The chip package of claim 10, wherein said first and second surfaces of said first lead and integrated chip are opposing surfaces.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 16 words
The chip package of claim 10, wherein said conductive coupling means is a plurality of wires.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 19 words
The chip package of claim 12, wherein each wire is connected to corresponding bond pad and corresponding first lead.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 14 words
The chip package of claim 10, wherein said molding resin encapsulates the integrated circuit.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 44 words
The chip package of claim 10, wherein said second lead comprises: a conductive adhesive attached to said predetermined portion of said second surface of said first lead; and a conductive layer bonded to said conductive adhesive on a surface opposed to said first lead.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 18 words
The chip package of claim 10, wherein said predetermined portion is a center portion of said first lead.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 15 words
The chip package of claim 15, wherein said conductive adhesive is a conductive double-sided tape.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 28 words
The chip package of claim 10, wherein said second lead is a protrusion extending beyond said second surface of said first lead and having predetermined shape and thickness.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 14 words
The chip package of claim 18, wherein said predetermined shape is a trapezoidal shape.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 21 words
The chip package of claim 18, wherein said thickness of said protrusion is larger than a thickness of said first lead.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 26 words
The chip package of claim 10, wherein said plurality of bond pads is formed on a central portion of said first surface of said integrated chip.

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