An electrical component includes a closed lead frame with a passage opening at least one electrical component arranged within the passage opening, the electrical component including a first contact pad on one side of the electrical component and a second contact pad on a second side of the electric component, wherein the second side faces the first side and the second contact pad is electrically coupled to the lead frame; and an encapsulation which mechanically couples the electrical component to the lead frame, wherein the lead frame includes a recess on one side, the recess extending from an edge of the lead frame to the passage opening and connecting at least one electrical connecting element from the edge of the lead frame to the component arranged in the passage opening.