Abstract:
A lead frame strip includes a plurality of connected unit lead frames. Each unit lead frame has a die paddle for attaching to a semiconductor die, a tie bar connecting the die paddle to a periphery of the unit lead frame, and a plurality of leads projecting from the periphery toward the die paddle. The lead frame strip further includes a support member patterned into or connected to the periphery of each unit lead frame at a proximal end and bent into a different plane than the leads so that a distal end of each support member is disposed above or below the leads and projects toward the die paddles. The distal end of the support members can be anchored in a mold compound encapsulating electronic components attached to the die paddles, to maintain structural integrity during lead frame strip testing prior to unit lead frame separation.
Abstract:
A lead frame strip includes a plurality of connected unit lead frames. Each unit lead frame has a die paddle for attaching to a semiconductor die, a tie bar connecting the die paddle to a periphery of the unit lead frame, and a plurality of leads projecting from the periphery toward the die paddle. The lead frame strip further includes a support member patterned into or connected to the periphery of each unit lead frame at a proximal end and bent into a different plane than the leads so that a distal end of each support member is disposed above or below the leads and projects toward the die paddles. The distal end of the support members can be anchored in a mold compound encapsulating electronic components attached to the die paddles, to maintain structural integrity during lead frame strip testing prior to unit lead frame separation.
Abstract:
A board for mechanically supporting and electrically connecting electronic components includes a non-conductive substrate, a plurality of electrically conductive traces and pads disposed on the non-conductive substrate, and a solder mask applied to the non-conductive substrate and covering the traces. Metal lines are disposed on the non-conductive substrate under the solder mask and along at least two sides of the pads disposed in corners of the non-conductive substrate, so that a metal line is interposed between the pads in the corners of the non-conductive substrate and each adjacent pad. The metal lines form a raised region in the solder mask along the metal lines which prevents solder bridging in the corners of the non-conductive substrate during solder reflow. A corresponding semiconductor package and semiconductor assembly with such solder bridging prevention structures are also provided.
Abstract:
A semiconductor package formation arrangement includes a mold housing with an interior cavity having top, bottom and first and second end sides. A gate for transferring liquefied molding material extends to the first end side. A lead frame having a top surface, a rear surface opposite the top surface and a mold flow modifier forms a first cavity section between the top surface and the top side and a second cavity section between the rear surface and the bottom side. A topology of the lead frame causes liquefied molding material to fill the first and second cavity sections at different rates. The mold flow modifier extends away from the lead frame so as to compensate for the difference between the first and second rates.
Abstract:
A semiconductor package formation arrangement includes a mold housing with an interior cavity having top, bottom and first and second end sides. A gate for transferring liquefied molding material extends to the first end side. A lead frame having a top surface, a rear surface opposite the top surface and a mold flow modifier forms a first cavity section between the top surface and the top side and a second cavity section between the rear surface and the bottom side. A topology of the lead frame causes liquefied molding material to fill the first and second cavity sections at different rates. The mold flow modifier extends away from the lead frame so as to compensate for the difference between the first and second rates.
Abstract:
A board for mechanically supporting and electrically connecting electronic components includes a non-conductive substrate, a plurality of electrically conductive traces and pads disposed on the non-conductive substrate, and a solder mask applied to the non-conductive substrate and covering the traces. Metal lines are disposed on the non-conductive substrate under the solder mask and along at least two sides of the pads disposed in corners of the non-conductive substrate, so that a metal line is interposed between the pads in the corners of the non-conductive substrate and each adjacent pad. The metal lines form a raised region in the solder mask along the metal lines which prevents solder bridging in the corners of the non-conductive substrate during solder reflow. A corresponding semiconductor package and semiconductor assembly with such solder bridging prevention structures are also provided.
Abstract:
According to various embodiments, a method of manufacturing an integrated circuit may include providing a film structure having at least one of at least one recess or at least one protrusion, and carrying out a film assisted molding process using the film structure to mold an electronic circuit, thereby forming a molding structure including a surface pattern in accordance with the film structure.
Abstract:
A semiconductor package including a fail open mechanism is disclosed. An embodiment includes a semiconductor package having a chip carrier, a chip disposed on the chip carrier and an encapsulant encapsulating the chip and the chip carrier. The semiconductor package further including a pin protruding from the encapsulant and a fail open mechanism disposed on the encapsulant and connected to the pin, wherein the fail open mechanism is configured to be disconnected from the pin if a temperature exceeds a pre-determined temperature.
Abstract:
A semiconductor package including a fail open mechanism is disclosed. An embodiment includes a semiconductor package having a chip carrier, a chip disposed on the chip carrier and an encapsulant encapsulating the chip and the chip carrier. The semiconductor package further including a pin protruding from the encapsulant and a fail open mechanism disposed on the encapsulant and connected to the pin, wherein the fail open mechanism is configured to be disconnected from the pin if a temperature exceeds a pre-determined temperature.