Patent ID: 7737565
Filing Date: 2010-06-15
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A semiconductor package comprising: a board having electrical connection means, an integrated circuit chip fixed on a front face of the board, means for electrically connecting the chip to the electrical connection means of the board, wherein the electrical connection means of the board comprise front electrical contact terminals arranged beyond at least one edge of the chip on the front face of the board; an encapsulation block of a coating material formed on the front face of the board and encapsulating the chip, the electrical connection means and the front electrical contact terminals, the block having at least one opening which at least partially uncovers plural ones of the front electrical contact terminals; wherein the at least one opening comprises a groove formed in the encapsulation block, the groove extending over and uncovering the plural ones of the front electrical contact terminals; and wherein the plural ones of the front electrical contact terminals are aligned in at least one row, the groove comprising a straight groove extending over and uncovering this row of front electrical contact terminals.