Patent ID: 6407796
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: H01L,H05K

Abstract:
A tape carrier package comprising:a line provided on one surface of a tape substrate: and a semiconductor chip mounted on another surface of the tape substrate, the semiconductor chip having an electrode which is electrically connected to the line, wherein: the line extends from one end to an opposite end of the tape substrate and includes a connection where an intermediate line portion provided in a middle between the ends is electrically connected to the electrode, the line extending outwardly in at least two directions at the connection between a portion of the line and the electrode within the intermediate line portion, wherein: the intermediate line portion including the connection is formed to extend in a U shape over a device hole provided in the tape substrate; and the connection is in a portion substantially overhanging the device hole and is electrically connected to the electrode of the semiconductor chip substantially at the overhanging portion.