Patent ID: 6307257
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A dual-chip integrated circuit package, which comprises:a leadframe having a plurality of first leads and a plurality of second leads, with a spacing being defined between the first and second leads; the first leads each having an extending portion wherein said extending portion extends to a length greater than a length of said second leads;a first integrated circuit chip having a front side and a back side, with the front side being formed with a plurality of bonding pads; the first integrated circuit chip being mounted on the extending portion in such a manner that the front side thereof is attached to the extending portion;a second integrated circuit chip having a front side and a back side, with the front side being formed with a plurality of bonding pads; the second integrated circuit chip being attached to the first integrated circuit chip in a back-to-back manner;a plurality of first electric connection means for electrically connecting the bonding pads on the first integrated circuit chip to the second leads of the leadframe;a plurality of second electric connection means for electrically connecting the bonding pads on the second integrated circuit chip to the first leads of the leadframe; andan encapsulant for encapsulating the first integrated circuit chip, the second integrated circuit chip, the first and second electric connection means, and an inner part of the first and second leads of the leadframe.