Patent ID: 6452257
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: H01L,H05K

Abstract:
A film carrier tape used for a resin-sealed type semiconductor device, comprising:pad portions on which external electrodes are formed within a region to be sealed in resin, said pad portions being electroplated; a plurality of connection leads disposed within said region to be sealed in said resin, each of said connection leads connecting each of said external electrodes to each of electrodes of a semiconductor chip, said connection leads being electroplated; at least one plating lead formed outside said resin-sealed region, said plating lead being electroplated; a plurality of connection portions electrically connecting said plating lead to ones of said connection leads excluding at least one, said connection portions being electroplated; at least one hole providing electrical insulation between said excluded one of said connection leads and said plating lead; and plating electrodes connection to said plating lead, said plating electrodes being electroplated.