Patent ID: 8116102
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An integrated circuit device comprising: a lead frame comprising a mounting base and at least one clip integrally formed with the lead frame; a capacitor comprising at least one terminal, the at least one terminal being received in the at least one clip; a semiconductor chip attached to the lead frame; a transducer for sensing an environmental parameter, the transducer being electrically connected with the semiconductor chip, wherein the transducer comprises a piezoresistive transducer (PRT) element for pressure sensing, the PRT element including a sensing diaphragm; an encapsulation compound enclosing the PRT element, the semiconductor chip and the capacitor, wherein the encapsulation compound has an opening therein to expose the sensing diaphragm; and wherein the PRT element, the semiconductor chip and the capacitor are situated on a top side of the lead frame, and wherein the encapsulation compound forms a cavity having a polymer gel therein covering the PRT element, the semiconductor chip and the capacitor.