Patent ID: 6278199
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
An electronic switch module, comprising:an interlocking base plate, the base plate including:a first electrically conductive element; anda second electrically conductive element arranged in an interlocking position with respect to the first electrically conductive element but not making physical contact with the same;the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element arranged in a planar relationship with respect to each other;a housing, the housing defining an inner volume and being comprised of an insulating material, the housing being formed to affix the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive clement in the planar arrangement so that the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element interlock through the housing without making physical contact;at least one semiconductor die, the at least one semiconductor die having:a first side mounted to and in electrical contact with one of the first and second electrically conductive elements; anda second side electrically coupled to the other of the first and second electrically conductive elements.