Patent ID: 8264074
Filing Date: 2012-09-11
Classification: B60C,G01D,G01L,H01L

Abstract:
1. A sensor package comprising: a metal leadframe comprising a first side, a second side, an upper surface, and a lower surface in opposing relation to the upper surface, wherein the metal leadframe has at least a first tie bar extending from the first side of the metal leadframe and at least a second tie bar extending from the second side of the metal leadframe; a first device disposed on the upper surface of the metal leadframe, the first device comprising a first connective pad proximate the first side of the metal leadframe; a second device disposed on the lower surface of the metal leadframe, the second device comprising a second connective pad proximate the first side of the metal leadframe; a housing in surrounding relation to the second device, the housing comprising a cavity exposing the first device to an environment external to the housing; and a first lead coupled to the first connective pad and the second connective pad, the first lead comprising an end proximate the first side, wherein the first lead receives a wirebond from each of the first connective pad and the second connective pad in a manner that forms a connection between the first device and the second device entirely inside of the housing.