Patent ID: 6630728
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
A leadframe for use in an integrated circuit die package having a package body, the leadframe comprising:a die pad having a first die pad surface, a second die pad surface opposite the first die pad surface, and a peripheral die pad side surface extending between the first and second die pad surfaces, the die pad side surface including a means for vertically locking the die pad within the package body of the integrated circuit die package; and a plurality of tabs, each of the tabs having an end surface facing the die pad, a first tab surface, a second tab surface opposite the first tab surface, and opposing tab side surfaces extending between the first and second tab surfaces, the end surface and tab side surfaces of each of the tabs including a means for vertically locking the tabs to the package body of the integrated circuit die package.