Patent ID: 6103547
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method of assembling a semiconductor device assembly, said method comprising the steps of:providing a substrate having a first side and a second side thereof;providing a semiconductor device having an active surface and at least one bond pad thereon;connecting the semiconductor device to the substrate;providing an insulation material for covering a portion of the active surface of the semiconductor device;providing a plurality of leads;placing the insulation material on a portion of the surface of the semiconductor device;providing a semiconductor retainer device;retaining the semiconductor device in relation to the substrate using the semiconductor retainer device, the semiconductor retainer device extending over a portion of the insulation material on the surface of the semiconductor device and a portion to the substrate;securing a portion of the at least one lead of the plurality of leads to the a portion of the substrate; andforming at least one wire bond interconnection between the at least one lead of the lead frame and the at least one bond pad of the semiconductor device.