Patent ID: 6274822
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: H01L,H05K

Abstract:
A method of making a semiconductor connection component comprising the steps of forming at least one lead extending over a gap extending through a vertical extent of a support structure, each said lead having upper and lower surfaces and including a first connection section having a longitudinal axis extending from the support structure on one side of the gap, a second connection section extending from the support structure on the other side of the gap, and a frangible intermediate section contiguously connecting said connection sections, said frangible intermediate section and at least a part of said first connection section aligned over said gap so that said first connection section of each lead can be detached from said second connection section by breaking the frangible section upon being displaced downwardly in said gap, and forming at least one vertical jog within said frangible intermediate section such that the upper and lower surfaces of the lead are offset from one another at each said vertical jog.