Patent ID: 6627977
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A semiconductor package comprising:a chip mounting pad having a peripheral edge; a semiconductor chip attached to the chip mounting pad; a plurality of leads, each lead having an inner end disposed adjacent the peripheral edge in spaced relation thereto and an opposing distal end; at least one isolated ring structure electrically connected to the semiconductor chip and at least one of the leads and including: a main body portion disposed along the peripheral edge between the peripheral edge and the inner ends of the leads in spaced relation thereto; and at least one stub portion extending from the main body portion and along one of the leads in spaced relation thereto; a connector attached to the leads and to the stub portion for maintaining the ring structure in fixed relation to the chip mounting pad and the leads; and a package body at least partially encapsulating the chip mounting pad, the leads, the ring structure, and the connector.