Patent ID: 6046507
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method for packaging an electronic, the device including at least one electrical lead, the method comprising the steps of:electrostatically applying a coating material to the electronic device and at least a portion of the lead, wherein the step of electrostatically applying a coating material comprises the steps of:electrically connecting the at least one electrical lead to a first polarity: andcharging the coating material to a second polarity;masking part of the at least one electrical lead after electrostatically applying the coating material and before curing the coating material;curing the coating material, wherein the step of curing the coating material does not cure the masked part of the at least one electrical lead, so that part of the electrostatically applied coating covering part of the at least one electrical lead is uncured;removing the uncured part of the electrostatically applied coating; andforming a plastic package about, and in intimate contact with, at least a portion of the coating material.