Patent ID: 8018042
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: H01L,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A microelectronic device, comprising: an integrated circuit having an upper major surface and a lower major surface; a first planar flexible lead consisting of essentially a metallic material coupled to the integrated circuit and adapted to route an electrical signal; a second planar flexible lead consisting of essentially a metallic material coupled to the integrated circuit and adapted to route an electrical signal; a package including a ring encapsulating the integrated circuit, wherein the first planar flexible lead and the second planar flexible lead form an integral portion of the package; wherein the first flexible lead freely extends from the package and is coupled to the integrated circuit lower major surface and the second flexible lead freely extends from the package and is coupled to the integrated circuit upper major surface; wherein the ring, the first flexible lead and the second flexible lead are configured to provide stress relief to the integrated circuit.