Patent ID: 8350378
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A press-fit diode, comprising: a head wire; a base; a chip connected via solder layers to the head wire and to the base; at least a first bevel located at a top of a housing and a second bevel located at a bottom of the housing, wherein the first and second bevels enable press-fitting of the diode; and a plastic sheathing which includes a sleeve and is situated at least in an area around the chip and forms a mechanical connection between the base and the head wire, wherein the base at least partially encloses the plastic sheathing and forms the housing with the plastic sheathing, and wherein the base includes at least one undercut which extends into the plastic sheathing, and wherein a clearance space is provided outside the sleeve between the exterior of the sleeve and an outer region of an upper area of the base, the clearance preventing contact between the exterior of the sleeve and the outer region of the upper area of the base.