Patent ID: 6329710
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A lead frame for a semiconductor device having a first surface having at least one bond pad located thereon and having a bottom surface, said lead frame comprising:a plurality of lead fingers, each lead finger of the plurality having an end, at least a portion of the plurality of lead fingers having an opening for locating a semiconductor device therein;at least one bus bar having a portion extending along an end of at least one lead finger of the plurality of lead fingers, said at least one bus bar including a first portion extending along the end of at least one lead finger of the plurality of lead fingers; anda section of tape having an outer peripheral portion and a central portion for attaching at least a portion of said first surface of said semiconductor device thereto, the outer peripheral portion of the section of tape for attaching at least a portion of at least two ends of the lead fingers of the plurality of lead fingers thereto.