Patent ID: 6288335
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A package for a semiconductor body, the semiconductor body having a first and a second surface, an edge surface surrounding the semiconductor body, and a plurality of contact points on the first surface, the semiconductor body further having a plurality of connecting elements, at least some of the connecting elements making contact with the contact points and via which the semiconductor body can make electrical contact with a printed circuit board, the package comprising:a first part formed of a thin supporting frame for completely surrounding the edge surface of the semiconductor body, said thin supporting frame having an upper rim rising above the second surface of the semiconductor body at the edge surface and said thin supporting frame formed of a first compound; anda second part formed of a substantially flat cover for entirely covering the second surface of the semiconductor body and at least partially covering said upper rim of said thin supporting frame, said flat cover formed of a second compound and said first compound forming said supporting frame having a substantially greater viscosity than said second compound.