Patent ID: 7046518
Filing Date: 2006-05-16
Classification: H01L,H05K

Abstract:
1. A power module comprising: a molded power shell having an opening that extends between a top surface thereof and a bottom surface thereof; a substrate disposed at a bottom of said opening, said substrate having at least one conductive trace disposed on a major surface thereof; and a lead frame, said lead frame including at least one conductive pad having a power semiconductor die disposed on a major surface thereof, said conductive pad being integrally connected to an extension that extends from an edge of said conductive pad over said at least one conductive trace, a ground lead, a power lead, and at least a pair of leads extending outside said power shell, each lead being electrically connected to either said power lead or said ground lead and each directly coupled to a respective connector of a capacitor; whereby said capacitor is directly assembled onto said power module.