Patent ID: 7378721
Filing Date: 2008-05-27
Classification: G01D,H01L

Abstract:
1. A speed sensor package apparatus, comprising: a lead frame substrate that supports at least one electrical component, wherein said at least one electrical component is connected to and located on said lead frame substrate; a plurality of wire bonds, which electrically connect said at least one electrical component to said lead frame substrate, wherein said lead frame substrate is encapsulated by a thermoset plastic to protect said plurality of wire bonds and said at least one electrical component; a conductive epoxy for maintaining a connection of said at least one electrical component to said lead frame substrate; and a housing for maintaining said lead frame substrate, said at least one electrical component, said plurality of wire bonds, said thermoset plastic and said conductive epoxy, thereby providing a sensor package apparatus for maintaining a speed sensor, said sensor package apparatus comprising said lead frame substrate, said at least one electrical component, and said plurality of wire bonds, while eliminating a need for a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or a ceramic substrate in place of said lead frame substrate as a part of said sensor package apparatus.