Patent ID: 7476966
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A semiconductor module, comprising: at least one semiconductor device including a semiconductor element molded with a resin package having a main surface and a side surface, and a plurality of terminals extending from the side surface and being bent away from the main surface; a box-shaped hollow casing including a base member having a plurality of through-holes and an opening opposite to the base member configured to receive said at least one semiconductor device with the terminals of said at least one semiconductor device inserted into the through-holes; an insulating resin member filling up a gap between said at least one semiconductor device and said casing, and covering portions of the terminals at the side surface of the resin package of said at least one semiconductor device; and a circuit board connected to said at least one semiconductor device and received within said insulating resin member between said at least one semiconductor device and said casing, wherein the side surface of the resin package includes a first side portion in contact with the insulating resin member and a second side portion free of the insulating resin member, the second side portion extending from the insulating resin member to the main surface.