Patent ID: 6707138
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A semiconductor device comprising:a metal leadframe comprising a first portion, a second portion electrically isolated from the first portion, and a third portion electrically isolated from the first and second portions; a semiconductor die having opposed top and bottom surfaces, a first terminal connected to a first conductive layer on the bottom surface of the die, a second terminal connected to a second conductive layer on the top surface of the die, and a third terminal connected to a third conductive layer of the die; and, a metal strap having opposed first and second end portions, wherein the first conductive layer is electrically coupled to the first portion of the leadframe with a first joint of an electrically conductive material, the first end portion of the strap is electrically coupled to the second conductive layer with a second joint of an electrically conductive material, the second end portion of the strap is electrically coupled to the second portion of the leadframe with a third joint of an electrically conductive material, and the third conductive layer on the die is electrically coupled to the third portion of the leadframe, and wherein the second portion of the leadframe has a recess formed by a removal of metal from the second portion of the leadframe, and the second end portion of the metal strap is captivated within the recess.