Patent ID: 6858474
Filing Date: 2005-02-22
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A method for packaging a plurality of dies, said method comprising: providing a structural member comprising a base member having first and second surfaces, said base member comprising a plurality of mounting stations, each mounting station comprising a cavity wall that surrounds that mounting station and extends from said first surface thereby forming an open cavity around said mounting station; attaching each die to a corresponding one of said mounting stations; positioning a lid sheet over said structural member, said lid sheet comprising a plurality of covers for closing said cavities said covers being connected to one another by connection members; placing said structural member with said positioned lid sheet in a mold with a molding compound in contact with said lid sheet, said mold having a surface that forces said covers against said cavity while forcing said molding compound between said cavity walls; and causing said molding compound to solidify.