Patent ID: 7542267
Filing Date: 2009-06-02
Classification: H01G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A lead frame for use in fabricating a facedown terminal solid electrolytic capacitor having a capacitor element, an anode terminal, and a cathode terminal, said lead frame comprising: a frame body extending in a first direction; an anode terminal forming portion connected to said frame body for forming said anode terminal; and a cathode terminal forming portion connected to said frame body for forming said cathode terminal, wherein said anode terminal forming portion and said cathode terminal forming portion are spaced from each other in said first direction on a principal surface of said frame body, wherein said frame body comprises a connecting portion for being connected to said capacitor element, said connecting portion extending from said cathode terminal forming portion in said first direction to a position near said anode terminal forming portion, and wherein said anode terminal forming portion is formed as a deformation portion which is protruded from said principal surface in a second direction perpendicular to said principal surface to have a concave surface and a convex surface opposite to said concave surface.