Patent ID: 7651339
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A semiconductor module comprising: a base plate with a first main side, a housing, which surrounds the base plate and which projects from the base plate on the first main side, a semiconductor chip being arranged within the housing on the first main side of the base plate and an electrical terminal, the electrical terminal comprising: at least one first electrical contact, a second electrical contact and a connection element, which electrically connects the at least one first contact with the second contact, the connection element comprising a springy portion with at least one bended area or at least one bending and a linear portion arranged between the second electrical contact and the springy portion, wherein the at least one bended area or the at least one bending comprises at least one diminution; and wherein the at least one first electrical contact contacts the base plate and the second electrical contact is arranged outside of the housing.