Patent ID: 6894372
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A lead frame assembly for a semiconductor device assembly comprising: a lead frame including a periphery, a central portion, a center axis and a plurality of lead fingers, each lead finger of the plurality of lead fingers having an inwardly extending end defining a semiconductor device opening in the lead frame, the lead frame having no die paddle for supporting a semiconductor device thereon; and a substantially rectangular section of tape having a peripheral portion and a central portion, the section of tape attached adjacent the peripheral portion to at least a portion of the inwardly extending ends of the plurality of lead fingers by substantially bonding the plurality of lead fingers to the section of tape using a thermosetting adhesive, the section of the tape having at least two slots formed therethrough, a first slot extending in a first direction and a second slot extending in a second direction, the first direction and second direction each including one of transversely extending across a portion of the section of tape, longitudinally extending across a portion of the section of tape, extending substantially diagonally across the section of tape, and substantially forming a grid of apertures.