Patent ID: 6143589
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, the method comprising the steps of:forming a lead frame having a plurality of lead fingers, each lead finger of the plurality of lead fingers having a bonding end, said plurality of lead fingers forming an opening at least the size of an attachment surface of a semiconductor device, the lead frame having no semiconductor device support formed as part thereof;forming a segment of tape having a shape to fit over a portion of the bonding ends of the plurality of lead fingers of said lead frame forming said opening, said segment of tape having a thermosetting adhesive located in a portion thereof;adhesively attaching said segment of tape to said portion of the bonding ends of the plurality of lead fingers of said lead frame, the segment of tape providing an attachment location for a semiconductor device through the use of said thermosetting adhesive; andadhesively attaching a semiconductor device to the segment of tape at the location for the attachment of a semiconductor device using a thermosetting adhesive.