Patent ID: 7875968

Claim:
A leadframe for a semiconductor package, the leadframe comprising: a connection lead supporting frame; a die mounting plate located inside the frame; a plurality of connection leads extending inwardly from the frame and terminating adjacent the die mounting plate but separated therefrom; and at least one support lead electrically connected to the die mounting plate and extending in a direction outwardly therefrom towards the frame; wherein the support lead comprises a connection pad portion, a bridge portion, and a down set link portion, wherein the connection pad portion is coupled to the down set link portion through the bridge portion, wherein the connection pad portion and down set link portion are oriented along a direction of extension of the support lead and disposed side-by-side to each other, wherein the bridge portion is oriented perpendicular to the direction of extension of the support lead, wherein the down set link portion extends beyond the connection pad portion and the bridge portion to connect to the die mounting plate.