Patent ID: 8884414

Claim:
An integrated circuit module comprising: a generally flat die attachment pad (DAP) positioned substantially in a first plane; a generally flat lead bar positioned substantially in a second plane above and parallel to said first plane and having at least one downwardly and outwardly extending lead bar lead projecting therefrom and terminating substantially in said first plane; a top leadframe comprising a plurality of generally flat contact pads positioned substantially in a third plane above and parallel to said second plane and a plurality of leads having proximal end portions connected to portions of said contact pads and having downwardly and outwardly extending distal end portions terminating substantially in said first plane; an IC die comprising a plurality of electrical contacts connected to at least some of said plurality of contact pads of said top leadframe, and a surface attached to said DAP; and encapsulation material encapsulating at least portions of said DAP, said lead bar, said top lead frame, and said IC die.