Patent ID: 7098527

Claim:
A lead frame of a plurality of lead frames, the lead frame for a semiconductor device having a first surface having at least one bond pad located thereon and having a bottom surface, the lead frame comprising: a lead frame of a plurality of lead frames, each lead frame located adjacent another lead frame having an opening located therebetween; a plurality of lead fingers of the lead frame, each lead finger of the plurality having an end, at least a portion of the plurality of lead fingers having an opening for locating a semiconductor device therein having the plurality of lead fingers located adjacent to sides of the semiconductor device; at least one bus bar having a portion extending along the end of each lead finger of the plurality of lead fingers and along a portion of one side of a semiconductor device when located in the opening; and a section of tape substantially rectangular in shape having an outer peripheral portion and a central portion for attaching at least a portion of the first surface of the semiconductor device thereto, the outer peripheral portion of the section of tape for attaching at least a portion of at least two ends of the lead fingers of the plurality of lead fingers thereto, the section of tape being attached to a portion of the at least one bus bar.