Patent ID: 7342297

Claim:
A molded lead-frame for use in semiconductor packaging, comprising: a two-dimensional array of immediately adjacent device areas arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, each device area configured for use in an inline semiconductor die package and having a first side, a second side substantially opposite the first side, leads, and a die attach pad, wherein all of the leads of each particular device area extend from the first side of the particular device area, and wherein the die attach pad of each particular device area extends from the second side of the particular device area; a plurality of semiconductor dice, each die being affixed to an associated die attach pad and electrically connected to associated leads; and a plurality of columns of encapsulant material, each column of encapsulant material being arranged to over at least the dice in an associated column of device areas while leaving at least a portion of the leads associated with each device area exposed.