Patent ID: 7547626

Claim:
A method of forming a wire loop for a semiconductor package including a semiconductor chip with a plurality of electrode pads and a lead frame with a plurality of leads, the method comprising: a) bonding a ball end of a wire on an electrode pad of the plurality of electrode pads; b) forming a pressed part on an upper surface of the ball; c) extending the wire a first predetermined distance from the pressed part; d) bending a first portion of the wire proximate to an end of the first predetermined distance so that a curve of the first portion is oriented away from the semiconductor chip; e) extending the wire a second predetermined distance from the first portion; f) bending a second portion of the wire proximate to an end of the second predetermined distance so that a curve of the second portion is oriented opposite to the curve of the first portion; g) extending the wire a third predetermined distance from the second portion; h) arcuately moving a third portion of the wire proximate to an end of the third predetermined distance so that a section of the wire between the pressed part and the first portion is substantially horizontal and contacting an upper surface of the semiconductor chip; and i) connecting the third portion to a lead of the plurality of leads.