A package includes a semiconductor die forming a power field effect transistor (FET), a control die, and a first leadframe. The control die is arranged on a first surface of the first leadframe, and the semiconductor die is arranged on an opposing second surface of the first leadframe. The package further includes a second leadframe including a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface, wherein the semiconductor die is arranged on the first surface of the second leadframe to facilitate heat transfer therethrough. The package also includes mold compound at least partially covering the semiconductor die, the control die, the first leadframe and the second leadframe with the second surface of the second leadframe exposed.

Semiconductor device packages may include a first semiconductor device over a substrate and a second semiconductor device over the first semiconductor device. An active surface of the second semiconductor device may face away from the substrate. Electrical interconnections may extend from bond pads of the second semiconductor device, along surfaces of the second semiconductor device, first semiconductor device, and substrate to pads of routing members of the substrate. The electrical interconnections may include conductors in contact with the bond pads and the routing members and a dielectric material interposed between the conductors and the first semiconductor device, the second semiconductor device and the substrate between the bond pads and the pad of the routing members. An encapsulant distinct from the dielectric material may cover the electrical interconnections, the first semiconductor device, the second semiconductor device, and an upper surface of the substrate. Methods of fabrication are also disclosed.

An interconnect clip includes a die contact portion having planar upper and lower surfaces, a bridge portion adjoining the die contact portion and having planar upper and lower surfaces, a lead contact portion adjoining the bridge portion and having first and second planar lower surfaces that form an angled intersection with one another at a contact point, a first transition surface extending transversely from the lower surface of the bridge portion, and a second transition surface extending transversely from the lower surface of the bridge portion. The lower surface of the die contact portion extends along a first plane. The lower surface of the bridge portion extends from the first transition surface to the second transition surface along a second plane that is completely above the first plane. The first lower surface of the lead contact portion is tilted relative to the first plane.

A clip for a semiconductor package and a semiconductor having a clip is disclosed. In one example, the clip includes a first planar portion, a plurality of first pillars, and a plurality of first solder balls. Each first pillar of the plurality of first pillars is coupled to the first planar portion. Each first solder ball of the plurality of first solder balls is coupled to a corresponding first pillar of the plurality of first pillars.

In a wiring member, an element connection portion, a plate connection portion, and an upper surface portion are at height positions different from one another. The element connection portion has a through hole, and the plate connection portion has a through hole and a chamfer. The upper surface portion which is not connected to another portion, has projections asymmetrically disposed on both side surfaces thereof. Owing to these features, the type, the orientation, and the front and the back of the wiring member can be easily distinguished. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent incorrect assembling of the wiring member in a semiconductor module.

A method of manufacturing packages is disclosed. In one example, the method comprises providing an electrically conductive sheet being continuous at least in a mounting region, mounting first main surfaces of a plurality of electronic components on the continuous mounting region of the sheet and forming interconnect structures for electrically coupling second main surfaces of the electronic components with the sheet. The second main surfaces oppose the first main surfaces. After the forming, structuring the sheet.

A clip for connecting an electronic component with a carrier in a package is provided. The clip includes a clip body having a component connection portion configured to be connected with the electronic component to be mounted on the carrier, and a carrier connection portion configured to be connected with the carrier. The clip further includes at least one locking recess in a surface portion of the clip body, the surface portion being configured to face the carrier. The at least one locking recess is configured to accommodate material of an encapsulant of the package so as to lock the encapsulant and the clip. A corresponding method of manufacturing the package is also provided.

Aspects of the invention include an apparatus to aid a surface mount connection process including a barrier, a substrate in a facing spaced relationship with the barrier, a hybrid land grid array (LGA) socket interposed between the barrier and the substrate, and at least one fastening mechanism securing the barrier to the substrate at a selected distance such that a gap is formed between the barrier and the hybrid LGA socket.

A semiconductor package includes a die pad having a die attach surface, a semiconductor die mounted on the die attach surface and having a first bond pad at an upper surface facing away from the die attach surface, an interconnect clip including a first segment which at least partially encloses a central opening, a second segment vertically offset and spaced apart from the first segment, and a support extending between the first segment and the second segment. The package further includes an electrically insulating encapsulant covering the semiconductor die. An upper surface of the first segment of the interconnect clip is exposed from a planar surface of the encapsulant. A lower surface of the second segment is flush against the upper surface of the semiconductor die and conductively connected to the first bond pad.

A semiconductor package includes a plurality of metal leads and a semiconductor die attached to the plurality of metal leads by an interconnect. A surface of the plurality of metal leads, a metallized surface of the semiconductor die, and/or a surface of the interconnect comprises Cu and has a thermal conductivity in a range of 340 to 400 W/mK and an electrical conductivity in a range of 80 to 110% IACS. One or more of the surfaces which comprise Cu and have a thermal conductivity in the range of 340 to 400 W/mK and an electrical conductivity in the range of 80 to 110% IACS also includes micropores having a diameter in a range of 1 m to 10 m. A method of manufacturing a metal surface with such micropores also is described.