A method for soldering a die obtained using the semiconductor technique with a leadframe, comprising the steps of providing a leadframe, which has at least one surface made at least partially of copper; providing a die, which has at least one surface coated with a metal layer; applying to the surface a solder alloy comprising at least 40 wt % of tin or at least 50% of indium or at least 50% of gallium, without lead, and heating the alloy to a temperature of at least 380 C. to form a drop of solder alloy; providing a die, which has at least one surface coated with a metal layer; and setting the metal layer in contact with the drop of solder alloy to form the soldered connection with the leadframe. Moreover, a device obtained with said method is provided.

Implementations of methods of forming a plurality of reinforced die may include forming a plurality of die on a substrate and patterning a metal gang frame to form a plurality of metal plates. The plurality of metal plates may correspond to the plurality of die. The method may include coupling the metal gang frame over the plurality of die and singulating the plurality of die. Each die of the plurality of die may include the corresponding metal plate from the plurality of metal plates coupled over the plurality of die.

A semiconductor module includes a die pad frame; a semiconductor chip disposed in a chip region on an upper surface of the die pad frame, the semiconductor chip having an upper surface on which a first electrode is disposed and a lower surface on which a second electrode is disposed; a conductive connection member for die pad disposed between the second electrode of the semiconductor chip and the upper surface of the die pad frame, the conductive connection member for die pad electrically connecting the second electrode of the semiconductor chip and the upper surface of the die pad frame; and a sealing resin for sealing the semiconductor chip, the die pad frame, and the conductive connection member for die pad.

A semiconductor device includes a first conductive plate, a second conductive plate, first switching elements, second switching elements, a first supply terminal and a second supply terminal. The first and second conductive plates are spaced apart from each other in a first direction. The first switching elements are bonded to the first conductive plate, and are electrically connected to the second conductive plate. The second switching elements are bonded to the second conductive plate. The first supply terminal is bonded to the first conductive plate. The second supply terminal has a region that overlaps with the first supply terminal as viewed in a plan view. The second supply terminal is spaced apart from the first conductive plate and the first supply terminal in a thickness direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second supply terminal is electrically connected to the second switching elements.

A packaged semiconductor device includes a routable molded lead frame structure with a surface finish layer. In one embodiment, the routable molded lead frame structure includes a first laminated layer including the surface finish layer, vias connected to the surface finish layer, and a first resin layer covering the vias leaving the top surface of the surface finish layer exposed. A second laminated layer includes second conductive patterns connected to the vias, bump pads connected to the second conductive patterns, and a second resin layer covering one side of the first resin layer, the second conductive patterns and the bump pads. A semiconductor die is electrically connected to the surface finish layer and an encapsulant covers the semiconductor die and another side of the first resin layer. The surface finish layer provides a customizable and improved bonding structure for connecting the semiconductor die to the routable molded lead frame structure.

A lead frame includes a plurality of leads formed from a metal plate having a front side and a back side, a first resin member, and a second resin member. The leads have side faces thereof fixed with the first resin member. Faces serving as internal connectors of the leads are uncovered on the side of the front-side surface of the first resin member, and faces serving as external connectors of the leads are uncovered on the side of the back-side surface of the first resin member. The second resin member is formed on the front-side surface of the first resin member to be at a level higher than the faces serving as the internal connectors, and has openings for leaving the faces serving as the internal connectors uncovered.

Embodiments include apparatuses, methods, and systems that may include a leadframe of a circuit package to conduct heat generated by an integrated circuit (IC) included in the circuit package, while being a part of an interconnect of the circuit package. In various embodiments, a circuit package may include a package substrate, and an IC attached to the package substrate. A leadframe may be disposed on the IC to conduct heat generated by the IC. In addition, the leadframe may be a part of an interconnect of the circuit package, and the leadframe may be electrically coupled to a component of the IC. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Implementations of methods of forming a plurality of reinforced die may include forming a plurality of die on a substrate and patterning a metal gang frame to form a plurality of metal plates. The plurality of metal plates may correspond to the plurality of die. The method may include coupling the metal gang frame over the plurality of die and singulating the plurality of die. Each die of the plurality of die may include the corresponding metal plate from the plurality of metal plates coupled over the plurality of die.

An integrated circuit package includes a pre-molded lead frame, a semiconductor device, and bond wires. The pre-molded lead frame includes a die attach pad, and a frame, formed of encapsulation material, that borders an edge of the die attach pad. A first lead is embedded in the frame, and includes a first end exposed at an interior surface of the frame, and a second end exposed at first exterior surface of the frame. A second lead is embedded in the frame, and includes a first end exposed at the interior surface of the frame, and a second end exposed at a second exterior surface of the frame. The second exterior surface is opposite the first exterior surface. The semiconductor device is bonded to the die attach pad. A first and second bond wires respectively couple the semiconductor device to the first end of the first and second leads.

A flexible semiconductor device includes a first tape having bonding pads and conductive traces formed. A semiconductor die having a bottom surface is attached to the first tape and electrically connected to the bond pads by way of electrical contacts. A second tape is attached to a top surface of the semiconductor die. The first and second tapes encapsulate the semiconductor die, the electrical contacts, and at least a part of the conductive traces.