A power module for PCB embedding includes: a leadframe; a power semiconductor die with a first load terminal and control terminal at a first side of the die and a second load terminal at the opposite side, the second load terminal soldered to the leadframe; a first metal clip soldered to the first load terminal and forming a first terminal of the power module at a first side of the power module; and a second metal clip soldered to the control terminal and forming a second terminal of the power module at the first side of the power module. The leadframe forms a third terminal of the power module at the first side of the power module, or a third metal clip is soldered to the leadframe and forms the third terminal. The power module terminals are coplanar within +/−30 μm at the first side of the power module.

It is an object to provide technology enabling suppression of contact deformation of pin fins during assembly of a semiconductor device and the like. A semiconductor device includes a base plate, a semiconductor element, and a resin member. The base plate has a plurality of pin fins on a lower surface thereof. The semiconductor element is mounted on an upper side of the base plate. The resin member covers at least a side surface of the semiconductor element. The resin member has a rib covering a side surface of the base plate, and a lower end of the rib is located below lower ends of the plurality of pin fins.

It is an object to provide technology enabling suppression of contact deformation of pin fins during assembly of a semiconductor device and the like. A semiconductor device includes a base plate, a semiconductor element, and a resin member. The base plate has a plurality of pin fins on a lower surface thereof. The semiconductor element is mounted on an upper side of the base plate. The resin member covers at least a side surface of the semiconductor element. The resin member has a rib covering a side surface of the base plate, and a lower end of the rib is located below lower ends of the plurality of pin fins.

Various embodiments may provide a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package may include a first electrical component, a second electrical component, a first heat sink, and a second heat sink bonded to a first package interconnection component and a second package interconnection component. The first package interconnection component and the second package interconnection component may provide lateral and vertical interconnections in the package.

Provided is a semiconductor module, including: a semiconductor chip including a semiconductor substrate and a metal electrode provided above the semiconductor substrate; a protective film provided above the metal electrode; a plated layer provided above the metal electrode, having at least a part being in a height identical to the protective film; a solder layer provided above the plated layer; and a lead frame provided above the solder layer, wherein the plated layer is provided in a range not in contact with the protective film.

A semiconductor device is extremely reliable because a sealant thereof is difficult to deteriorate even when a SiC semiconductor element is energized. The semiconductor device is produced by sealing a SiC semiconductor element 11 mounted on a multilayer substrate 12 and electrically conductive connection members 14 and 18 with a sealant 20 containing an ultraviolet light absorbent.

A semiconductor device is extremely reliable because a sealant thereof is difficult to deteriorate even when a SiC semiconductor element is energized. The semiconductor device is produced by sealing a SiC semiconductor element 11 mounted on a multilayer substrate 12 and electrically conductive connection members 14 and 18 with a sealant 20 containing an ultraviolet light absorbent.

A package includes a leadframe having first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface, the leadframe forming a plurality of leads, a first semiconductor die mounted on the first surface of the leadframe and electrically connected to at least one of the plurality of leads, a second semiconductor die mounted on the second surface of the leadframe, wire bonds electrically connecting the second semiconductor die to the leadframe, and mold compound at least partially covering the first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die and the wire bonds.

A package includes a leadframe having first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface, the leadframe forming a plurality of leads, a first semiconductor die mounted on the first surface of the leadframe and electrically connected to at least one of the plurality of leads, a second semiconductor die mounted on the second surface of the leadframe, wire bonds electrically connecting the second semiconductor die to the leadframe, and mold compound at least partially covering the first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die and the wire bonds.

A method of attaching a metal clip to a semiconductor die includes: aligning a first bonding region of the metal clip with a first bond pad of the semiconductor die; and while the first bonding region of the metal clip is aligned with the first bond pad of the semiconductor die, forming a plurality of first wire bonds to the first bond pad of the semiconductor die through a plurality of openings in the first bonding region of the metal clip, the plurality of first wire bonds forming a joint between the metal clip and the first bond pad of the semiconductor die. Additional methods and related semiconductor packages produced from such methods are also described.