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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 1998
Filed:
Apr. 26, 1996
Akira Oga, Shiga, JP;
Yukio Yamaguchi, Shiga, JP;
Toru Nomura, Hyogo, JP;
Masanori Minamio, Osaka, JP;
Matsushita Electronics Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
In a space surrounded by outer frames formed in the shape of as rectangle is disposed a die pad in the shape of a square for mounting a semiconductor chip having electrodes. Each of the outer frames is connected with a plurality of outer leads respectively continuous with inner leads which are used for electrical connection and extended toward the die pad. Each inner lead is extended to the vicinity of a position where each electrode of the semiconductor chip is to be formed. The corners of the die pad are respectively provided with support members extending to positions away from a dam bar by a predetermined distance. The support members are connected with the inner leads via a square ring-shaped insulating member. Thus, the die pad is supported by the outer frames via the support members. Since there is no need to provide a die pad lead, the space at the corner conventionally occupied by the die pad lead can be utilized for wiring, and the leads can be easily led in.