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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2004
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2003
Applicant:
Inventors:
Thomas P. Glenn, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Blake A. Gillett, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Assignee:
Amkor Technology, Inc., Chandler, AZ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02L 2/144 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H02L 2/144 ;
Abstract
Semiconductor devices and methods of forming such devices are disclosed. The devices include a package allowing for increased thermal dissipation. In one embodiment, the device includes a power MOSFET die that is electrically connected to a portion of the substrate with a metal strap. The die and at least portions of the strap and substrate are encapsulated in an insulative encapsulant, such as molded plastic. A top surface of the strap is exposed to the environment through the encapsulant. The exposed surface may have grooves formed therein, or fins formed thereon, to facilitate heat transfer.