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Semiconductor package with a bridge for chip area connection

  • US 5,719,748 A
  • Filed: 06/28/1995
  • Issued: 02/17/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a semiconductor package of the type having a base having a recessed central portion for receiving a chip and a perimeter portion having electrical connection means which are connected through said base to outer connection means, the improvement comprising:

  • a bridge extending over said semiconductor chip and supported at said perimeter portion, said bridge having a plurality of conductive strips thereon, said strips facing away from said chip;

    a first one of said plurality of conductive strips connected to a first reference voltage at said base;

    said chip having a plurality of bonding pads which enable external connection of circuits contained in said chip, said bonding pads located adjacent said bridge; and

    means for selectively connecting said plurality of conductive strips to said bonding pads.

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