Led lead frame assembly
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1. A light-emitting semiconductor device packaging assembly comprising:
- a light-emitting semiconductor;
input terminals connected to the light-emitting semiconductor for energizing the light-emitting semiconductor to emit light, said terminals having an electrically and thermally insulating gap therebetween wherein one of the input terminals provides primary heat sinking for the light-emitting semiconductor; and
thermally conductive material forming a thermally conducting path in the assembly for transfer of thermal energy from the heat sinking terminal to another terminal when the light-emitting semiconductor is energized.
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Abstract
An improved LED lead frame packaging assembly includes a thermally conducting, electrically insulating material that enhances the thermal conduction and structural integrity of the assembly, a UV-resistant encapsulantmaterial, and an integral ESD material that reduces electrostatic discharge. The thermally conducting, electrically insulating material creates an electrically insulating, thermally conductive path in the lead frame assembly for dissipation of power and also acts as a mounting structure thus allowing for the use of a soft encapsulant material, preferably a silicone.
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1. A light-emitting semiconductor device packaging assembly comprising:
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a light-emitting semiconductor;
input terminals connected to the light-emitting semiconductor for energizing the light-emitting semiconductor to emit light, said terminals having an electrically and thermally insulating gap therebetween wherein one of the input terminals provides primary heat sinking for the light-emitting semiconductor; and
thermally conductive material forming a thermally conducting path in the assembly for transfer of thermal energy from the heat sinking terminal to another terminal when the light-emitting semiconductor is energized. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A light-emitting semiconductor device packaging assembly comprising:
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a light-emitting diode;
a lead frame comprising first and second leads connected to the light-emitting diode for energizing the light-emitting diode to emit light and for heat sinking the light-emitting diode; and
thermally conductive material forming a thermally conductive path connecting the first and second leads for increasing the thermal conductance of the lead frame when the light emitting diode is energized. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31)
a die attach lead having a receiving portion that receives the associated LED die and that has an electrical connection to the associated LED die via a first wire bond, the die attach lead defining a heat sink for heat sinking the associated LED die; and
an isolated lead that has an electrical connection to the associated LED die via a second wire bond, the isolated lead arranged with respect to the die attach lead such that an electrically and thermally isolating gap exists therebetween that is bridged by the thermally
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- 23. The packaging assembly of claim 23 further comprising an encapsulant material disposed around the packaging assembly.
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29. A semiconductor device package for use with a semiconductor device formed in a flip chip arrangement, the package assembly comprising:
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a light-emitting semiconductor formed in a flip chip arrangement, the light-emitting semiconductor having a contact surface and one or more micro ball grid array structures attached thereto;
a lead frame connected to the one or more micro ball grid array structures, the lead frame including a plurality of electrically isolated metal layers for heat sinking the light-emitting semiconductor; and
a thermally conductive material forming a thermally conductive path between frame metal layers in the assembly for conducting heat between said frame metal layers when the light-emitting semiconductor is energized. - View Dependent Claims (30)
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