Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Lead frame
Patent
1994-12-27
1996-06-04
Crane, Sara W.
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Lead frame
257670, H01L 23495
Patent
active
055236170
ABSTRACT:
A fuse frame for use in a semiconductor package is disclosed. A fuse frame includes an external lead arranged for electrically connecting to a first internal element of the semiconductor package and to extend externally from the semiconductor package and an internal lead arranged to be positioned entirely within the semiconductor package is also provided for electrically connecting a second internal element of the semiconductor package to a third internal element of the semiconductor package. A fuse bar supportably connects the internal lead to the external lead. The fuse bar includes a conductive material which fuses when excess current runs through it. A semiconductor package is made of a fuse frame and a die is mounted on the fuse frame such that the die supports the internal lead of the fuse frame. A programmable fuse frame is also disclosed. A programmable fuse frame includes a matrix of fuse bars and lead bars. The fuse bars may be selectively fused to define one or more isolated conductive paths through the programmable fuse frame.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4471158 (1984-09-01), Roberts
patent: 4587548 (1986-05-01), Grubbe et al.
Clark S. V.
Crane Sara W.
National Semiconductor Corporation
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