Texas Instruments Incorporated
Packaged semiconductor device with a reflow wall

Abstract:

A packaged semiconductor device includes a lead frame and a semiconductor device. A solder joint is coupled between the lead frame and a terminal on the semiconductor device. A reflow wall is on a portion of the lead frame and is in contact with the solder joint. A molding compound covers portions of the semiconductor device, the lead frame, the solder joint, and the reflow wall.