Tape carrier for TAB, integrated circuit device, a method of making the same, and an electronic device
Patent 6084291 Issued on July 4, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 21, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 21, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesSemiconductor device and display unit using the semiconductor device and notebook-size personal computer Tape carrier and assembly structure thereof Patent #: 5825081 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 081769 filed on 05/21/1998US Classes:257/668, On insulating carrier other than a printed circuit board257/666, LEAD FRAME257/667, With dam or vent for encapsulant257/669, With stress relief257/672, Small lead frame (e.g., "spider" frame) for connecting a large lead frame to a semiconductor chip257/678, HOUSING OR PACKAGE257/E23.055, Consisting of thin flexible metallic tape with or without film carrier (EPO)361/813Lead frameExaminersPrimary: Thomas, TomAssistant: Thai, Tuan V. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH01L 023/495Foreign Application Priority Data1997-05-26 JPAbstractA tape carrier for TAB includes a base material having an insulating property and an elongated shape. The base material has peripheral edges defining an opening for disposing an integrated circuit component. A first pair of portions of the peripheral edges face each other, and a second pair of portions of the peripheral edges face each other. A plurality of connection leads extend from the first pair of portions into the opening. A plurality of dummy leads extend from the second pair of portions into the opening. | |
