Surface mount package
View Patent ↗A surface mount package is provided that includes a first metal layer and a second metal layer configured to be electrically connected to the first metal layer. The surface mount package further includes a ceramic layer between the first and second metal layers. The ceramic layer has an opening therethrough.
1. A surface mount package comprising:
a first lead frame;
a second lead frame configured to be electrically connected to the first lead frame and forming a metal frame structure having a cavity for receiving therein a surface mounted device; and
a ceramic layer between the first and second lead frames, the ceramic layer configured to electrically isolate a positive side and a negative side of the lead frames.
2. A surface mount package in accordance with claim 1 further comprising an opening in the second lead frame and a corresponding opening in the ceramic layer.
3. A surface mount package in accordance with claim 1 wherein the first lead frame comprises a gap configured to electrically isolate the positive side and the negative side of the lead frames.