IP Library Granted Patent US 10,333,055
Granted Patent B2
US 10,333,055 · App. 15/447,320 · Granted Jun 25, 2019

Methods for magnetic sensor having non-conductive die paddle

Inventors: Shaun D. Milano (Dunbarton, NH); Michael C. Doogue (Bedford, NH); William P. Taylor (Amherst, NH)
Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
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Patent No.
US 10,333,055
App. No.
15/447,320
Granted
Jun 25, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

Methods for providing a sensor integrated circuit package including employing a conductive leadframe and forming a non-conductive die paddle in relation to the leadframe. The method can further include placing a die on the non-conductive die paddle to form an assembly, forming at least one electrical connection between the die and the leadframe, and overmolding the assembly to form an integrated circuit package.

Claims (52)

1. A method, comprising:

employing a conductive leadframe;

forming a non-conductive die paddle in relation to the leadframe;

placing a die on the non-conductive die paddle to form an assembly;

forming at least one electrical connection between the die and the leadframe;

coupling a magnetic transducer to the die;

molding a magnetic layer within the die paddle; and

overmolding the assembly to form an integrated circuit package.

2. The method according to claim 1 , further including forming the non-conductive die paddle from a plastic material.

3. The method according to claim 2 , further including molding the plastic die paddle.

4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the leadframe does not overlap with the die.

5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic transducer does not overlap with any of the leadframe.

6. The method according to claim 1 , further including overmolding the die paddle, the die, and the magnetic layer.

7. A method, comprising:

employing a conductive leadframe;

forming a non-conductive die paddle in relation to the leadframe;

placing a die on the non-conductive die paddle to form an assembly;

forming at least one electrical connection between the die and the leadframe;

overmolding the assembly to form an integrated circuit package;

positioning a Hall element in the die; and

molding a magnetic layer within the die paddle.

8. A method, comprising:

employing a conductive leadframe;

forming a non-conductive die paddle in relation to the leadframe;

placing a die on the non-conductive die paddle to form an assembly;

forming at least one electrical connection between the die and the leadframe;

overmolding the assembly to form an integrated circuit package;

positioning a magnetoresistive element; and

molding a magnetic layer within the die paddle.

9. A method, comprising:

employing a conductive leadframe;

forming a non-conductive die paddle in relation to the leadframe;

placing a die on the non-conductive die paddle to form an assembly;

forming at least one electrical connection between the die and the leadframe;

coupling a magnetic transducer to the die;

molding a magnetic layer within the die paddle;

overmolding the assembly to form an integrated circuit package; and

employing a non-conductive adhesive to secure the die to the die-paddle, wherein a material comprising the non-conductive die-paddle substantially eliminates eddy current flow in the die paddle.

10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a first surface of the leadframe and a first surface of the die are substantially coplanar.

11. A method, comprising:

employing a conductive leadframe;

positioning a non-conductive die paddle in relation to the leadframe;

positioning a die in relation to the die paddle;

coupling a magnetic transducer to the die, wherein a cross section of the device through the magnetic transducer consists of non-conductive materials; and

molding a magnetic layer within the die paddle.

12. A method, comprising:

employing a conductive leadframe;

positioning a non-conductive die paddle in relation to the leadframe, wherein the die paddle comprises a plastic material;

positioning a die in relation to the die paddle;

coupling a magnetic transducer to the die, wherein the magnetic transducer does not overlap with any conductive material;

forming at least one electrical connection from the die to the leadframe; and

molding a magnetic layer within the die paddle.

Assignments (7)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS AT REEL 053957/FRAME 0874 Recorded Nov 1, 2023
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, LLC
Reel/Frame 065420/0572 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 22, 2023
From: ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, LLC
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC., AS THE COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 064068/0459 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS (R/F 053957/0620) Recorded Jun 22, 2023
From: MIZUHO BANK, LTD., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, LLC
Reel/Frame 064068/0360 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 1, 2020
From: ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, LLC
To: MIZUHO BANK LTD., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 053957/0620 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 1, 2020
From: ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, LLC
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 053957/0874 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 7, 2017
From: ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
To: ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, LLC
Reel/Frame 041896/0703 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 6, 2017
From: MILANO, SHAUN D.; DOOGUE, MICHAEL C.; TAYLOR, WILLIAM P.
To: ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 041470/0288 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation 15049732 · Feb 22, 2016
Division 14090037 · Nov 26, 2013
Continuation 13350970 · Jan 16, 2012
Related Publication 20170179377A1 · Jun 22, 2017
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