Inventors:
Lawrence E. Frazee - Freeport IL, US
Wayne A. Lamb - Freeport IL, US
John S. Patin - Freeport IL, US
Peter A. Schelonka - Plymouth MN, US
Joel D. Stolfus - Freeport IL, US
Assignee:
Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ
International Classification:
H01L 23/495
G01P 3/42
US Classification:
257666, 257670, 257678, 257787, 257793, 257E23001, 257E23007, 257E23015, 324160, 324161, 324162, 324163, 324164, 324165
Abstract:
A sensor package apparatus includes a lead frame substrate that supports one or more electrical components, which are connected to and located on the lead frame substrate. A plurality of wire bonds are also provided, which electrically connect the electrical components to the lead frame substrate, wherein the lead frame substrate is encapsulated by a thermoset plastic to protect the plurality of wire bonds and at least one electrical component, thereby providing a sensor package apparatus comprising the lead frame substrate, the electrical component(s), and the wire bonds, while eliminating a need for a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) or a ceramic substrate in place of the lead frame substrate as a part of the sensor package apparatus. A conductive epoxy can also be provided for maintaining a connection of the electrical component(s) to the lead frame substrate. The electrical components can constitute, for example, an IC chip and/or a sensing element (e. g.