Waterproof surface mount device package and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9240395
APP PUB NO 20120132937A1
SERIAL NO

12957225

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The present invention is directed to LED packages and methods utilizing waterproof and UV resistant packages with improved structural integrity. In some embodiments, the improved structural integrity is provided by various features in the lead frame that the casing material encompasses to improve the adhesion between the lead frame and the casing for a stronger, waterproof package. Moreover, in some embodiments the improved structural integrity and waterproofing is further provided by improved adhesion between the encapsulant and the casing. Some embodiments also provide for improved wire bonds, with the length, thickness, and loop height of the wire bonds controlled and optimized for improved adhesion between the wire bonds and the encapsulant as well as improved reliability.

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CREELED INC4400 SILICON DRIVE DURHAM NC 27703

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chan, Alex Chi Keung Sheung Shui, HK 9 215
Hong, Li Fei Huizhou, CN 1 21
Pang, Charles Chak Hau Fanling, HK 7 107

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