VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH WELDED LEAD FRAME CONNECTORS AND METHOD OF MAKING

摘要

A voltage regulator controls voltage supplied from a generator or alternator and includes a voltage regulator body having at least one component receiving cavity. A lead frame is embedded within the voltage regulator body and forms external lead frame connectors and internal lead frame connectors. A voltage regulator integrated circuit and passive components are mounted within the at least one component receiving body and connected to the selected internal lead frame connectors. The lead frame can be configured such that one or more passive components are positioned over or under at least a portion of the voltage regulator IC.