LEADFRAME-BASED SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY SEGMENTED DISPLAY DESIGN AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

摘要

A multi-segment display is disclosed. The multi-segment display includes substantially no hotspots and is substantially free of color discoloration that accompanies hotspots. The multi-segment display is configured for surface mounting. The multi-segment display is provided with a leadframe that fits into a package body thereby placing the light sources mounted on the leadframe in closer proximity to the encapsulant that fills vias of each segment.