Wire bond packages for semiconductor chips and related assemblies

摘要

A package for a semiconductor chip including a plurality of input/output pads includes an insulating layer and a plurality of conductive traces. The insulating layer has a first surface for bonding with the surface of the semiconductor chip so that the input/output pads are exposed adjacent the insulating layer. The conductive traces are provided on a second surface of the insulating layer opposite the first surface wherein each of the conductive traces corresponds to a respective one of the input/output pads. In particular, the conductive traces are adapted to receive a plurality of bonding wires each of which corresponds to a respective one of the input/output pads. Accordingly, each of the bonding wires can be bonded at a first end to the respective input/output pad and at a second end to the respective conductive trace. Furthermore, the input/output pads can be on an interior portion of the surface of the semiconductor chip, and the insulating layer can have an opening therein for exposing the input/output pads. Accordingly, a dam on the second surface of the insulating layer can be provided around the opening wherein each of the conductive traces extends from adjacent the opening under the dam to a portion of the insulating layer outside the dam. Related methods and assemblies are also discussed.