The back surface of a semiconductor chip (16) is exposed from the back
surface of an insulating resin (13), and a metal plate (23) is affixed
to this semiconductor chip (16). The back surface of this metal plate (23)
and the back surface of a first supporting member (11) are substantially
within a same plane, so that it is readily affixed to a second supporting member
(24). Accordingly, the heat generated by the semiconductor chip can be efficiently
dissipated via the metal plate (23) and the second supporting member (24).