The present invention comprises a lead frame substrate adapted to receive
semiconductor die and multiple passive components. The lead frame
substrate is preferably formed from a single piece of electrically
conductive material, such as copper, and may be mounted within a lead
frame package or directly onto a circuit board. The lead frame substrate
includes mounting surfaces adapted to receive the semiconductor dice and
passive components. The mounting surfaces are linked together by
temporary and/or permanent connection bars. A method to manufacture the
lead frame package includes, among other steps, forming a lead frame
substrate, applying a molding compound to the lead frame substrate to fix
each mounting surface and connection bar in place, removing the temporary
connection bars, mounting the semiconductor components on the lead frame
substrate, and applying a packaging material over the lead frame
substrate to encapsulate the semiconductor components.