In an outer lead portion, outer lead wirings are provided on one surface
of a base insulating layer and a plurality of metal substrates are
provided on the opposite surface thereof. The plurality of metal
substrates are provided with predetermined spacings therebetween. The
outer lead wirings are not provided on the areas on the surface opposite
to the areas on the other surface of the base insulating layer on which
the slits are provided between the metal substrates. Metals such as
stainless steel, copper or copper alloy can be used for the metal
substrates. Coefficient of linear expansion of each metal substrate is
preferably equal to that of the base insulating layer.