A common type of chip package that uses metal leads that extend outside the housing. Lead frame technology goes back to the early days of DIP chips, but is still widely used in many package varieties.

Custom-designed, photochemically etched surface-mount and insert-mount lead frames for integrated circuit manufacturing are now available. The frame’s base materials include Kovar, nickel-iron alloys, ...

The supply of Japan-made lead frames may be insufficient to meet demand in May due to the upcoming "Golden Week" holiday in Japan. The shortage is likely to affect Taiwan's... LED leadframe maker ...