Electronic devices

Abstract

This electronic device is provided with: a substrate that has a substrate main surface and a substrate rear surface that are separate from one another in the thickness direction; an electronic element that has an element main surface, with a first main-surface electrode formed on the element main surface; a wiring part that is formed upon the substrate main surface, and transmits a control signal for controlling the electronic element; a conduction member that has a main surface and a rear surface that are separate from one another in the thickness direction, with the rear surface joined to the wiring part; a conductive first lead that is disposed upon the substrate main surface; and a first connection member that is joined to the first main-surface electrode and the main surface of the conduction member. The first lead includes a first pad part that is separate from the wiring part and joined to the electronic element. The wiring part and the first main-surface electrode are electrically connected to one another via the conduction member and the first connection member.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to electronic devices. [Background technology]

[0002] One of the various electronic devices is called an IPM (Intelligent Power Module). This electronic device includes an electronic element, a control element, and a lead frame (see Patent Document 1). The electronic element is a power semiconductor element that performs power control. The control element controls the electronic element. The lead frame supports the electronic element and the control element, and provides a conductive path for these elements. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-4893 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Generally, the more control signals are input to or output from a control element, the more conductive paths connected to the control elements must be increased. However, as electronic devices become more highly integrated, it becomes difficult to form conductive paths in a small space using a metal lead frame as in the past. In fact, lead frames are formed and processed by pressing or etching using a mold, making it difficult to make them thinner or more dense.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device that allows for higher integration. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An electronic device provided by one aspect of the present disclosure includes a substrate having a substrate main surface and a substrate back surface spaced apart from each other in a thickness direction, an electronic element having an element main surface and a first main surface electrode formed on the element main surface, a wiring section formed on the substrate main surface and transmitting a control signal for controlling the electronic element, a conductive member having a main surface and a back surface spaced apart from each other in the thickness direction and the back surface joined to the wiring section, a conductive first lead disposed on the substrate main surface, and a first connection member joined to the main surface of the conductive member and the first main surface electrode. The first lead includes a first pad portion spaced apart from the wiring section and joined to the electronic element. The wiring section and the first main surface electrode are electrically connected to each other via the conductive member and the first connection member. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the electronic device of the present disclosure, higher integration than ever before is possible. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an electronic device according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 3] 1 is a plan view showing an electronic device according to a first embodiment, in which a resin member is shown by imaginary lines. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a bottom view showing the electronic device according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] 1 is a side view (left side view) showing an electronic device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG. [Figure 10]FIG. 11 is a plan view showing an electronic device according to a second embodiment, in which a resin member is shown by imaginary lines. [Figure 11] 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Preferred embodiments of the electronic device of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0010] 1 to 9 show an electronic device A1 according to a first embodiment. The electronic device A1 includes a substrate 1, a wiring section 2, two electronic elements 3, two control elements 4, a plurality of passive elements 5, a plurality of leads 6, a plurality of first connection members 71, a plurality of second connection members 72, a plurality of third connection members 73, and a resin member 8. The plurality of leads 6 include a plurality of first leads 61, a plurality of second leads 62, a plurality of third leads 63, and a plurality of fourth leads 64. The electronic device A1 is, for example, an IPM (Intelligent Power Module), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The electronic device A1 is used for applications such as air conditioners and motor control devices.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the electronic device A1. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the electronic device A1. FIG. 3 is a plan view corresponding to FIG. 2, and shows the resin member 8 with an imaginary line (two-dot chain line). FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing the electronic device A1. FIG. 5 is a side view (left side view) showing the electronic device A1. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 3. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 3. FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG. 3. In FIG. 9, the first connecting member 71 and the third connecting member 73 are omitted.

[0012] For convenience of explanation, three mutually orthogonal directions (x direction, y direction, z direction) will be referred to. The z direction corresponds to the thickness direction of the electronic device A1. The x direction and the y direction are included in a plan view of the electronic device A1 (e.g., FIG. 3). When distinguishing between two orientations in the x direction, one is referred to as the x1 direction and the other as the x2 direction. The same applies to the y1 direction and the y2 direction, and the z1 direction and the z2 direction. In this disclosure, the case viewed in (along) the z direction may be expressed using the term "planar view."

[0013] As can be seen from FIG. 4 and FIG. 6, the substrate 1 has a shape in which the dimension (thickness) in the z direction is relatively smaller than the dimensions in the x direction or y direction. In the illustrated example, the substrate 1 has a rectangular shape long in the x direction in a plan view. The thickness of the substrate 1 is, for example, 0.1 mm or more and 1.0 mm or less, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. The dimensions (length, width, thickness) of the substrate 1 are not particularly limited. The substrate 1 is made of an insulating material. In addition, the material of the substrate 1 is preferably a material having a higher thermal conductivity than, for example, the resin member 8. For example, the substrate 1 is made of ceramic. Examples of ceramic include alumina (Al2O3), silicon nitride (SiN), aluminum nitride (AlN), and alumina containing zirconia.

[0014] The substrate 1 has a substrate main surface 11 and a substrate back surface 12. The substrate main surface 11 and the substrate back surface 12 are spaced apart from each other in the z direction. The substrate main surface 11 faces the z2 direction, and the substrate back surface 12 faces the z1 direction. The substrate main surface 11 and the substrate back surface 12 are flat surfaces perpendicular to the z direction, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The substrate main surface 11 has a wiring portion 2 formed thereon, and a plurality of first leads 61, a plurality of third leads 63, and a plurality of electronic components mounted thereon. The plurality of electronic components include two electronic elements 3 and two control elements 4. The substrate back surface 12 is exposed from the resin member 8. The substrate main surface 11 and the substrate back surface 12 are each, for example, rectangular in plan view. The shape of the substrate 1 in plan view is not limited.

[0015] The wiring section 2 is formed on the substrate main surface 11. The wiring section 2 is made of a conductive material. The constituent material of the wiring section 2 is, for example, silver (Ag) or an Ag alloy (for example, Ag-Pt or AgPd). The constituent material may be copper (Cu) or a Cu alloy, or gold (Au) or an Au alloy, instead of Ag or an Ag alloy. The wiring section 2 is formed by printing a paste material containing the above constituent material and then firing the paste material, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. The wiring section 2 is a conductive path to each control element 4. Various control signals for controlling each electronic element 3 flow through the wiring section 2. The control signals include a drive signal and a detection signal. The drive signal is a signal for controlling the drive of the electronic element 3. The detection signal is a signal for detecting the operating state of the electronic element 3 (for example, a voltage value, a current value, etc.).

[0016] As shown in FIG. 3, the wiring section 2 includes a plurality of pad sections 21 and a plurality of connection wirings 22. Each of the plurality of pad sections 21 has a rectangular shape in a plan view. The plurality of pad sections 21 are spaced apart from one another. The plurality of pad sections 21 are portions to which other components are bonded. In the electronic device A1, a plurality of conductive members 29, a plurality of control elements 4, a plurality of passive elements 5, a plurality of third leads 63, a plurality of fourth leads 64, and a plurality of third connection members 73 are bonded to the plurality of pad sections 21. The plurality of connection wirings 22 connect the plurality of pad sections 21 together so that the conduction path of the electronic device A1 has a desired circuit configuration.

[0017] Each of the plurality of conductive members 29 is, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped block material, and has a rectangular shape in a plan view. Each conductive member 29 is made of, for example, Cu. Other conductive materials may be used instead of Cu. For example, metals other than Cu may be used, or semiconductor materials (such as Si) doped with impurities to increase electrical conductivity may be used.

[0018] Each of the multiple conductive members 29 has a main surface 291 and a back surface 292. The main surface 291 and the back surface 292 are spaced apart from each other in the z direction. The main surface 291 faces the z2 direction, and the back surface 292 faces the z1 direction. The main surface 291 and the back surface 292 are each flat surfaces perpendicular to the z direction, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The first connection member 71 is joined to the main surface 291. As a result, the conductive member 29 is electrically connected to the first connection member 71.

[0019] Each conductive member 29 and the electronic element 3 electrically connected to the conductive member 29 are aligned in an orthogonal direction perpendicular to the z direction. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the orthogonal direction corresponds to the direction in which the first connection member 71 that electrically connects them extends in a plan view. The main surface 291 overlaps the electronic element 3, for example, when viewed in the orthogonal direction. The thickness (dimension in the z direction) of the conductive member 29 is greater than the difference between the thickness of the wiring portion 2 and the thickness of the first lead 61. Preferably, the main surface 291 overlaps the main surface of the electronic element 3 (the above-mentioned element main surface 31). The main surface 291 may be located above each electronic element 3 in the z direction (z2 direction).

[0020] Each conductive member 29 is bonded to each pad portion 21 (wiring portion 2) by a conductive bonding material (not shown). For example, solder, metal paste (silver paste or copper paste, etc.), or sintered metal (sintered silver, etc.) is used as the conductive bonding material. When each conductive member 29 is bonded to each pad portion 21, the back surface 292 faces each pad portion 21. The bonding method between each conductive member 29 and each pad portion 21 may be other methods such as ultrasonic bonding or laser bonding. In the example shown in FIG. 3, each conductive member 29 is larger than the pad portion 21 to which the conductive member 29 is bonded in a plan view. Alternatively, the conductive member 29 may be the same size as the pad portion 21 (including the case where they are substantially the same size), or may be smaller than the pad portion 21.

[0021] The two electronic elements 3 are disposed on the first leads 61 (first pad portions 611). When distinguishing between the two electronic elements 3, one is referred to as electronic element 3a and the other is referred to as electronic element 3b. Each electronic element 3 is, for example, a power transistor that controls power. Each electronic element 3 is, for example, a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) made of a silicon carbide (SiC) substrate. Each electronic element 3 may be a MOSFET made of a Si substrate instead of a SiC substrate, and may include, for example, an IGBT element. Alternatively, each electronic element 3 may be a MOSFET including gallium nitride (GaN). Although the electronic device A1 includes two electronic elements 3, the number of electronic elements 3 is not limited and is appropriately changed according to requirements for the electronic device A1.

[0022] Each electronic element 3 has an element principal surface 31 and an element rear surface 32. The element principal surface 31 and the element rear surface 32 are spaced apart from each other in the z direction. The element principal surface 31 faces the z2 direction, and the element rear surface 32 faces the z1 direction. The element principal surface 31 and the element rear surface 32 are flat, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In each electronic element 3, a first principal surface electrode 311 and a second principal surface electrode 312 are formed on the element principal surface 31. The first principal surface electrode 311 and the second principal surface electrode 312 are spaced apart from each other. In a plan view, the second principal surface electrode 312 is larger than the first principal surface electrode 311. One end of each first connection member 71 is joined to each first principal surface electrode 311. One end of each second connection member 72 is joined to each second principal surface electrode 312. In each electronic element 3, a rear surface electrode 321 is formed on the element rear surface 32. The back surface electrode 321 is formed on the entire surface (or substantially the entire surface) of the element back surface 32. Each back surface electrode 321 is joined to a first lead 61 (first pad portion 611). In an example in which each electronic element 3 is configured as a MOSFET, the first principal surface electrode 311 is, for example, a gate electrode, the second principal surface electrode 312 is, for example, a source electrode, and the back surface electrode 321 is, for example, a drain electrode.

[0023] The electronic element 3a receives a drive signal from the control element 4 (control element 4a described below) to the first principal surface electrode 311, and performs a switching operation (i.e., switches between a conductive state and a cut-off state) in response to the drive signal. In the conductive state, a current flows from the back surface electrode 321 (drain electrode) to the second principal surface electrode 312 (source electrode), and in the cut-off state, no such current flows.

[0024] Like the electronic element 3a, a drive signal is input from a control element 4 (control element 4b described below) to a first principal surface electrode 311 of the electronic element 3b, and the electronic element 3b switches between a conductive state and a cut-off state in response to the input drive signal.

[0025] The two protective elements 39 are for preventing a reverse voltage from being applied to each electronic element 3. Each protective element 39 is, for example, a diode. Each protective element 39 is disposed on each first lead 61 (first pad portion 611). Each protective element 39 is connected in inverse parallel to each electronic element 3. The protective element 39 includes a principal surface electrode 391 and a back surface electrode 392. The principal surface electrode 391 is formed on the principal surface (surface facing the z2 direction) of the protective element 39, and the back surface electrode 392 is formed on the back surface (surface facing the z1 direction) of the protective element 39. Each second connection member 72 is joined to the principal surface electrode 391, and the principal surface electrode 391 and the second principal surface electrode 312 are electrically connected to each other via each second connection member 72. The back surface electrode 392 is joined to each first lead 61, and the back surface electrode 392 and the back surface electrode 321 are electrically connected to each other via each first lead 61. When each protection element 39 is a diode, the main surface electrode 391 is an anode electrode, and the back surface electrode 392 is a cathode electrode.

[0026] Each of the two control elements 4 controls the driving of each of the electronic elements 3. Each of the control elements 4 is disposed on the substrate main surface 11. When distinguishing between the two control elements 4, one is referred to as control element 4a and the other is referred to as control element 4b.

[0027] The control element 4a controls the driving of the electronic element 3a. The control element 4a controls the switching operation of the electronic element 3a by inputting a driving signal (for example, a gate voltage) to the first principal surface electrode 311 (gate electrode) of the electronic element 3a. Each of the multiple third connection members 73 is joined to the control element 4a. The control element 4a is electrically connected to the first principal surface electrode 311 of the electronic element 3a via each third connection member 73, the wiring portion 2, the conductive member 29, and the first connection member 71. Therefore, the driving signal output from the control element 4a is input to the first principal surface electrode 311 of the electronic element 3a via each third connection member 73, the wiring portion 2, the conductive member 29, and the first connection member 71. As shown in FIG. 9, the upper surface (surface facing the z2 direction) of the control element 4a is located in the z1 direction from the element principal surface 31 of each electronic element 3. The upper surface of the control element 4a is located at the same (or substantially the same) position in the z direction as, for example, the upper surface (surface facing the z2 direction) of a first pad portion 611 described below.

[0028] The control element 4b controls the driving of the electronic element 3b. The control element 4b controls the switching operation of the electronic element 3b by inputting a driving signal (for example, a gate voltage) to the first main surface electrode 311 (gate electrode) of the electronic element 3b. In this embodiment, the control element 4b constitutes the control device 40 together with a resin package 401 and a plurality of connection terminals 402. The control device 40 is a package of the SOP (Small Outline Package) type. The package type of the control device 40 is not limited to the SOP type, and may be other types of packages such as a QFP (Quad Flat Package) type, a SOJ (Small Outline J-lead Package) type, a QFN (Quad Flatpack No Lead) type, and a SON (Small-Outline No Lead) type. The resin package 401 is made of, for example, epoxy resin, and covers the control element 4b. The plurality of connection terminals 402 protrude from the resin package 401 and are electrically connected to the control element 4b inside the resin package 401. The control element 4b has each connection terminal 402 conductively joined to each pad portion 21 (wiring portion 2) via a conductive bonding material (such as solder, metal paste, or sintered metal). The control element 4b is conductively connected to the first principal surface electrode 311 of the electronic element 3a via the wiring portion 2, the conductive member 29, and the first connecting member 71. Thus, a drive signal output from the control element 4b is input to the first principal surface electrode 311 of the electronic element 3b via the wiring portion 2, the conductive member 29, and the first connecting member 71.

[0029] The passive elements 5 are disposed on the main surface 11 of the substrate 1 and are bonded to the pads 21 (wiring portions 2). The passive elements 5 are, for example, resistors, capacitors, coils, diodes, etc. The passive elements 5 include a thermistor 5a.

[0030] The thermistor 5a is conductively joined to two pads 21 of the wiring section 2. Each pad 21 is conductively connected to two different third leads 63 via the wiring section 2. When a voltage is applied between the two third leads 63, the thermistor 5a outputs a current according to the ambient temperature.

[0031] Each of the leads 6 is made of a material containing a metal. Preferably, each lead 6 has a higher thermal conductivity than the substrate 1. Each lead 6 is made of, for example, copper (Cu), aluminum, iron (Fe), oxygen-free copper, or an alloy thereof (for example, a Cu-Sn alloy, a Cu-Zr alloy, a Cu-Fe alloy, etc.). The surface of each lead 6 may be plated (for example, nickel plated). The leads 6 may be formed, for example, by pressing a metal die against a metal plate, or by etching a metal plate. The thickness (dimension in the z direction) of each lead 6 is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 0.4 mm or more and 0.8 mm or less. The leads 6 are spaced apart from each other. Each lead 6 includes a portion covered with the resin member 8 and a portion exposed from the resin member 8.

[0032] Each of the multiple first leads 61 is supported by the resin member 8 and the substrate 1. Each first lead 61 includes a first pad portion 611 and a first terminal portion 612. In each first lead 61, the first pad portion 611 and the first terminal portion 612 are electrically connected to each other.

[0033] Each of the first pad portions 611 is covered with a resin member 8. Each of the first pad portions 611 is disposed on the substrate main surface 11 of the substrate 1 and overlaps the substrate 1 in a plan view. Each of the first pad portions 611 is bonded to the substrate main surface 11 by a bonding material (not shown). In order to increase the bonding strength between each of the first pad portions 611 and the substrate 1, a metal layer may be provided on the substrate main surface 11 to which each of the first pad portions 611 is bonded. By using the same material as the wiring portion 2 for the metal layer, the metal layer can be formed in a lump together with the formation of the wiring portion 2.

[0034] A pair of electronic elements 3 and protective elements 39 are mounted on each first pad portion 611. A back electrode 321 (drain electrode) of each electronic element 3 and a back electrode 392 (cathode electrode) of each protective element 39 are conductively joined to each first pad portion 611 by a conductive bonding material (not shown). The conductive bonding material is, for example, solder, metal paste, or sintered metal. This allows the back electrode 321 of each electronic element 3 to be conductive with the back electrode 392 of each protective element 39. The element back surface 32 of each electronic element 3 and the back surface (surface facing the z1 direction) of each protective element 39 face each first pad portion 611. As shown in FIG. 8, a thickness (dimension in the z direction) T2 of each first pad portion 611 is larger than a thickness (dimension in the z direction) T1 of the wiring portion 2.

[0035] Each of the first terminals 612 is exposed from the resin member 8. Each of the first terminals 612 is bent in the z2 direction. Each of the first terminals 612 is an external terminal of the electronic device A1. Since each of the first pads 611 is electrically connected to the back surface electrode 321 of each of the electronic elements 3, a drain current of each of the electronic elements 3 flows through each of the first terminals 612.

[0036] Each of the multiple second leads 62 is supported by the resin member 8. Each second lead 62 includes a second pad portion 621 and a second terminal portion 622. In each second lead 62, the second pad portion 621 and the second terminal portion 622 are electrically connected to each other.

[0037] Each second pad portion 621 is covered with a resin member 8. Each second pad portion 621 does not overlap the substrate 1 in a plan view. A plurality of second connection members 72 are bonded to each second pad portion 621. Each second connection member 72 bonded to each second pad portion 621 is bonded to the second principal surface electrode 312 of each electronic element 3. As a result, each second pad portion 621 is electrically connected to the second principal surface electrode 312 (source electrode) of each electronic element 3 via each second connection member 72.

[0038] Each second terminal portion 622 is exposed from the resin member 8. Each second terminal portion 622 is bent in the z2 direction. Each second terminal portion 622 is an external terminal of the electronic device A1. Since the second pad portion 621 is electrically connected to the second principal surface electrode 312 (source electrode) of each electronic element 3, a source current of each electronic element 3 flows through the second terminal portion 622.

[0039] Each of the multiple third leads 63 is supported by the resin member 8 and the substrate 1. Each third lead 63 includes a third pad portion 631 and a third terminal portion 632. In each third lead 63, the third pad portion 631 and the third terminal portion 632 are electrically connected to each other.

[0040] Each of the third pad portions 631 is covered with a resin member 8. Each of the third pad portions 631 is disposed on the main surface 11 of the substrate 1 and overlaps the substrate 1 in a plan view. Each of the third pad portions 631 is conductively joined to each of the pad portions 21 of the wiring portion 2 by a conductive bonding material (not shown). Each of the pad portions 21 to which each of the third pad portions 631 is joined is conductive to each of the control elements 4 via each of the connection wirings 22. Thus, each of the third pad portions 631 is conductive to each of the control elements 4 via the wiring portion 2.

[0041] Each of the third terminal portions 632 is exposed from the resin member 8. Each of the third terminal portions 632 is bent in the z2 direction. Each of the third terminal portions 632 is an external terminal of the electronic device A1. Since each of the third pad portions 631 is electrically connected to each of the control elements 4, each of the third terminal portions 632 is an input terminal for various control signals to each of the control elements 4 or an output terminal for various control signals from each of the control elements 4.

[0042] Each of the multiple fourth leads 64 is supported by the resin member 8 and the substrate 1. Each fourth lead 64 includes a fourth pad portion 641 and a fourth terminal portion 642. In each fourth lead 64, the fourth pad portion 641 and the fourth terminal portion 642 are electrically connected to each other.

[0043] Each fourth pad portion 641 is covered with a resin member 8. Each fourth pad portion 641 is disposed on the main surface 11 of the substrate 1 and overlaps the substrate 1 in a plan view. Each fourth pad portion 641 is conductively joined to each pad portion 21 of the wiring portion 2 by a conductive bonding material (not shown). Each pad portion 21 to which each fourth pad portion 641 is joined is conductive to each thermistor 5a via each connection wiring 22. Therefore, each fourth pad portion 641 is conductive to each thermistor 5a via the wiring portion 2.

[0044] Each fourth terminal portion 642 is exposed from the resin member 8. Each fourth terminal portion 642 is bent in the z2 direction. Each fourth terminal portion 642 overlaps with each third terminal portion 632 when viewed in the x direction. Each fourth terminal portion 642 is an external terminal of the electronic device A1. Since each fourth pad portion 641 is electrically connected to the thermistor 5a, each fourth terminal portion 642 is a temperature detection terminal.

[0045] 3, one first lead 61 and one second lead 62 are provided for each of the two electronic elements 3. That is, the electronic device A1 has two first leads 61 and two second leads 62. As the number of electronic elements 3 increases, the number of first leads 61 and second leads 62 also increases. Similarly, the electronic device A1 has four fourth leads 64 (two fourth leads 64 are provided for each of the two thermistors 5a).

[0046] Each of the first connection members 71, the second connection members 72, the third connection members 73, and the fourth connection member 74 electrically connects two members spaced apart from each other. In the illustrated example, each of the first connection members 71, the second connection members 72, the third connection members 73, and the fourth connection member 74 is a wire (bonding wire).

[0047] The multiple first connection members 71 are respectively joined to the first principal surface electrode 311 (gate electrode) of each electronic element 3 and the principal surface 291 of each conductive member 29, and electrically connect the first principal surface electrode 311 of each electronic element 3 to the conductive member 29. Each first connection member 71 is made of, for example, Au, but may also be made of Cu or Al. The wire diameter of each first connection member 71 and the number of first connection members 71 are not limited to the example shown in FIG.

[0048] Each first connection member 71 includes a pair of joint portions 711, 712 and a linear portion 713. The joint portion 711 is a portion that is joined to the first principal surface electrode 311. The joint portion 712 is a portion that is joined to the principal surface 291 of the conductive member 29. The linear portion 713 is a portion that connects the pair of joint portions 711, 712. The linear portion 713 extends from each of the pair of joint portions 711, 712.

[0049] In each of the first connection members 71, for example, the joint 711 is formed before the joint 712. In the example shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, each of the first connection members 71 is formed by a wire bonding device using a capillary. Specifically, the joint 711 is formed by ball bonding, and the joint 712 is formed by stitch bonding. The joint 711 is an example of a "preceding bonding portion", and the joint 712 is an example of a "following bonding portion". Unlike the present embodiment, the joint 712 may be formed before the joint 711. In this case, the joint 712 is formed by ball bonding, and the joint 711 is formed by stitch bonding. Also, each of the first connection members 71 may be formed by a wire bonding device using a wedge tool instead of a capillary. In this case, the joint 711 and the joint 712 are each formed by wedge bonding.

[0050] Each of the second connection members 72 is joined to the second principal surface electrode 312 (source electrode) of the electronic element 3 and the second pad portion 621 of the second lead 62, and electrically connects the second principal surface electrode 312 and the second lead 62. Each of the second connection members 72 is joined to the second principal surface electrode 312 (source electrode) of the electronic element 3 and the principal surface electrode 391 (anode electrode) of the protective element 39, and electrically connects the second principal surface electrode 312 and the principal surface electrode 391. Each of the second connection members 72 is made of, for example, Al, Cu, or Au, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The wire diameter of each of the second connection members 72 and the number of the second connection members 72 are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 3.

[0051] 6, each second connection member 72 includes a pair of joint portions 721, 722, an intermediate joint portion 723, and two linear portions 724. The joint portion 721 is a portion joined to the second principal surface electrode 312. The joint portion 722 is a portion joined to the second pad portion 621 of the second lead 62. The intermediate joint portion 723 is a portion joined to the principal surface electrode 391 of the protection element 39. One of the two linear portions 724 is a portion that connects the joint portion 721 and the intermediate joint portion 723, and the other is a portion that connects the joint portion 722 and the intermediate joint portion 723.

[0052] 3 and 6, the second principal surface electrode 312 (electronic element 3), the principal surface electrode 391 (protective element 39), and the second pad portion 621 (second lead 62) are electrically connected to one another by one second connection member 72, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, instead of each second connection member 72, a wire for electrically connecting the second principal surface electrode 312 and the principal surface electrode 391 and a wire for electrically connecting the principal surface electrode 391 and the second pad portion 621 may be separately provided. Instead of each second connection member 72, a wire for electrically connecting the second principal surface electrode 312 and the second pad portion 621 and a wire for electrically connecting the second principal surface electrode 312 and the principal surface electrode 391 may be separately provided.

[0053] The third connection members 73 are respectively joined to the control element 4a and each pad portion 21 of the wiring section 2, and electrically connect the control element 4 and the wiring section 2. Each third connection member 73 is made of, for example, Au, Cu, or Al. The wire diameter of each third connection member 73 and the number of third connection members 73 are not limited to the example shown in FIG.

[0054] The fourth connection member 74 is bonded to the second principal surface electrode 312 of the electronic element 3b and the principal surface 291 of the conductive member 29, and conducts the second principal surface electrode 312 and the conductive member 29. Since the conductive member 29 is conductive to the wiring section 2, a detection signal for detecting a current (e.g., a source current) flowing through the second principal surface electrode 312 of the electronic element 3b is transmitted to the wiring section 2. The fourth connection member 74 is made of, for example, Au, Cu, or Al. The wire diameter of the fourth connection member 74 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 3. A plurality of fourth connection members 74 may be used. As with each first connection member 71, the portion of the fourth connection member 74 that is bonded to the second principal surface electrode 312 is formed before the portion that is bonded to the principal surface 291. The order of formation of these may be reversed. The fourth connection member 74 may be formed by a wire bonding device using a capillary, or may be formed by a wire bonding device using a wedge tool.

[0055] The resin member 8 covers the substrate 1 (excluding the substrate rear surface 12), the wiring section 2, the two electronic elements 3, the two control elements 4 (control device 40), the passive elements 5, parts of each of the leads 6, the first connection members 71, the second connection members 72, the third connection members 73, and the fourth connection member 74. The resin member 8 is made of an insulating material such as epoxy resin or silicone gel. The resin member 8 is formed by molding, for example.

[0056] The resin member 8 has a resin main surface 81, a resin back surface 82, and a plurality of resin side surfaces 831 to 834. The resin main surface 81 and the resin back surface 82 are spaced apart from each other in the z direction. The resin main surface 81 faces the z2 direction, and the resin back surface 82 faces the z1 direction. The resin main surface 81 and the resin back surface 82 are flat surfaces perpendicular to the z direction, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. The substrate back surface 12 is exposed from the resin back surface 82. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIG. 9, the substrate back surface 12 and the resin back surface 82 are flush with each other, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. The plurality of resin side surfaces 831 to 834 are connected to the resin main surface 81 and the resin back surface 82, respectively. The two resin side surfaces 831, 832 are spaced apart from each other in the x direction. The resin side surface 831 faces the x1 direction, and the resin side surface 832 faces the x2 direction. The two resin side surfaces 833, 834 are spaced apart from each other in the y direction. The resin side surface 833 faces the y1 direction, and the resin side surface 834 faces the y2 direction. In the illustrated example, each of the resin side surfaces 831-834 is bent at the center (or near the center) in the z direction, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, each of the resin side surfaces 831-834 may be flat overall, or may be curved with a predetermined curvature.

[0057] In the electronic device A1, the first leads 61 and the second leads 62 each protrude from the resin side surface 833, and the third leads 63 and the fourth leads 64 each protrude from the resin side surface 834. That is, the power terminals connected to the electronic elements 3 and the control signal terminals connected to the control elements 4 protrude from the side surfaces opposite to each other.

[0058] The effects of the electronic device A1 will be described below.

[0059] The electronic device A1 includes a wiring section 2 formed on the substrate 1 (substrate main surface 11). The wiring section 2 constitutes a path for transmitting a control signal (e.g., a drive signal) for controlling each electronic element 3. In detail, for example, a drive signal for the electronic element 3 is output from the control element 4 and input to the first main surface electrode 311 via the wiring section 2, the conductive member 29, and the first connection member 71. The wiring section 2 is formed, for example, by printing silver paste in a predetermined pattern on the substrate 1 and then firing it. With this configuration, unlike a case in which a transmission path is formed by a metal lead frame, it is possible to make the transmission path thinner and denser. Therefore, the electronic device A1 allows for high integration.

[0060] The electronic device A1 includes a conductive member 29 that is electrically connected to the wiring portion 2. A first connection member 71 is used to electrically connect (the first principal surface electrode 311 of) the electronic element 3 and (the principal surface 291 of) the conductive member 29. In general, the first connection member 71 made of a bonding wire has a relatively large inductance component and may cause noise to occur. In contrast, in the electronic device A1, the first connection member 71 is not directly connected to the wiring portion 2, but is connected to a conductive member 29 (having a smaller inductance component than the first connection member 71) made of a block material. This makes it possible to shorten the length of the first connection member 71 (i.e., to reduce the inductance component), thereby making it possible to suppress the generation of noise.

[0061] For comparison, a configuration in which the conductive member 29 is not provided, unlike the electronic device A1, is assumed. In this case, for example, as shown by an imaginary line (two-dot chain line) in FIG. 8, the first connection member 71' is directly connected to the first principal surface electrode 311 of the electronic element 3 and the wiring portion 2. However, as shown in FIG. 8, the first connection member 71' is likely to come into contact with the first pad portion 611, which may cause an unintended short circuit. One reason for the contact between the first connection member 71' and the first pad portion 611 is that there is a large difference in height between the upper surface (element principal surface 31) of the first principal surface electrode 311 and the upper surface of the pad portion 21. In contrast, in the electronic device A1, the conductive member 29 is provided, and the first connection member 71 is joined to the first principal surface electrode 311 of the electronic element 3 and the principal surface 291 of the conductive member 29, thereby reducing the above-mentioned difference in height. As a result, it is possible to suppress the contact between the first connection member 71 and the first pad portion 611. That is, the electronic device A1 suppresses unintended short circuits and improves reliability. In particular, in the electronic device A1, the main surface 291 of the conductive member 29 overlaps with the electronic element 3 in the horizontal direction (the direction perpendicular to the z direction). The perpendicular direction corresponds to the direction in which the conductive members 29 and the electronic elements 3 electrically connected to the conductive members 29 are aligned in a plan view. In this case, the entire first connection member 71 is located above the first pad portion 611 (z2 direction), so that contact between the first connection member 71 and the first pad portion 611 can be reliably avoided.

[0062] As a method for avoiding contact between the first connection member 71 and the first pad portion 611 without providing the conductive member 29, for example, the following alternative method is conceivable. That is, the linear portion 713 of the first connection member 71 is lengthened so that the linear portion is sufficiently separated from the first pad portion 611 in the z direction. However, this alternative method increases the overall length of the first connection member 71, which increases the inductance component. In addition, depending on the wire diameter and constituent material (e.g., Au or Cu) of the first connection member 71, the first connection member 71 may be pushed down by the poured molding resin when the resin member 8 is formed, which may cause a conduction failure such as a break or an unintended short circuit. In view of this, the configuration of the electronic device A1 is advantageous in suppressing an increase in the inductance component and suppressing a conduction failure.

[0063] In the electronic device A1, the electronic element 3 is joined to the first pad portion 611, and the back surface electrode 321 of the electronic element 3 and the first lead 61 are electrically connected. The second main surface electrode 312 of the electronic element 3 is electrically connected to the second lead 62 via a plurality of second connection members 72. With this configuration, a path to the electronic element 3, through which a relatively large current flows, can be formed by the first lead 61 and the second lead 62. This is advantageous in that the allowable current amount can be made larger than when the current path to the electronic element 3 is formed by the wiring portion 2. In other words, the electronic device A1 can be highly integrated while ensuring the allowable current to the electronic element 3.

[0064] In the electronic device A1, the two first leads 61 have a higher thermal conductivity than the substrate 1. This makes it possible to suppress a decrease in the amount of heat dissipated from each electronic element 3. In particular, since the electronic element 3 is mounted on the first pad portion 611 of the first lead 61, the heat from the electronic element 3 can be more efficiently transferred to each first lead 61. Furthermore, since each first lead 61 is exposed from the resin member 8, a conductive path from the outside to each electronic element 3 is formed, and the heat dissipation characteristic from the electronic element 3 can be further improved. Furthermore, since the substrate back surface 12 of the substrate 1 is exposed from the resin member 8 (resin back surface 82), the heat transferred from each electronic element 3 to the substrate 1 can be efficiently released to the outside.

[0065] In the electronic device A1, the control device 40 includes a resin package 401 that covers the control element 4b. If a resin package that covers the control element 4b is not used instead, the high voltage and high current required for the shipping inspection cannot be passed through the control element 4b. Therefore, the shipping inspection must wait until the finished product is equipped with the resin member 8. In this case, if the control element 4b is determined to be defective in the shipping inspection, the entire finished product will be discarded even if the parts other than the control element 4b are normal. On the other hand, since the control element 4b is covered by the resin package 401, the control device 40 can pass the high voltage and high current required for the shipping inspection. Therefore, it is possible to inspect the control device 40 before the finished product is made, and if the control element 4b is defective, only the control device 40 can be discarded.

[0066] An electronic device A2 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 10 and Fig. 11. Fig. 10 is a plan view showing the electronic device A2, in which a resin member 8 is shown by imaginary lines. Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI in Fig. 10.

[0067] 10, unlike the electronic device A1, the electronic device A2 has two electronic elements 3 electrically connected. As described below, in the electronic device A2, the two electronic elements 3 are connected to each other to form a leg. The electronic element 3a forms an upper arm circuit of the leg, and the electronic element 3b forms a lower arm circuit of the leg.

[0068] In the electronic device A2, the multiple leads 6 include multiple third leads 63, multiple fourth leads 64, two input leads 65, 66, an output lead 67, and a detection lead 68. The two input leads 65, 66, the output lead 67, and the detection lead 68 are each partially covered with the resin member 8, and the other portions are exposed from the resin member 8.

[0069] The input lead 65 is supported by the resin member 8 and the substrate 1. The input lead 65 includes a pad portion 651 and a terminal portion 652. In the input lead 65, the pad portion 651 and the terminal portion 652 are electrically connected to each other.

[0070] The pad portion 651 is covered with a resin member 8. The pad portion 651 is disposed on the substrate main surface 11 and overlaps the substrate 1 in a plan view. The pad portion 651 is bonded to the substrate main surface 11 by, for example, a bonding material (not shown). In order to increase the bonding strength between the pad portion 651 and the substrate 1, a metal layer may be provided between the pad portion 651 and the substrate main surface 11. The metal layer is formed, for example, from the same material as the wiring portion 2. This allows the wiring portion 2 and the metal layer to be formed collectively.

[0071] The electronic element 3a is mounted on the pad portion 651. The pad portion 651 and a back electrode 321 (drain electrode) of the electronic element 3a are conductively joined to each other by a conductive bonding material (not shown). The conductive bonding material is, for example, solder, metal paste, or sintered metal. The element back surface 32 of the electronic element 3a faces the pad portion 651.

[0072] The terminal portion 652 is exposed from the resin member 8. The terminal portion 652 is bent in the z2 direction at a location a predetermined distance away from the resin member 8. The terminal portion 652 is an external terminal of the electronic device A2. Since the pad portion 651 is electrically connected to the back electrode 321 of the electronic element 3a, a drain current of the electronic element 3a flows through the terminal portion 652.

[0073] The input lead 66 is supported by the resin member 8. The input lead 66 includes a pad portion 661 and a terminal portion 662. In the input lead 66, the pad portion 661 and the terminal portion 662 are electrically connected to each other.

[0074] The pad portion 661 is covered with a resin member 8. The pad portion 661 does not overlap the substrate 1 in a plan view. A plurality of second connection members 72 are respectively joined to the pad portion 661. Each of the second connection members 72 joined to the pad portion 661 is also joined to the second principal surface electrode 312 of the electronic element 3b. This provides electrical continuity between the pad portion 661 and the second principal surface electrode 312 (source electrode) of the electronic element 3b via each of the second connection members 72.

[0075] The terminal portion 662 is exposed from the resin member 8. The terminal portion 662 is bent in the z2 direction at a location a predetermined distance away from the resin member 8. The terminal portion 662 is an external terminal of the electronic device A2. Since the pad portion 661 is electrically connected to the second principal surface electrode 312 (source electrode) of the electronic element 3b, a source current of the electronic element 3b flows through the terminal portion 662.

[0076] The output lead 67 is supported by the resin member 8 and the substrate 1. The output lead 67 includes a pad portion 671 and a terminal portion 672. In the output lead 67, the pad portion 671 and the terminal portion 672 are electrically connected to each other.

[0077] The pad portion 671 is covered with a resin member 8. The pad portion 671 is disposed on the substrate main surface 11 and overlaps the substrate 1 in a plan view. The pad portion 671 is bonded to the substrate main surface 11 with a bonding material (not shown). In order to increase the bonding strength between the pad portion 671 and the substrate 1, a metal layer may be provided between the pad portion 671 and the substrate main surface 11. The metal layer is formed, for example, from the same material as the wiring portion 2. In this way, the wiring portion 2 and the metal layer can be formed collectively.

[0078] The pad portion 671 is mounted with the electronic element 3b. The pad portion 671 and the back surface electrode 321 (drain electrode) of the electronic element 3b are conductively joined to each other by a conductive bonding material (not shown). The conductive bonding material is, for example, solder, metal paste, or sintered metal. The element back surface 32 of the electronic element 3b faces the pad portion 671. In addition, a plurality of second connection members 72 are respectively joined to the pad portion 671. Each of the second connection members 72 joined to the pad portion 671 is also joined to the second principal surface electrode 312 of the electronic element 3a. As a result, the pad portion 671 is conductive to the second principal surface electrode 312 (source electrode) of the electronic element 3a via each of the second connection members 72.

[0079] The terminal portion 672 is exposed from the resin member 8. The terminal portion 672 is bent in the z2 direction at a location spaced a predetermined distance from the resin member 8. The terminal portion 672 is an external terminal of the electronic device A2. Since the pad portion 671 is electrically connected to the back surface electrode 321 (drain electrode) of the electronic element 3b, a drain current of the electronic element 3b flows through the terminal portion 672. Since the pad portion 671 is electrically connected to the second principal surface electrode 312 (source electrode) of the electronic element 3a, a source current of the electronic element 3a flows through the terminal portion 672.

[0080] In the electronic device A2, for example, a power supply voltage is applied between two input leads 65, 66. The input lead 65 is a positive electrode (P terminal), and the input lead 66 is a negative electrode (N terminal). The power supply voltage input between the two input leads 65, 66 is converted into AC power (voltage) by the switching operations of the two electronic elements 3a, 3b. The AC power is output from the output lead 67. In this way, the two input leads 65, 66 are input terminals of the power supply voltage, and the output lead 67 is an output terminal of the AC power voltage-converted by the two electronic elements 3a, 3b.

[0081] The detection lead 68 is supported by the resin member 8 and the substrate 1. The detection lead 68 includes a pad portion 681 and a terminal portion 682. In the detection lead 68, the pad portion 681 and the terminal portion 682 are electrically connected to each other.

[0082] The pad portion 681 is covered with a resin member 8. The pad portion 681 is disposed on the substrate main surface 11 and overlaps the substrate 1 in a plan view. The pad portion 681 is bonded to the substrate main surface 11 by a bonding material (not shown). In order to increase the bonding strength between the pad portion 681 and the substrate 1, a metal layer may be provided between the pad portion 681 and the substrate main surface 11. The metal layer is formed, for example, from the same material as the wiring portion 2. This allows the wiring portion 2 and the metal layer to be formed collectively.

[0083] One of the multiple passive elements 5 is joined to the pad portion 681. In the illustrated example, a shunt resistor 5b is joined to the pad portion 681. The shunt resistor 5b is disposed across the pad portion 671 (output lead 67) and the pad portion 681 (detection lead 68), and is conductively joined to the pad portion 671 and the pad portion 681, respectively. The current flowing through the output lead 67 is divided by the shunt resistor 5b and transmitted to the pad portion 681.

[0084] The terminal portion 682 is exposed from the resin member 8. The terminal portion 682 is bent in the z2 direction at a location a predetermined distance away from the resin member 8. The terminal portion 682 is an external terminal of the electronic device A2. Since the pad portion 681 is electrically connected to the pad portion 671 via the shunt resistor 5b, a current diverted from the output lead 67 flows in the terminal portion 682.

[0085] The electronic device A2 includes a plurality of fifth connection members 75. Each of the fifth connection members 75 is a bonding wire, similar to the first connection members 71 to the fourth connection members 74. Each of the fifth connection members 75 is formed of, for example, Au, Cu, or Al. Through the fifth connection members 75, the wiring portion 2 that is electrically connected to the fourth lead 64 is electrically connected to the wiring portion 2 that is electrically connected to the thermistor 5a.

[0086] Like the electronic device A1, the electronic device A2 also includes a wiring section 2 formed on the substrate main surface 11. Like the electronic device A1, the wiring section 2 transmits control signals (e.g., drive signals) for controlling the electronic elements 3, and constitutes a transmission path for the control signals. Therefore, the electronic device A2 can achieve thinning and high density of the transmission path, enabling high integration.

[0087] The electronic device A2 can reduce the inductance component and suppress the generation of noise by providing the conductive member 29. In addition, the electronic device A2 can suppress contact between the first connection member 71 and the first pad portion 611 by providing the conductive member 29, thereby improving reliability.

[0088] The electronic device according to the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiment. The specific configuration of each part of the electronic device according to the present disclosure can be freely designed in various ways. The present disclosure includes the embodiments described in the following appendices. Appendix 1. a substrate having a substrate main surface and a substrate back surface spaced apart from each other in a thickness direction; an electronic element having a principal surface on which a first principal surface electrode is formed; A wiring portion formed on the main surface of the substrate, the wiring portion transmitting a control signal for controlling the electronic element; a conductive member having a main surface and a back surface spaced apart from each other in the thickness direction, the back surface being joined to the wiring portion; A conductive first lead disposed on the main surface of the substrate; a first connection member joined to the main surface of the conductive member and the first main surface electrode; It is equipped with the first lead includes a first pad portion spaced apart from the wiring portion and to which the electronic element is joined; The wiring portion and the first principal surface electrode are electrically connected to each other via the conductive member and the first connection member. Appendix 2. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first pad portion has a dimension in the thickness direction larger than that of the wiring portion. Appendix 3. When viewed in the thickness direction, the conductive member and the electronic element are aligned along an orthogonal direction perpendicular to the thickness direction, 3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the main surface of the conductive member overlaps the electronic element when viewed in the perpendicular direction. Appendix 4. 4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the main surface of the conductive member overlaps the main surface of the element when viewed in the perpendicular direction. Appendix 5. 5. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first connection member is a wire. Appendix 6. The electronic device described in Appendix 5, wherein the first connection member includes a preceding bonding portion bonded to the first main surface electrode and a succeeding bonding portion bonded to the main surface of the conductive member. Appendix 7. The electronic element has a back surface opposite to the main surface, 7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a back surface electrode is formed on a back surface of the element and is conductively joined to the first pad portion. Appendix 8. a second conductive lead spaced apart from the first lead; 8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein a second principal surface electrode is formed on the element principal surface, the second principal surface electrode being spaced apart from the first principal surface electrode and electrically connected to the second lead. Appendix 9. 9. The electronic device of claim 8, further comprising a second connection member joined to the second lead and the second principal surface electrode. Appendix 10. 10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the second connection member is a wire. Appendix 11. a control element disposed on the main surface of the substrate and controlling the driving of the electronic element; 11. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the control signal includes a drive signal for controlling driving of the electronic element. Appendix 12. 12. The electronic device of claim 11, further comprising a third connection member joined to the control element and the wiring portion. Appendix 13. 13. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the third connection member is a wire. Appendix 14. a conductive third lead spaced apart from the first lead and the second lead; 14. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein the third lead is joined to the wiring portion and is electrically connected to the control element via the wiring portion. Appendix 15. a resin member that covers at least a portion of the substrate, the wiring portion, the conductive member, the electronic element, the control element, and the first connection member, 15. The electronic device of claim 14, wherein each of the first lead, the second lead, and the third lead has a portion exposed from the resin member. Appendix 16. 16. The electronic device according to claim 15, wherein a rear surface of the substrate is exposed from the resin member. Appendix 17. 17. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first pad portion overlaps the substrate when viewed in the thickness direction. Appendix 18. 18. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the conductive member contains Cu. Appendix 19. 19. The electronic device of any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the substrate comprises a ceramic. Appendix 20. 20. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic element is a power transistor. [Explanation of symbols]

[0089] A1, A2: Electronic device 1: Board 11: Main surface of board 12: Back side of board 2: Wiring section 21: Pad section 22: Connection wiring 29: Conductive material 291: (Conductive member) main surface 292: Back surface (of conductive member) 3, 3a, 3b: Electronic element 31: element principal surface 311: first principal surface electrode 312: Second principal surface electrode 32: Back surface of element 321: Back electrode 39: Protective element 391: Main surface electrode 392: Back surface electrode 4, 4a, 4b: control element 40: Control device 401: Resin package 402: Connection terminal 5: Passive element 5a: Thermistor 5b: Shunt resistor 6: Lead 61: First lead 611: First pad 612: First terminal portion 62: Second lead 621: Second pad section 622: Second terminal 63: Third lead 631: Third pad section 632: 3rd terminal 64: 4th lead 641: 4th pad section 642: 4th terminal 65, 66: Input leads 651,661: Pad section 652,662: Terminal section 67: Output lead 671: Pad section 672: Terminal section 68: Detection lead 681: Pad section 682: Terminal section 71: First connecting member 711: Joint portion 712: Joint portion 713: Linear portion 72: Second connecting member 721: Joint portion 722: Joint part 723: Intermediate joint part 724: Linear part 73: Third connecting member 74: Fourth connecting member 75: Fifth connecting member 8: Resin member 81: Resin main surface 82: Resin back surface 831~834: Resin side

Claims

1. a substrate having a substrate main surface and a substrate back surface spaced apart from each other in a thickness direction; an electronic element having a main surface and a back surface opposite to the main surface, the first main surface electrode being formed on the main surface; a control element disposed on the main surface of the substrate and configured to control driving of the electronic element; a wiring portion formed on a main surface of the substrate and configured to transmit a control signal for controlling the electronic element; a conductive member having a main surface and a back surface spaced apart from each other in the thickness direction, the back surface being joined to the wiring portion; a conductive first lead disposed on the main surface of the substrate; a second conductive lead spaced from the first lead; a conductive third lead spaced apart from the first lead and the second lead; and a first connection member joined to the main surface of the conductive member and the first main surface electrode; a single resin member directly covering at least a portion of the substrate, the wiring portion, the conductive member, the electronic element, the control element, and the first connection member; It is equipped with the first lead includes a first pad portion spaced apart from the wiring portion and to which the electronic element is joined; the wiring portion and the first principal surface electrode are electrically connected to each other via the conductive member and the first connection member; a back surface electrode electrically connected to the first pad portion is formed on the back surface of the element; a second principal surface electrode spaced apart from the first principal surface electrode and electrically connected to the second lead is formed on the principal surface of the element; the control signal includes a drive signal for controlling the drive of the electronic element; the third lead is joined to the wiring portion and is electrically connected to the control element via the wiring portion; each of the first lead, the second lead, and the third lead has a portion exposed from the resin member; electronic equipment.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the first pad portion has a dimension in the thickness direction larger than that of the wiring portion.

3. When viewed in the thickness direction, the conductive member and the electronic element are aligned along an orthogonal direction perpendicular to the thickness direction, The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the main surface of the conductive member overlaps the electronic element when viewed in the orthogonal direction.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3 , wherein the main surface of the conductive member overlaps the main surface of the element when viewed in the orthogonal direction.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the first connection member is a wire.

6. 6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the first connection member includes a preceding bonding portion bonded to the first main surface electrode, and a succeeding bonding portion bonded to the main surface of the conductive member.

7. 7. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a second connection member joined to the second lead and the second main surface electrode.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7 , wherein the second connection member is a wire.

9. 9. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a third connection member joined to the control element and the wiring portion.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9 , wherein the third connection member is a wire.

11. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the rear surface of the substrate is exposed from the resin member.

12. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the first pad portion overlaps the substrate when viewed in the thickness direction.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive member contains Cu.

14. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a ceramic.

15. 15. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic element is a power transistor.

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