| CPC H01L 23/49562 (2013.01) [H01L 21/4825 (2013.01); H01L 23/4952 (2013.01); H01L 23/49575 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims | 

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               1. A leadframe, comprising: 
            a first electrically conductive part and a second electrically conductive part, each having an outer surface arranged to provide substantially coplanar outer contact areas having a footprint and an inner surface opposing the outer surface, the first electrically conductive part being spaced apart from the second electrically conductive part by a gap; 
                a first recess arranged in the inner surface of the first electrically conductive part; 
                a second recess arranged in the inner surface of the second electrically conductive part; and 
                a first electrically conductive insert arranged in, and extending between, the first recess and the second recess and bridging the gap between the first electrically conductive part and the second electrically conductive part. 
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