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href="https://amkor.com/packaging/leadframe/microleadframe/"><em>Micro</em>LeadFrame</a><sup>®</sup> package has seen accelerating adoption by the automotive industry due to its size advantages, robust performance qualities, and integration of wettable flanks. Amkor offers its MLF package in punch and saw formats to meet the demanding application needs of the automotive industry and is recognized as the premier supplier of the QFN package to the <a href="https://amkor.com/applications/automotive/">automotive</a> industry.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="full_width_tier dark_gray_fractals full_width_tier_dark_gray_fractals" style="background-color: #e8e8e8"> <div class="container"> <div class="full_width_tier_content"> <p>As the leader in providing quality QFN packaging solutions to meet the known challenges of the <a href="https://amkor.com/applications/automotive/">automotive</a> applications, Amkor has continued to develop enhancements to extend the capabilities of the <a href="https://amkor.com/packaging/leadframe/microleadframe/"><em>Micro</em>LeadfFrame</a><sup>®</sup> packaging solutions. With the proven technology of dimple end leads, the punch MLF<sup>®</sup> continues to be the format of choice for automotive applications.</p> <p>As Amkor’s Edge Protection™ technology improves the robustness of package design, this innovative enhancement is rapidly growing in acceptance, particularly in the area of test. By strengthening the edges of the punch MLF package, <a href="https://amkor.com/services/test-services/">test</a> induced damage has been significantly reduced. Amkor is now offering its punch MLF package with Edge Protection technology in a variety of body sizes.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two_thirds_tier_with_image gray_fractals two_thirds_tier_with_image_gray_fractals" style="background-color: #ffffff"> <div class="container"> <div class="two_thirds_tier_with_image_content"> <div class="single_image_row row"> <div class="col-sm-12 single_image_row_title"><h2 style="text-align: center;">Edge Protection™ Technology Considerations</h2> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <span class="image_title"> </span> <div class="language_specific_asset language_specific_asset_en language_specific_asset_ch language_specific_asset_jp language_specific_asset_ko"> <img src="https://amkormarcomexternal.blob.core.windows.net/amkordotcom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/EPT-with-without.png" alt=""> </div> <span class="photo_caption"> </span> </div> <div class="col-md-8 copy_right_align"> <p>Amkor’s package enhancement protects the edges of MLF<sup>®</sup> packaging during handling, test and assembly process operations.</p> <p><strong>ADVANTAGES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Added strength to package edges</li> <li>Elimination of test induced damage</li> <li>Elimination of common handling damage</li> <li>No change to package footprint</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="learn_more_tier" style="background: transparent url('https://amkormarcomexternal.blob.core.windows.net/amkordotcom/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/amkor-work-bg1.jpg') no-repeat 100% 0;"> <div class="container"> <div class="learn_more_tier_content"> <h2>Questions?</h2> <p>Contact an Amkor expert by clicking the request info button below.</p> <div class="button_list"> <a class="button light_button" aria-label="Link To Request Info"aria-label="Link To Request Info" href="/contact-request/">Request Info <span class="sr-only">on Questions?</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="sitewide_overlay"></div> <div id="sitewide_player"></div> <div id="return-to-top"><i class="fa fa-chevron-up" aria-hidden="true"></i></div> <footer class="content-info"> <div id="top_footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-2 footer_logo"> <a aria-label="Link to Home" href="/"><img src="/wp-content/themes/amkor/dist/images/footer-logo.jpg" alt="Logo"></a> </div> <div class="col-lg-5 col-xl-6 col-md-6 footer_newsletter"> <p> <a aria-label="Link to E-mail Updates" href="https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001fZs43j3E8SVFbyBsCWPGq1XvKIOhyGm2rDxZDWdmUW40duxo8nHIkw98Pky2aqq9amoOlfg6EMNmSXGzzzumNI_mJt15bvs6ls7XfanXMOCMk5_TL9dU7g%3D%3D" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span>Connect with us</span><br /> Sign up for email updates from Amkor</a> </p> </div> <div class="col-lg-5 col-xl-4 col-md-6 footer_social"> <div class="single_social wc"> <a href="/amkor-wechat/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" aria-label="Visit us on WEChat!"></a> </div> <div class="single_social ig"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amkortechnology/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" aria-label="Visit us on Instagram! 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