.~ With semiconductor element forming part (e.g., base, of housing)
DEFINITION
Classification: 257/684
With semiconductor element forming part (e.g., base, of housing):
(under subclass 678) Subject matter wherein part of the housing is formed by a semiconductor element.
(1) Note. The semiconductor element may have an inactive portion connected to the rest of the housing, and another portion forming an active device, for example. Frequently the semiconductor element forms the base of the housing, through which leads are inserted.