Abstract:
The process comprises the following operations: forming a structure of metal elements with functions of support and electrical connection, these metal elements having a high degree of surface finish; fixing a chip of semiconductor material, containing active parts and contact pads, to an area of a metal element of the structure acting as a support; electrically connecting the contact pads of the chip to predetermined metal elements of the structure acting as terminal conductors; and incorporating in plastic the chip of semiconductor material and part of the structure of metal elements. To improve the adhesion between the structure and the plastic, at least part (32) of the surface of the metal elements is roughened by irradiation with a laser light beam.