Insert-moulded lead frame and method for the production thereof

A method for the production of a lead frame, comprising:

• forming first partial insert-moldings on first partial regions of a core element, the core element including a plurality of elongate conductor tracks arranged next to one another;
• forming second partial insert-moldings on second partial regions of the core element,
• wherein the first partial insert-moldings and the second partial insert-moldings together form a complete insert-molding that completely encases the core element,
• wherein adjacent first partial regions are spaced apart from one another, and each of the first partial insert-moldings surrounds only one individual conductor track, and
• wherein the first partial insert-moldings are formed on the first partial regions of the core element by local insert molding of a plurality of adjacent conductor tracks and subsequent interruption of a retaining insert-molding formed in such a manner in regions between adjacent conductor tracks.

A transmission control device, comprising:

• an insert-molded lead frame including:
• a core element with a plurality of elongate conductor tracks arranged next to one another;
• first partial insert-moldings formed by a first insert molding of the core element on first partial regions of the core element;
• and
• second partial insert-moldings formed by a second insert molding of the core element on second partial regions of the core element,
• wherein the first partial insert-moldings and the second partial insert-moldings together form a complete insert-molding that completely encases the core element, and
• wherein adjacent first partial regions are spaced apart from one another,
• wherein the first partial insert-moldings are outwardly exposed through an uppermost outer surface of the complete insert-molding, and
• wherein each of the first partial insert-moldings surrounds only one individual conductor track.