Solder flow-impeding plug on a lead frame

Embodiments described herein relate to a method of manufacturing a packaged circuit having a solder flow-impeding plug on a lead frame. The method includes partially etching an internal surface of a lead frame at dividing lines between future sections of the lead frame as first partial etch forming a trench. A non-conductive material that is adhesive to the lead frame is applied in the trench, such that the non-conductive material extends across the trench to form the solder flow-impeding plug. One or more components are attached to the internal surface of the lead frame and encapsulated. An external surface of the lead frame is etched at the dividing lines to disconnect different sections of lead frame as a second partial etch.