a lead frame and an electronic device incorporating the lead frame wherein the lead frame includes a chip support and a plurality of leads arranged around the chip support with each of the plurality of leads having one end disposed proximate to the chip support . the one end of at least one of the plurality of leads includes a first lead portion extending in a direction toward the chip support and a second lead portion contiguous with the first lead portion . the second lead portion extends in a direction away from the chip support so that the one of the lead has a bent shape .