A leadframe strip including a first leadframe having a first die pad and a first plurality of generally parallel leads each extending outwardly relative to the first die pad and terminating in a free end and a second leadframe having a second die pad and a second plurality of generally parallel leads extending outwardly relative to the second die pad and terminating in a free end. The free ends of the second plurality of leads are positioned in close nontouching adjacent relationship with the free ends of the first plurality of leads. The two leadframes may be separated from each other by a single saw cut.