Patent ID: 7102159
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. An image sensor package, comprising: an image sensor chip having an active surface, and a corresponding back surface, wherein the active surface comprises a light receiving area and a peripheral area having a plurality of bonding pads; a leadframe comprising a plurality of leads, the leads being disposed at a periphery of the image sensor chip, the leadframe further comprising at least one elongated chip supporting bar attached to the peripheral area and not interfering with the plurality of bonding pads; a plurality of wires electrically connecting the plurality of bonding pads to the plurality of leads, an encapsulation covering at least a portion of the image sensor chip, the plurality of leads, and a portion of the at least one elongated chip supporting bar, the encapsulation forming a cavity over the active surface and exposing the light receiving area; and a transparent lid disposed over the cavity and disposed to direct light to the light receiving area.