Patent ID: 6747259
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: H01L,H05K,Y02P

Abstract:
An imaging apparatus, comprising:a first imaging subarray comprising a first printed wiring board having a joining end and a plurality of first semiconductor imaging chips mounted on the first printed wiring board, including a first end chip, wherein a portion of the first end chip projects beyond the joining end of the first printed wiring board; a second imaging subarray comprising a second printed wiring board having a joining end, and a plurality of second semiconductor imaging chips mounted on the second printed wiring board, including a second end chip, wherein a portion of the second end chip projects beyond the joining end of the second printed wiring board; and a glass tie bar connecting the first and second imaging subarrays, wherein: a first portion of the glass tie bar is attached to the first printed wiring board with a light-curable adhesive; and a second portion of the glass tie bar is attached to the second printed wiring board with a light-curable adhesive.