Patent ID: 8390737
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: H01L,H04N

Abstract:
1. An imaging module to which a distribution cable is connected, the imaging module comprising: an imaging element provided with an external terminal that is disposed at an end of a front surface on which a light-receiving surface is formed; a substrate on which the imaging element is mounted; an external connecting electrode disposed on a back surface of the imaging element and electrically connected to the external terminal; an imaging element connecting electrode disposed on a main surface of the substrate and disposed at a position opposing the external connecting electrode; and a distribution cable connecting electrode disposed on the main surface of the substrate and disposed at a position below the external terminal, wherein the external connecting electrode is connected to the imaging element connecting electrode, a space is formed below the external terminal by cutting out an end of the back surface of the imaging element, and an exposed core wire of a distal portion of a distribution cable is arranged in the space and is connected to the distribution cable connecting electrode.