Patent Publication Number: US-9894772-B2

Title: Manufacturing method of molded photosensitive assembly for electronic device

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE OF RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a Continuation application that claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to a non-provisional application, application Ser. No. 15/317,118, filed Dec. 8, 2016, which is a non-provisional application that claims priority to a first Chinese invention application, application number CN 201610091489.7, filed Feb. 18, 2016, a second Chinese invention application, application number CN 201610148338.0, filed Mar. 15, 2016, a third Chinese invention application, application number CN 201620200264.6, filed Mar. 15, 2016, and a fourth Chinese invention application, application number CN 201610214411.X, filed Apr. 7, 2016, which is also a non-provisional application that claims priority to international application number PCT/CN2016/103250, international filing date Oct. 25, 2016. The entire contents of each of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
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     BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
     Field of Invention 
     The present invention relates to camera module, and more particularly to an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device. 
     Description of Related Arts 
     Nowadays, most of the electronic products incorporate with an integrated circuit board to provide multiple functions in one single electronic component. In particular, it is noted that this integrated multi-function crossovers between trends. For example, the mobile phone which is originally designed for communication purpose has been developed into a mobile electronic device such as smart phone that integrally incorporates with the integrated circuit to provide multiple functions of communication, image capturing, Internet-enabled access, navigation, and etc. Therefore, the integrated circuit board must provide all-in-one multifunction for the smartphone. 
     Accordingly, most camera modules in the current mobile electronic devices are single-lens modules. However, this single-lens camera module cannot meet the requirements of high image quality and capturing effectiveness in order to meet the requirement of multi-functional application of the current mobile electronic devices. 
     An advanced camera module, such as a dual lens camera module, has been already used in the current mobile electronic device, wherein the dual lens camera module is configured to simulate the human eye structure for image capturing. In particular, the features and performances of the dual lens camera module, such as 3D capturing and scanning ability, gesture and location recognition, color fidelity (color accuracy or color balance), rapid focusing ability, panoramic shooting, background field of depth, and other aspects, are better than the features and performances of the single lens camera module. Therefore, there is an important development direction to include more than one lens camera module in the future camera industry. Accordingly, the dual lens camera module generally comprises two imaging modules, such that during the imaging capturing process of the dual lens camera module, two images are captured by the two imaging modules respectively. Due to the position difference between the two imaging modules, the two images will have a spatial position difference. Then, the two images will be processed via an imaging synthesis method to form a final captured image. It is important that the imaging modules must have the uniformity of imaging effects, such as resolution, shading, color, and the deviation in horizontal, vertical, and longitudinal directions, wherein these indications are the major factors to determine the image quality of the dual lens camera module. 
     However, the current manufacturing and assembling technologies, and the structure of the dual lens camera module cannot guarantee the imaging quality thereof. As shown in  FIG. 1 , the existing dual lens camera module comprises a circuit board  10 P, two lens bases  20 P, two imaging modules  30 P, and one supporting frame  40 P, wherein a lens motor assembly  31 P is operatively connected to each of the imaging modules  30 P. Accordingly, each of the lens bases  20 P is discretely mounted on the circuit board  10 P at one side thereof in order to connect the lens bases  20 P with each other via the circuit board  10 P. The lens motor assembly  31 P is coupled at and supported by the corresponding lens base  20 P. Each of the lens motor assemblies  31 P is enveloped by the supporting frame  40 P. As shown in  FIG. 1B , the two lens bases  20 P can be integrated with each other to form a single base of the dual lens camera module according to the existing technology. In other words, the lens motor assemblies  31 P are mounted at different positions of the lens base  20 P. It is appreciated that, through the existing assembling process of the existing dual lens camera module, each of the lens bases  20 P is individually coupled at the circuit board  10 P, such that the dimension, position, etc . . . of each of the lens bases  20 P is hard to control. In other words, the parameters, such as dimension and assembling position, of the dual lens camera modules are inconstant. According to the existing dual lens camera module, as shown in  FIG. 1A , the lens bases  20 P are individual components and are electrically coupled to the circuit board  10 P in order to connect the lens bases  20 P with each other. Accordingly, the circuit board  10 P is a PCB circuit board, wherein the rigidity of the circuit board  10 P is relatively weak, such that the circuit board  10 P is easy to be deformed or bent. As a result, the overall rigidity of the dual lens camera module is hard to control and ensure. After the dual lens camera module is assembled, there will be a deviation between the two imaging modules  30 P during the operation of the dual lens camera module. For example, the distance between the lens motor assemblies  31 P cannot be ensured, the positioning tolerance of the lens motor assemblies  31 P is relatively large, and the optical axis of each of the imaging modules  30 P is easily deviated from its original preset position. Any one of these situations will affect the image quality of the dual lens camera module. For example, the uncontrollable factors and adverse effects will affect the imaging synthesis process to form the final captured image. In addition, since the lens motor assemblies  31 P are wrapped within the supporting frame  40 P, it is necessary to apply adhesive to a gap between the lens motor assembly  31 P and the supporting frame  40 P. As a result, the overall size of the dual lens camera module will further be relatively increased. 
     Furthermore, the assembly of the dual lens camera module is based on the conventional COB (Chip On Board) assembling process. The circuit board  10 P generally comprises a circuit protrusion  11 P and a photosensitive chip  12 P electrically coupled on the circuit board  10 P via a connecting wire such as gold wire  121 P. Accordingly, the gold wire  121 P has an arc-shape protruded from the board body of the circuit board, such that the circuit protrusion  11 P and the gold wire  121 P protruded from the circuit board  10 P will adversely affect the assembling process of the dual lens camera module. 
     Since the circuit protrusion  11 P and the gold wire  121 P are protruded and exposed from the circuit board  10 P, the assembling process will be unavoidably affect by these exposing components. For example, the adhering process of the lens base  20 P and the welding process of the lens motor assembly  31 P will be affected by the circuit protrusion  11 P and the gold wire  121 P. Accordingly, welding resisting agent and dust may be adhered to the lens base  20 P during the welding process of the lens motor assembly  31 P. Since the circuit protrusion  11 P and the photosensitive chip  12 P are positioned to create a gap therebetween, the dust will be accumulated at the gap thereof. It will contaminate the photosensitive chip  12 P, such that the photosensitive chip  12 P will produce an undesirable result, such as black spots, to affect the image quality. 
     Furthermore, the lens base  20 P is located at an exterior side of the circuit protrusion  11 P. When the lens base  20 P is mounted on the circuit board  10 P, a safety clearance must be provided between the lens base  20 P and the circuit protrusion  11 P. In particular, the safety clearance includes a horizontal direction and the upward direction of the lens base  20 P with respect to the circuit board  10 P. As a result, the thickness of the dual lens camera module will be substantially increased. In other words, it is almost impossible to reduce the overall thickness of the dual lens camera module. 
     Also, comparing the molding of the dual lens camera module with the molding of the single lens camera module, the coordination of the dual lens camera is higher than that of the single lens camera module. For example, the optical axes of the imaging modules are required being coincident and the optical axes of the lens through the conventional COB process must be consistent. Collectively, the overall size of the dual lens camera is relatively large, the rigidity of the circuit board is relatively weak, the flatness of the circuit board is relatively sensitive, and the thickness of the circuit board is relatively large. 
     SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
     The invention is advantageous in that it provides an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the circuit board assembly comprises a mold sealer and a circuit member. The mold sealer is sealedly coupled to the circuit member, wherein the molder sealer is correspondingly coupled with a plurality of optical lenses. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the circuit board assembly further comprises a circuit board and at least one electronic element electrically coupled at and protruded out of the circuit board. The electronic element is enclosed within the mold sealer to prevent an exposure of the electronic element. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein since the electronic element is enclosed within the mold sealer, there is no requirement for a predetermined safety distance between the mold sealer and the circuit board to minimize the size of the array imaging module. Therefore, the lightness and the thinness of the array imaging module can be achieved. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein since the electronic element is enclosed within the mold sealer, the electronic elements are isolated to prevent the mutual interference by the adjacent electronic elements. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein since the electronic element is enclosed within the mold sealer, the distance between two adjacent electronic elements can be reduced, such that more electronic elements can be electrically coupled at the circuit board with a limited installing area, so as to improve the imaging quality of the array imaging module. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the electronic element is enclosed within the mold sealer to prevent the electronic elements, especially the metal terminals, from exposing and contacting with air. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the molded photosensitive assembly comprises a plurality of photosensitive units. The mold sealer is enclosed around an outer periphery of each of the photosensitive units. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the mold sealer provides a plurality of light filtering portions for supporting and coupling a plurality of light filters, such that no extra supporting frame is required for individually supporting the light filters. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the circuit board has a plurality of inner indention grooves to receive the photosensitive units therein to reduce the height difference between the photosensitive unit and the circuit board. In particular, the photosensitive unit and the circuit board are aligned at the same planar direction to reduce the height requirement of the mold sealer. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the circuit board comprises a plurality of conductive channels and a plurality of outer indention grooves correspondingly formed therewith, such that the photosensitive unit can be coupled at the rear side of the circuit board via a Flip Chip (FC) method. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the circuit board assembly comprises a reinforcing layer overlapped and connected to the circuit board to reinforce the strength of the circuit board and to enhance the heat dissipation of the circuit board. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the circuit board assembly has a least a reinforcing slot, wherein the mold sealer is extended into the reinforcing slot to enhance the strength of the circuit board. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the mold sealer further has a lens mounting portion for coupling with the optical lenses so as to retain the optical lenses in position. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the mold sealer is solidified to integrally bond with the circuit board, such that no adhesive is required for applying on the circuit board. In other words, the circuit board does not have any predetermined adhering area where the adhesive is supposedly applied thereon, so as to reduce the size of the array imaging module. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein during the manufacturing process of the array imaging module, the adhering step of applying the adhesive on the circuit board is omitted to simplify the manufacturing steps of the array imaging module so as to highly increase the efficiency of the manufacturing process of the array imaging module and to substantially reduce the of the manufacturing cost of the array imaging module. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the mold sealer is solidified to integrally bond with the circuit board, such that no adhesive is required for applying on the circuit board. Therefore, no adhesive will flow to the chip coupling portion of the circuit board for contaminating the optical path of the photosensitive unit, such that after the photosensitive unit is coupled at the circuit board, the photosensitive unit can remain its flatness. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the mold sealer is solidified to integrally bond with the circuit board, the flatness of the circuit board assembly can be enhanced to enhance the imaging quality of the array imaging module. 
     Another advantage of the invention is to provide an array imaging module and its molded photosensitive assembly, circuit board assembly and manufacturing method for electronic device, wherein the mold sealer is formed as a molded base which has at least a blocking protrusion protruded from the top side thereof. When the driver or the lens barrel is coupled at the top side of the molded base, the blocking protrusion will block the adhesive entering into the optical window when the adhesive is applied between the driver and the outer lateral top surface of the molded base, for preventing the adhesive contaminating the optical path of the photosensitive units so as to enhance the imaging quality of the array imaging module. 
     Additional advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the description which follows, and may be realized by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particular point out in the appended claims. 
     According to the present invention, the foregoing and other objects and advantages are attained by a circuit board assembly of an array imaging module, which comprises: 
     a circuit member which comprises a circuit board for electrically connecting with at least two photosensitive units of the array imaging module; and 
     a mold sealer sealed and coupled at the circuit board of the circuit member. 
     In one embodiment, the mold sealer has at least two optical windows for aligning with the photosensitive units respectively to form at least two light channels. 
     In one embodiment, a top side of the mold sealer is a flat surface for supporting at least one of a supporter, an optical lens, a driver, and a light filter of the array imaging module. 
     In one embodiment, the mold sealer further has at least two mounting grooves formed at the top side thereof corresponding to the optical window, wherein the mounting grooves are arranged for engaging with at least one of the supporter, the optical lens, the driver, and the light filter of the array imaging module. 
     In one embodiment, the mold sealer comprises an enclosing portion, a light filtering portion, and a lens mounting portion, wherein the light filter mounting portion and the lens mounting portion integrally and upwardly extended from the enclosing portion to form a step-like platform to spacedly support the light filter and the optical lens in position. 
     In one embodiment, the light filter mounting portion has two mounting slots located corresponding to the optical window to form a first step of the step-like platform so as to support the light filter thereat. The lens mounting portion further has two lens mounting slots located corresponding to the optical window to form a second step of the step-like platform so as to support the optical lens thereat. 
     In one embodiment, the lens mounting portion further has two lens inner walls, wherein each of the lens inner walls is a flat surface to couple with the optical lens without any threaded structure. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit member further comprises at least an electronic element electrically coupled at and protruded from the circuit board, wherein the electronic element is enclosed within the mold sealer for preventing an exposure of the electronic element. 
     In one embodiment, the electronic element can be a resistor, a capacitor, a diode, a triode, a potentiometer, a relay, a driver, a processor, or a combination of above. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit member further comprises a reinforcing layer overlapped and connected to the circuit board to reinforce the strength of the circuit board and to enhance the heat dissipation of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board assembly further comprises a shielding layer that encloses the circuit board and the mold sealer to enhance the strength of the circuit board and to prevent any electromagnetic interference of the circuit board assembly. 
     In one embodiment, the shielding layer can be a metal panel or a metal net. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board assembly has a least a reinforcing slot, wherein the mold sealer is extended into the reinforcing slot to enhance the strength of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the reinforcing slot is an indention cavity. 
     In one embodiment, the reinforcing slot is a through slot, such that the mold sealer is extended through the circuit board to integrally form with the circuit board so as to combine the mold sealer with the circuit board. In addition, the reinforcing slot as the through slot can be easily formed on the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board comprises at least two conductive channels, wherein the photosensitive unit can be coupled at the rear side of the circuit board via a Flip Chip (FC) method. 
     In one embodiment, each of the conductive channels forms a step-like platform for stably supporting the photosensitive unit. 
     In one embodiment, the material of the circuit board can be selected from a rigid-flex combination board, ceramic substrate, or a rigid PCB board, or FPC. 
     In one embodiment, the injection molding material of the mold sealer can be nylon, LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer), PP (Polypropylene), epoxy resin, or the combination of above. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board assembly further comprises at least two motor connecting units, each of the motor connecting units having a first connecting wire embedded in the mold sealer and electrically connected to the circuit board. The first connecting wire has a first motor connecting end exposed and extended above the top side of the mold sealer to electrically connect to the motor terminal of the driver. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board assembly further comprises at least two motor connecting units, each of the motor connecting units having at least a connecting wire and a terminal slot. The connecting wire is embedded in the mold sealer and electrically connected to the circuit board. The first terminal slot of the motor connecting unit is extended to the top side of the mold sealer. The connecting wire is set at the mold sealer and is extended to the bottom wall surface of the terminal slot. The connecting wire comprises a second motor connecting end provided at the mold sealer and extended to the bottom wall surface of the terminal slot, wherein the second motor connecting end is electrically coupled to the motor terminal of the driver. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board assembly further comprises at least two motor connecting units, each of the motor connecting units having at least a terminal slot and at least a circuit terminal. The circuit terminal is pre-set at the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board. The terminal slot is provided in the mold sealer and is extended from the circuit board to the top side of the mold sealer. The circuit terminal is extended corresponding to the terminal slot for connecting with the motor terminal of the driver. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board assembly further comprises at least two motor connecting units, each of the motor connecting units having at least an engraving circuit electrically connected to the circuit board, wherein the engraving circuit is embedded in the mold sealer for connecting with the motor terminal of the driver. 
     In one embodiment, the engraving circuit is formed by Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) to be embedded in the mold sealer. 
     In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention comprises a manufacturing method of a circuit board assembly of an array imaging module, which comprises a step of molding a mold sealer on a circuit member. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of forming at least two optical windows at the mold sealer. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of enclosing an electronic element electrically coupled at and protruded out of a circuit board of the circuit member by the mold sealer. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of forming at least two mounting grooves formed at the top side of the mold sealer for engaging with at least one of the supporter, the optical lens, the driver, and the light filter of the array imaging module. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of forming a step-like platform that upwardly extends from an inner side of the mold sealer for spacedly support the light filter and the optical lens in position. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of forming a threaded structure at an inner wall of the optical window for coupling with the optical lens with a corresponding threaded configuration. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of forming at least a reinforcing slot, which is an indention cavity, at the circuit board, wherein the mold sealer is extended into the reinforcing slot to enhance the strength of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of forming at least a reinforcing slot, which is a through slot, at the circuit board, wherein the mold sealer is extended into the reinforcing slot to enhance the strength of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of forming at least a reinforcing layer overlapped and connected to the circuit board to reinforce the strength of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of forming a shielding layer that encloses the circuit board and the mold sealer to enhance the strength of the circuit board and to prevent any electromagnetic interference of the circuit board assembly. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of pre-setting a plurality of connecting wires in the mold sealer and electrically connected to the circuit board for electrically connecting with the driver. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of pre-setting a plurality of terminal slots at the top side of the mold sealer for electrically connecting with the motor terminals of the driver. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of pre-setting a plurality of circuit terminals at the circuit board and a plurality of circuit terminals in the mold sealer and extended corresponding to the terminal slots for connecting with the motor terminal of the driver. 
     In one embodiment, the molding step further comprises a step of pre-setting a plurality of engraving circuits electrically connected to the circuit board, wherein the engraving circuits are embedded in the mold sealer for connecting with the motor terminal of the driver. 
     In one embodiment, the engraving circuit is formed by Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) to be embedded in the mold sealer. 
     In one embodiment, the mold sealer is formed by mold injection or press-mold to integrally couple with the circuit board. 
     In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention comprises an array imaging module, comprising: 
     a circuit board assembly, which comprises: 
     a circuit member for electrically connecting with at least two photosensitive units; and 
     a mold sealer sealed and coupled at the circuit member; and 
     at least two optical lenses; and 
     at least two photosensitive units electrically connected to the circuit member, wherein the optical lenses are located along two optical paths of the photosensitive units respectively. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module further comprises at least a supporter coupled at the circuit board assembly, and at least two light filters coupled at the supporter. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module further comprises at least two drivers operatively coupled to the optical lenses respectively and operatively coupled at the circuit board assembly. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module further comprises at least two light filters operatively coupled at the circuit board assembly. 
     In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention comprises an array imaging module, comprising: 
     at least two optical lenses; and 
     a molded photosensitive assembly which comprises: 
     at least two photosensitive units; 
     a circuit board, wherein the photosensitive units are electrically coupled at the circuit board; and 
     a molded base having at least two optical windows, wherein the molded base is integrally coupled at the circuit board at a peripheral portion thereof, wherein the photosensitive units are aligned with the optical windows respectively, wherein the optical lenses are located along two optical paths of the photosensitive units respectively, such that each of the optical windows forms a light channel through the corresponding photosensitive unit and the corresponding optical lens. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module further comprises at least a light filter located between each of the photosensitive unit and the optical lens. 
     In one embodiment, the light filter is coupled at a top side of the molded base to retain the light filter in position between the photosensitive unit and the optical lens. 
     In one embodiment, the light filter is coupled at a lens casing of the optical lens to retain the light filter in position between the photosensitive unit and the optical lens. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module further comprises an encircling frame shaped supporter coupled at the top side of the molded base, wherein the light filter is coupled at the supporter to retain the light filter in position between the photosensitive unit and the optical lens. 
     In one embodiment, the molded base has at least an indented groove formed at the top side thereof corresponding to the optical window, wherein the light filter is engaged with the indented groove. 
     In one embodiment, the molded base has at least an indented groove formed at a surface thereof corresponding to the optical window, wherein the supporter is engaged with the indented groove. 
     In one embodiment, the molded photosensitive assembly further comprises at least a lead wire having two ends electrically connected to a chip connector of the photosensitive unit and the circuit board of the circuit board assembly respectively so as to electrically connect the photosensitive unit with the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the molded photosensitive assembly further comprises at least an electronic element electrically coupled at and protruded from the circuit board, wherein at least one electronic element is enclosed within the molded base. 
     In one embodiment, all the electronic elements are enclosed within the molded base. 
     In one embodiment, the molded base further comprises a base frame overlapped with and coupled at the circuit board, such that the base frame will reinforce the strength of the circuit board so as to retain the flatness of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board has at least a first reinforcing cavity, wherein once the molded base is formed, at least a portion of the molded base is extended into the first reinforcing cavity to integrally couple the circuit board and the molded base with each other. 
     In one embodiment, the base frame has at least a second reinforcing cavity, wherein after the base frame is overlapped with and coupled to the circuit board, the first reinforcing cavity of the circuit board and the second reinforcing cavity of the base frame are correspondingly aligned with each other, such that at least a portion of the molded base is extended into the first and second reinforcing cavities to integrally couple the circuit board, the molded base, and the base frame with each other. 
     In one embodiment, the base frame further comprises a main base body and at least two conductive bodies which are spacedly and integrally extended from the main base body. The circuit board further has at least two channels. The circuit board is overlappedly coupled at the main base body, wherein the two conductive bodies are engaged with the channels respectively, such that the photosensitive units are electrically contacted with the conductive bodies respectively. 
     In one embodiment, the conductive bodies are protruded from the circuit board that the photosensitive units are contacted with the conductive bodies respectively. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board has at least a receiving chamber, wherein at least one of the photosensitive units is received in the receiving chamber of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the number of receiving chamber is lesser than the number of photosensitive unit. 
     In one embodiment, the receiving chamber can be a receiving slot or a through slot. 
     In one embodiment, one of the photosensitive units has a larger photosensitive area while another photosensitive unit has a smaller photosensitive area. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board has at least a receiving chamber, wherein the photosensitive unit having a smaller photosensitive area is received in the receiving chamber while the photosensitive unit having a larger photosensitive area is coupled at the surface of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module further comprises at least two drivers operatively coupled at the optical lenses respectively, wherein the drivers are coupled at the molded base to ensure the optical lenses to be located along the optical paths of the photosensitive units respectively. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module further comprises at least two lens barrels coupled with the optical lenses respectively, wherein at least one of the lens barrels is coupled at the top side of the molded base and at least one of the lens barrels is integrally extended from the top side of the molded base to ensure the optical lenses to be located along the optical paths of the photosensitive units respectively. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module further comprises at least one driver and at least one lens barrel. The optical lenses are operatively coupled with the driver and the lens barrel respectively. The driver is coupled at the top side of the molded base. The lens barrel is coupled at the top side of the molded base or is integrally extended from the top side of the molded base. Therefore, the driver and the lens barrel ensure the optical lenses to be located along the optical paths of the photosensitive units respectively. 
     In one embodiment, the molded base further comprises at least one blocking protrusion protruded from the top side thereof, wherein the inner lateral top surface and the outer lateral top surface are defined at the blocking protrusion as the partition wall between the inner lateral top surface and the outer lateral top surface. The driver is coupled at the outer lateral top surface. The blocking protrusion will block the adhesive entering into the inner lateral top surface when the adhesive is applied between the driver and the outer lateral top surface of the molded base. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module further comprises a supporter which has at least two supporting cavities, wherein the drivers are coupled at the supporting cavities of the supporter respectively. 
     In one embodiment, a filler is filled between an outer casing of the driver and an inner wall of the supporter. 
     In one embodiment, the filler is adhesive. 
     In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention comprises an electronic device, such as a portable electronic device, comprising: 
     an electronic device body; and 
     at least an array imaging module mounted in the device body for image capturing, wherein the array imaging module comprises: 
     at least two optical lenses; and 
     a molded photosensitive assembly which comprises: 
     at least two photosensitive units; 
     a circuit board, wherein the at least two photosensitive units are electrically coupled at the circuit board; and 
     a molded base having at least two optical windows, wherein the molded base is integrally coupled at the circuit board at a peripheral portion thereof, wherein the photosensitive units are aligned with the optical windows respectively, wherein the optical lenses are located along two optical paths of the photosensitive units respectively, such that each of the optical windows forms a light channel through the corresponding photosensitive unit and the corresponding optical lens. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module is mounted at the device body at a transverse direction thereof, wherein the array imaging module is located at one of the corners or at a mid portion of the device body. 
     In one embodiment, the array imaging module is mounted at the device body at a longitudinal direction thereof, wherein array imaging module is located at one of the corners or at a mid portion of the device body. 
     In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention comprises a molded photosensitive assembly, which comprises: 
     at least two photosensitive units; 
     a circuit board, wherein the photosensitive units are electrically coupled at the circuit board; and 
     a molded base having at least two optical windows, wherein the molded base is integrally coupled at the circuit board at a peripheral portion thereof, wherein the photosensitive units are aligned with the optical windows respectively. 
     In one embodiment, the molded photosensitive assembly further comprises at least a lead wire having two ends electrically connected to a chip connector of the photosensitive unit and the circuit board of the circuit board assembly respectively so as to electrically connect the photosensitive unit with the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board has at least a receiving chamber, wherein the photosensitive unit is received in the receiving chamber of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, one of the photosensitive units has a larger photosensitive area while another photosensitive unit has a smaller photosensitive area. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board has at least a receiving chamber, wherein the photosensitive unit having a smaller photosensitive area is received in the receiving chamber while the photosensitive unit having a larger photosensitive area is coupled at the surface of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the molded base further comprises a base frame overlapped with and coupled at the circuit board, such that the base frame will reinforce the strength of the circuit board so as to retain the flatness of the circuit board. 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board has at least a first reinforcing cavity, wherein once the molded base is formed, at least a portion of the molded base is extended into the first reinforcing cavity to integrally couple the circuit board and the molded base with each other. 
     In one embodiment, the base frame has at least a second reinforcing cavity, wherein after the base frame is overlapped with and coupled to the circuit board, the first reinforcing cavity of the circuit board and the second reinforcing cavity of the base frame are correspondingly aligned with each other, such that at least a portion of the molded base is extended into the first and second reinforcing cavities to integrally couple the circuit board, the molded base, and the base frame with each other. 
     In one embodiment, the base frame further comprises a main base body and at least two conductive bodies which are spacedly and integrally extended from the main base body. The circuit board further has at least two channels. The circuit board is overlappedly coupled at the main base body, wherein the two conductive bodies are engaged with the channels respectively, such that the photosensitive units are electrically contacted with the conductive bodies respectively. 
     In one embodiment, the conductive bodies are protruded from the circuit board that the photosensitive units are contacted with the conductive bodies respectively. 
     In one embodiment, the molded base has an indented groove formed at the top side thereof. 
     In one embodiment, the molded base further comprises at least one blocking protrusion protruded from the top side thereof, wherein the inner lateral top surface and the outer lateral top surface are defined at the blocking protrusion as the partition wall between the inner lateral top surface and the outer lateral top surface. 
     In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the present invention comprises a manufacturing method of a molded photosensitive assembly, comprising the steps of: 
     (a) electrically coupling at least an electronic element on a circuit board; 
     (b) forming a molded base on the circuit board by a molding process to integrally couple the molded base with the circuit board and to enclose the electronic element within the molded base, wherein at least an optical window is formed at the molded base; and 
     (c) electrically coupling a photosensitive unit at the circuit board to align with the optical window. 
     In one embodiment, before the step (b), the step (c) further comprises a step of electrically coupling the photosensitive unit at the circuit board before the molded base is formed by the molding process, such that when the molded base is formed, the optical window is formed to align with the photosensitive unit. 
     In one embodiment, the step (b) further comprises the steps of: 
     (b.1) disposing the circuit board with the electronic element thereon in a mold; 
     (b.2) operating the mold to couple an upper mold body and a lower mold body with each other that a mold cavity is formed at a peripheral portion and a center portion of the circuit board between the upper mold body and the lower mold body; and 
     (b.3) introducing a mold material in fluid state into the mold cavity, wherein when the mold material is solidified, the molded base with the optical window is formed. 
     In one embodiment, before the step (b.2), an enclosing element such as an enclosing film is provided at a mold engaging surface of the upper mold body, wherein the enclosing film is sandwiched between the mold engaging surface of the upper mold and the circuit board. 
     Still further objects and advantages will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and drawings. 
     These and other objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIGS. 1A and 1B  illustrate a conventional dual lens camera module. 
         FIG. 2A  is a sectional view of an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2B  illustrates an alternative mode of the array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3A  illustrates a manufacturing process of the array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3B  illustrates an alternative mode of the manufacturing process of the array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  is a block diagram illustrating a manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C  illustrate different assembling structures between the molded circuit board assembly and the lens motor according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates an alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is a sectional view of an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is a sectional view of an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  is a sectional view of an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 10  is a sectional view of an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 11  is a sectional view of an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 12  is a sectional view of an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to a seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 13A  is a sectional view of an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to an eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 13B  is a sectional view of an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to a ninth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 14  is a sectional view of an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to a tenth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15A  illustrates a first step of the manufacturing process of the alternative array imaging module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15B  illustrates a second step of the manufacturing process of the alternative array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15C  illustrates a third step of the manufacturing process of the alternative array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15D  illustrates a fourth step of the manufacturing process of the alternative array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15E  illustrates a fifth step of the manufacturing process of the alternative array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15F  illustrates a sixth step of the manufacturing process of the alternative array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15G  illustrates a seventh step of the manufacturing process of the alternative array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15H  illustrates an eighth step of the manufacturing process of the alternative array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 16  is a sectional perspective view of the array imaging module according to an alternative mode of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 17  is a perspective view of the array imaging module according to the above alternative mode of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 18  illustrates a first alternative mode of the array imaging module according to a first alternative mode of the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 19  illustrates a second alternative mode of the array imaging module according to a second alternative mode of the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 20  illustrates a third alternative mode of the array imaging module according to a third alternative mode of the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 21  illustrates a fourth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to a fourth alternative mode of the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 22  illustrates a fifth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 23  illustrates a sixth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 24  illustrates a seventh alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 25  illustrates an eighth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 26  illustrates a ninth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 27  illustrates a tenth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 28  illustrates an eleventh alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 29  illustrates a twelfth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 30  illustrates a thirteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 31  illustrates a fourteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 32  illustrates a fifteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 33  illustrates a sixteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 34  illustrates a seventeenth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 35  illustrates an eighteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 36  illustrates a nineteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 37  illustrates a twentieth alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 38  illustrates a twentieth-first alternative mode of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 39  is a block diagram of the electronic components of the array imaging module according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIGS. 40A to 40C  illustrate different modes of the array imaging module incorporating with the electronic device according to the above preferred embodiments of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The following description is disclosed to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the present invention. Preferred embodiments are provided in the following description only as examples and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The general principles defined in the following description would be applied to other embodiments, alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
     It is appreciated that the terms “longitudinal”, “transverse”, “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “exterior”, and “interior” in the following description refer to the orientation or positioning relationship in the accompanying drawings for easy understanding of the present invention without limiting the actual location or orientation of the present invention. Therefore, the above terms should not be an actual location limitation of the elements of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2A to 4 , an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated, wherein the array imaging module is able to incorporate with various electronic devices, such as smartphone, such that a user is able to capture an image of an object or person via the array imaging module. For example, the array imaging module serves as a camera to take a photo, video or other image content. The array imaging module can be used in a mobile electronic device, such as, but not limit to, a mobile phone, tablet computer, a music player (MP3/4/5), a personal digital assisting device, an electronic book device, a laptop computer, a digital camera, and the like. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 2A to 4 , the array imaging module is embodied as a dual lens camera module, wherein the array imaging module comprises a circuit board assembly  220 , at least two optical lenses  10 , and at least two photosensitive units  21 . 
     It is worth mentioning that in the disclosure of the present invention, two optical lenses  10  are illustrated for the array imaging module as an example. In other embodiments, two or more optical lenses  10  and two or more photosensitive units  21 , such as three optical lenses  10  and three photosensitive units  21 , are constructed to form the array imaging module. The numbers of optical lenses  10  and photosensitive units  21  should not be limited in the present invention. 
     Furthermore, each of the optical lenses  10  is electrically coupled with the circuit board assembly  220  and is retained and supported at an upper portion of the circuit board assembly  220 . In particular, each of the optical lenses  10  is aligned with an optical path of the corresponding photosensitive unit  21 . Accordingly, the circuit board assembly  220  is coupled at the electronic device. It is appreciated that one optical lens  10  and one photosensitive unit  21  are constructed to form an imaging system for capturing image. The capturing target, such as human or object, is captured by reflecting the light from the target and passing the reflected light through the optical lens  10  into the interior of the array imaging module. Then, the photosensitive unit  21  will receive the reflected light along the optical path for photoelectric conversion. In other words, the photosensitive unit  21  will convert light signal into electric signal, wherein the electric signal is then transmitted to the electronic device by the circuit board assembly  220 , such that the electronic device will generate a captured image corresponding to the electric signal. 
     The circuit board assembly  220  comprises a mold sealer  2201  and a circuit member  2202 , wherein the mold sealer  2201  is sealedly coupled to the circuit member  2202 . In one embodiment, circuit member  2202  is molded in the mold sealer  2201 . In particular, the mold sealer  2201  can be made by Molding On Board (MOB) process to seal and couple with the circuit member  2202 . In other words, the mold sealer  2201  and the circuit member  2202  are integrally constructed to form an integrated structure. 
     The circuit member  2202  comprises a circuit board  22 , wherein the photosensitive unit  21  is electrically coupled at the circuit board  22 . The circuit member  2201  and the circuit board  22  are integrally formed with each other. The mold sealer  2201  has two optical windows  231 . The mold sealer  2201  is encirclingly mounted around the photosensitive unit  21  at an exterior side thereof. The optical windows  231  are supported and aligned with the optical lenses  10  and the optical paths of the photosensitive unit  21 . In other words, the photosensitive unit  21  is located at the circuit board  22  to align with the corresponding the optical window  231 . 
     In one embodiment, the circuit board  22  is initially coupled to the mold sealer  2201  to form an integrated body. Then, the photosensitive unit  21  is coupled to the circuit board  22  in order to electrically connect the photosensitive unit  21  with the circuit board  22 . In another embodiment, the photosensitive unit  21  is initially coupled to the circuit board  22  to electrically connect the photosensitive unit  21  with the circuit board  22 . Then, the circuit board  22  is coupled to the mold sealer  2201  to form an integrated body. 
     The mold sealer  2201  comprises a connecting body  22011  and two outer ring bodies  22012 , wherein the connecting body  22011  is mold-connected between the two outer ring bodies  22012  to spacedly separate the outer ring bodies  22012  by the connecting body  22011 . Accordingly, each of the outer ring bodies  22012  forms the corresponding optical window  231 . The two photosensitive units  21  are located at two lateral sides of the connecting body  22011  to form the array imaging module. It is worth mentioning that the connecting body  22011  serves as a common body or sharing body that when installing the optical lenses  10 , wherein the optical lenses  10  will take even portions of the connecting body  22011 . 
     It is appreciated that the connecting body  22011  of the mold sealer  2201  and each of the outer ring bodies  22012  are integrally formed with the circuit board  22  by molding process. Each of the outer ring bodies  22012  is integrally connected to an outer peripheral edge of the circuit body  22 . The connecting body  22011  is integrally connected at a center portion of the circuit board  22 . It is appreciated that the center portion of the circuit board  22  is integrally connected to the connecting body  22011  to form a reinforcing rib so as to enhance the rigidity of the circuit board  22  for prevent the deformation of the circuit board  22 . The outer ring bodies  22012  are integrally connected to the outer peripheral edge of the circuit body  22  to enhance the rigidity of the circuit board  22  along the outer peripheral edge thereof. As a result, the mold sealer  2201  will enhance the rigidity of the circuit board  22 . 
     The circuit member  2202  comprises a connecting circuit (not shown in Figure) and at least an electronic element  26 . The connecting circuit is pre-formed at the circuit board  22 . The electronic element  26  is electrically connected to the connecting circuit and the photosensitive units  21 . In other words, the electronic element  26  is electrically connected to the photosensitive unit  21  through the connecting circuit. Therefore, the electronic element  26  and the photosensitive unit  21  are incorporated with each other during the photosensitive operation. The electronic element  26  can be, but not limit to, a resistor, a capacitor, a diode, a triode, a potentiometer, a relay, a driver, or a processor. 
     According to the preferred embodiment, the electronic element  26  is configured corresponding to the photosensitive unit  21  in order to incorporate with the photosensitive unit  21  for photosensitive operation. 
     It is worth mentioning that the mold sealer  2201  is arranged to envelop and encapsulate the one or more electronic elements  26  therewithin, such that the one or more electronic elements  26  are enclosed to prevent from exposing to the surroundings. In other words, the connection between the photosensitive unit  21  and the one or more electronic elements  26  will be enclosed in a closed environment. Unlike the conventional camera module, the electronic elements  26  thereof are exposed to outside. For example, the dust may accumulate at the electronic elements  26 , such as a capacitor, and contaminate the photosensitive unit  21 . According to the preferred embodiment, the one or more electronic elements  26  are protruded from the circuit board  22  as an example. In one embodiment, the one or more electronic elements  26  are embedded in the interior of the circuit board  22  to prevent the one or more electronic elements  26  being protruded from the circuit board  22 . Person skilled in the art should understand that the one or more electronic elements  26  can be outwardly protruded between the two photosensitive units  21 , wherein the protruded electronic elements  26  can be enclosed by the connecting body  22011  so as to minimize the installing space for the lens base comparing with the conventional camera module. In other words, the overall size of the array imaging module of the present invention is thus be reduced. 
     It is worth mentioning that the one or more electronic elements  26  are enclosed by the mold sealer  2201  so as to achieve the advantages of protecting the electronic element  26  as well as the respective imaging module. Person skilled in the art should understand that it should not be limited to cover the one or more electronic elements  26  by the mold sealer  2201 . In other words, the mold sealer  2201  can be molded directly on the circuit board  22  to embed and encapsulate the one or more electronic elements  26  therein in one embodiment, such that the one or more electronic elements  26  will not protruded from the circuit board  22 . The mold sealer  2201  can be molded to encircle around the outer side or surrounding of the electronic element(s)  26 . 
     It is worth mentioning that in one embodiment, the mold sealer  2201  is protrudedly encircled around the outer side of the photosensitive unit  21 . In particular, the mold sealer  2201  is sealed at and integrated with the photosensitive unit  21  to enclose the photosensitive unit  21 . Therefore, when the optical lens  10  is mounted at the mold sealer  2201 , the photosensitive unit  21  is sealedly enclosed within the mold sealer  2201  so as to provide a closed environment for the photosensitive unit  21 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 3A to 4 , during the manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly  220 , the circuit board  22  can be made by the modification of a conventional circuit board. For example, the circuit board  22  is treated by a surface molding process. In one embodiment, the circuit board  22 , by means of such as an injection molding machine, is molded and treated by insert molding that integrally encapsulates the circuit board  22  after it is treated by the Surface Mount Technology (SMT). For example, molding encapsulation, the circuit board  22  is molded, such as plastic packaged, to form the mold sealer  2201 , or that the circuit board  22  is press-molded, which is frequently applied in the semiconductor encapsulation, to form the mold sealer  2201 . Furthermore, the photosensitive unit  21  is then coupled to the circuit board  22  and is electrically connected to the circuit board  22  via a gold wire as an example. For example, the circuit board  22  can be, but not limit to, a rigid-flex combination board, ceramic substrate (non-flexible board), or a rigid PCB board (non-flexible board). The mold sealer  2201  can be treated by, but not limit to, an injection molding process, a molding process, or the like. For example, the injection molding material can be nylon, LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer), PP (Polypropylene), epoxy resin, or the like. The press-molding process can be carried out by using epoxy resin as an example. It is appreciated that the manufacturing methods and materials can be selected according to the need of the present invention and should not be limited in the present invention. 
     In another embodiment, the manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly  220  comprises the steps of firstly treating the circuit board  22  by SMT process, coupling the photosensitive unit  21  on the circuit board  22 , electrically connecting the photosensitive unit  21  with the circuit board  22  via connecting wires such as the gold wire, and molding the circuit board  22 , such as mold-packaging, to form the mold sealer  2201  via the insert-molding. Alternatively, the circuit board  22  can be press-molded to form the mold sealer  2201 . It is appreciated that the manufacturing sequence of the circuit board assembly  220  can be alternated and it should not be limited in the present invention. 
     It is worth mentioning that each of the optical lenses  10  is mounted at the mold sealer  2201  of the circuit board assembly  220 , wherein the mold sealer  2201  itself also serves as a conventional supporting frame, such that the mold sealer  2201  supports and retains the optical lens  10  in position. However, the assembling process is totally different from the conventional COB process, wherein the conventional COB process is that an independent supporting frame of the camera module is adhered to the circuit board wherein the supporting frame must have a desired thickness to form a rigid body to support the optical lens and lens barrel and reserve a safety distance around electronic elements on the circuit board while it is adhered on top of the electronic elements. In view of the present invention, the mold sealer  2201  is molded to the circuit board  22 , via Molding On Board (MOB) process as an example, to retain and affixed on the circuit board  22  in position to form an integral body. In other words, there is no adhering process in the present invention since the molding process of the present invention has better connection stability and higher controllability comparing with the convention COB process. More importantly, there is no requirement for a predetermined safety distance between the mold sealer  2201  and the circuit board  22  to seal the one or more electronic elements  26 . As a result, the thickness of the array imaging module of the present invention can be reduced because the mold sealer  2201  having its desired thickness directly encloses and encapsulates the one or more electronic elements  26  therein. In addition, the mold sealer  2201  is coated on the one or more electronic elements  26 , such that the one or more electronic elements  26  can be overlapped with each other. In other words, there is no such safety distance required around the circuit components in the conventional camera module. Therefore, the mold sealer  2201  not only provides a supportive ability but also has a height fitting into a relatively small and compact area in order to reduce the thickness of the array imaging module of the present invention. In addition, the mold sealer  2201  can replace the conventional supporting frame to prevent the tilting error via the adhering process, so as to reduce the accumulative tolerance of the array imaging module during the assembling process. 
     It is worth mentioning that the shape of the mold sealer  2201  can be selectively adjusted. For example, the electronic element  26  is extended inwardly to define a protruding portion, such that the width of the mold sealer  2201  will be correspondingly increased. When there is no electronic element  26 , the mold sealer  2201  can be integrally extended to have a regular shape and to have a reduced thickness. It is appreciated that the shape of the mold sealer  2201  should not be limited in the present invention. 
     Furthermore, the mold sealer  2201  comprises an enclosing portion  22013  and a light filtering portion  22014 . The light filtering portion  22014  is molded to integrally extend from the enclosing portion  22013  via the molding process. The enclosing portion  22013  is molded to connect to the circuit board  22  to enclose the one or more electronic elements  26 . Two light filters  40  are installed at the light filtering portion  22014 , wherein the light filter  40  can be, but not limit to, an infrared cut-off filter (IRCF). 
     In other words, during the assembling process of the circuit board assembly  220  of the array imaging module, each of the light filters  40  is mounted at the light filtering portion  22014 , such that the light filter  40  is retained in position align with the photosensitive path (also named as optical path) of the corresponding photosensitive unit  21 , so as to eliminate any supporting structure for the light filter  40 . In other words, the mold sealer  2201  has the supportive ability as the conventional supporting frame. Taking the advantage of the molding process, the top side of the light filtering portion  22014  can be molded to have a flat surface through the molding process, such that the light filter  40  can be flatnessly and stably installed at the light filtering portion  22014 , which is superior to the conventional camera module. 
     Furthermore, the light filtering portion  22014  has at least a mounting groove  220141 . In one embodiment, two mounting grooves  220141  are spacedly formed at the light filtering portion  22014 , wherein the two mounting grooves  220141  are located corresponding to the optical window  231 . The mounting grooves  220141  provide a mounting space, wherein a peripheral edge of the light filter  40  is engaged with the respective mounting groove  220141 , such that the light filter  40  will not protruded out of the top side of the light filtering portion  22014 . Preferably, the mounting grooves  220141  are formed at two sides of the mold sealer  2201 , wherein the light filter  40  can be stably mounted at the mold sealer  2201  to prevent the light filter  40  being protruded out of the top side of the mold sealer  2201 . 
     It is worth mentioning that the mounting grooves  220141  are configured to couple with the light filter  40  in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the mounting grooves  220141  are configured to couple the component like the motor or optical lens of the array imaging module. It is appreciated that the use of the mounting groove  220141  should not be limited in the present invention. 
     According to the preferred embodiment, the photosensitive unit  21  is electrically connected to the circuit board  22  via at least a lead wire  24  which is connected with the circuit board  22 . The lead wire  24  can be, but limited to, gold wire, copper wire, aluminum wire, or silver wire. In particular, the lead wire  24  from the photosensitive unit  21  is connected to the circuit board  22  via the conventional COB process, such as welding. In other words, the connection between the photosensitive unit  21  and the circuit board  22  can be an existing connection technique to reduce the cost of the process, to make full use of the conventional process and equipment, and to prevent any waste of the resources. In addition, the wiring direction of the lead wire  24  should not be limited. For example, the wiring direction of the lead wire  24  can be extended from the photosensitive unit  21  to the circuit board  22  or can be extended to the photosensitive unit  21  from the circuit board  22 . It is appreciated that the electrical connection between the photosensitive unit  21  and the circuit board  22  can be formed by other connection methods, which should not be restricted in the present invention. 
     It is worth mentioning that each of the photosensitive units  21  is mounted at the top side of the circuit board  22 , wherein the mold sealer  2201  is encircled around the photosensitive unit  21  at the outer peripheral edge thereof. During the manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly  220 , the manufacturing sequence can be altered. In one embodiment, two photosensitive units  21  are firstly coupled on the circuit board  22 . Then, the mold sealer  2201  is coupled on the circuit board  22  via the molding process along the outer peripheral edges of the photosensitive units  21  to enclose the one or more electronic elements  26  protruded from the circuit board  22 . In another embodiment, the circuit board  22  is molded to form with the mold sealer  2201  so as to enclose the one or more electronic elements  26  protruded from the circuit board  22 . Then, the photosensitive units  21  are coupled on the circuit board  22 , wherein the photosensitive units  21  are located at the inner lateral side of the mold sealer  2201 . 
     According to the preferred embodiment, two optical lenses  10  are constructed, as an example, to form the array imaging module of the present invention. Through the molding process, the two light filters  40  and the two optical lenses  10  are assembled in a consistent manner to obtain better optical performance. In another embodiment, more than two optical lenses  10  can be constructed in the array imaging module. Correspondingly, more than two optical windows  231  are provided at the circuit board assembly  220 . It is appreciated that the number of optical lens  10  should not be restricted in the present invention. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates another embodiment of the present invention, wherein each of the optical lenses  10  is directly coupled at the mold sealer  2201  of the circuit board assembly  220 . In other words, the optical lens  10  can be a fix-focus lens assembly that the focal length of the optical lens  10  cannot be selectively adjusted. It is appreciated that the optical lens  10  is directly coupled at the mold sealer  2201  via a casing connected thereto. Referencing  FIG. 2B , the array imaging module of the present invention further comprises at least a driver  30 , wherein each of the drivers  30  is coupled at the mold sealer  2201 . The optical lens  10  is coupled at and driven by the driver  30 , such that the optical lens  10  can be driven to move by the driver  30  along the optical path of the photosensitive unit  21  so as to adjust the focal optical of the optical lens  10 . In other words, the optical lens  10  can be an auto-focus lens assembly that the focal length of the optical lens  10  can be selectively adjusted. For example, the user is able to selectively adjust the focal length of the optical lens  10  for capturing image. 
     The driver  30  can be any type and should not be limited in the present invention, as long as the optical lens  10  can be driven to move by the driver  30  along the optical path of the photosensitive unit  21 . For example, the driver  30  can be, but not limit to, a voice coil motor. 
     It is worth mentioning that the mold sealer  2201  is arranged to support the light filter  40 , the optical lenses  10 , and/or the driver  40 , such that the mold sealer  2201  has a supportive ability as the conventional supporting frame. Through the molding process, the mold sealer  2201  is molded to have the flatness and consistency. Therefore, the light filter  40 , the optical lenses  10 , and/or the driver  40  can be flatnessly and stably supported by the mold sealer  2201  via the flatness and consistency thereof. More importantly, the optical paths of the photosensitive units  21  can be ensured and consistent, which is not easily achieved by the conventional camera module. 
     It is worth mentioning that the mold sealer  2201  is integrally formed with the circuit board  22  via the molding process to enhance the rigidity of the circuit board  22 . Comparing with the conventional camera module through the conventional COB, the thickness of the circuit board  22  of the present invention can be further reduced while the rigidity of the circuit board  22  is enhanced. On the other hand, the distance between the optical lens  10  and the mold sealer  2201  can be reduced to minimize the lateral dimension of the array imaging module of the present invention. 
     Furthermore, as shown in  FIG. 3 , the circuit board assembly  220  further comprises at least two motor connecting units  2203  operatively connected to the drivers  30  respectively. Each of the drivers  30  comprises at least a motor terminal  31 . Each of the motor connecting units  2203  comprises a first connecting wire  22031  electrically connected to the driver  30  and the circuit board  22 . In particular, each of the first connecting wires  22031  is electrically connected to the connecting circuit of the circuit board  22 . Each of the first connecting wires  22031  is set at the mold sealer  2201  and is extended to the top side of the mold sealer  2201 . The first connecting wire  22031  has a first motor connecting end  220311  exposed and extended above the top side of the mold sealer  2201  to electrically connect to the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30 . It is worth mentioning that the first motor connecting end  220311  of the first connecting wire  22031  can be embedded in the mold sealer  2201 . According to the conventional process, the driver is electrically connected to the circuit board via an individual wire, such that the conventional process is relatively complicated. In view of the present invention, the first connecting wire  22031  is pre-set at the mold sealer  2201  at the time when the mold sealer  2201  is formed by molding process, such that the pre-forming configuration thereof can replace the conventional welding process for wire connection. Therefore, the electrical connection of the first connecting wire  22031  will become more stable. In particular, the first connecting wire  22031  is embodied as a conducting wire being embedded in the mold sealer  2201 . For example, the first motor connecting end  220311  of the first connecting wire  22031  can be electrically connected to the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30  via the anisotropic conductive adhesive film or by welding. 
     In other words, before the mold sealer  2201  is formed, the bottom end of the first connecting wire  22031  is electrically connected to the circuit board  22 . Then, when the mold sealer  2201  is formed, the portion of the first connecting wire  22031  is enclosed by the mold sealer  2201 , such that the upper end of the first connecting wire  22031  is exposed and extended out of the top side of the mold sealer  2201  in order to form the first motor connecting end  220311 . 
     It is worth mentioning that the embedded position of the first connecting wire  22031  and the position of the first motor connecting end  220311  thereof can be selectively adjusted at the mold sealer  2201  according to the configuration of the present invention. In one embodiment, the first motor connecting end  220311  of the first connecting wire  22031  is set at an outer circumference of the mold sealer  2201 , i.e. the top side of the mold sealer  2201 . In another embodiment, the first motor connecting end  220311  of the first connecting wire  22031  is set at an inner circumference of the mold sealer  2201 , i.e. the bottom side of the mounting groove  220141  of the mold sealer  2201 . Therefore, the driver  30  is able to be installed at different locations. In other words, when the driver  30  is needed to be coupled at the top side of the mold sealer  2201 , the first motor connecting end  220311  of the first connecting wire  22031  is set at the outer circumference of the mold sealer  2201 . When the driver  30  is needed to be coupled at the bottom side of the mold sealer  2201 , the first motor connecting end  220311  of the first connecting wire  22031  is set at the inner circumference of the mold sealer  2201 , which is the bottom side of the mounting groove  220141 . 
     That is to say, during the manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly  220 , the photosensitive unit  21  is initially coupled at the circuit board  22  and then the mold sealer  2201  is formed and molded on the circuit board  22  via the MOB process. During the molding process, the first connecting wire  22031  can be embedded in the mold sealer  2201  and the first connecting wire  22031  is electrically connected to the circuit board  22 . In addition, the first motor connecting end  220311  of the first connecting wire  22031  is exposed and extended out of the top side of the mold sealer  2201  for electrically connecting to the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30 . For example, when the circuit board assembly  220  is installed at the array imaging module, the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30  can be electrically connected to the first motor connecting end  220311  of the first connecting wire  22031  by welding, so as to electrically connect the driver  30  to the circuit board  22 . As a result, the present invention does not require any individual connecting wire to connect the driver  30  to the circuit board  22  so as to minimize the length of the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30 . 
       FIG. 5A  illustrates a modification of the motor connection of the preferred embodiment. Each of the motor connecting units  2203  comprises at least one first terminal slot  22032  that receives the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30 . Accordingly, the first terminal slot  22032  is provided at the mold sealer  2201  at the top side thereof. In other words, the first terminal slot  22032  of the motor connecting unit  2203  is formed at the top side of the mold sealer  2201 . Each of the motor connecting units  2203  further comprises at least a second connecting wire  22033  that electrically connects to the driver  30  and the circuit board  22 . Accordingly, the second connecting wire  22033  is set at the mold sealer  2201  and is extended to the bottom wall surface of the first terminal slot  22032 . The second connecting wire  22033  comprises a second motor connecting end  220331  provided at the mold sealer  2201  and extended to the bottom wall surface of the first terminal slot  22032 , wherein the second motor connecting end  220331  is electrically coupled to the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30 . In one embodiment, the second motor connecting end  220331  can be embodied as a welding pad. The second connecting wire  22033  is embodied as a conductive wire embedded in the mold sealer  2201 . 
     In other words, during the manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly  220 , the photosensitive unit  21  is initially coupled such as attached to the circuit board  22 , and then the mold sealer  2201  is molded and coupled to the circuit board  22  via the MOB process. At the same time, the first terminal slot  22032 , having a predetermined length, is pre-set at the molding process of the mold sealer  2201 . In addition, the second connecting wire  22033  is electrically connected to the circuit board  22  and is electrically connected to the second motor connecting end  220331  at the bottom wall surface of the first terminal slot  22032 . Therefore, the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30  can be easily connected to the second connecting wire  22033 . For example, when the circuit board assembly  220  is installed into the array imaging module, the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30  can be inserted into the first terminal slot  22032  to electrically connect the second motor connecting end  220331  of the second connecting wire  22033  by welding. Therefore, the driver  30  is electrically connected to the circuit board  22 . In other words, no individual wire is needed for electrical connection between the driver  30  and the circuit board  22 . In addition, the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30  can be stably connected to prevent any external force exerted thereto. It is worth mentioning that the second connecting wire  22033  can be a conductive wire embedded in the mold sealer  2201 . 
       FIGS. 3B and 5B  illustrate another embodiment of the motor connecting unit. Each of the motor connecting units  2203  comprises at least a second terminal slot  22034  that receives the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30 . Accordingly, the second terminal slot  22034  is provided at the mold sealer  2201  at the outer lateral side thereof. In other words, the second terminal slot  22034  of the motor connecting unit  2203  is formed at the outer lateral side of the mold sealer  2201 . Each of the motor connecting units  2203  further comprises at least a circuit terminal  22035  pre-set at the circuit board  22  and electrically connected to the connecting circuit of the circuit board  22 . In addition, the second terminal slot  22034  is extended from the top side of the mold sealer  2201  to the circuit board  22 . The circuit terminal  22035  is extended corresponding to the second terminal slot  22034 . In one embodiment, the motor terminal  31  is inserted into and retained at the second terminal slot  22034 , wherein the motor terminal  31  is electrically connected to the circuit terminal  22035  by welding so as to electrically connect the driver  30  to the circuit board  22 . 
     In other words, during the manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly  220 , the circuit terminal  22035  is pre-formed at the circuit board  22 , and the photosensitive unit  21  and the electronic component  26  are coupled to the circuit board  22 , and then the mold sealer  2201  is molded and coupled to the circuit board  22  via the MOB process. At the same time, the second terminal slot  22034 , having a predetermined length, is pre-set at the molding process of the mold sealer  2201 . The second terminal slot  22034  is extended from the circuit terminal  22035 . For example, when the circuit board assembly  220  is installed into the array imaging module, the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30  can be inserted into the second terminal slot  22034  to electrically connect the circuit terminal  22035  by welding. Therefore, the driver  30  is electrically connected to the circuit board  22 . In addition, the motor terminal  31  of the driver  30  can be stably connected to prevent any external force exerted thereto. 
       FIG. 5C  illustrates another embodiment of the motor connecting unit. Each of the motor connecting units  2203  comprises at least an engraving circuit  22036  electrically connected to the connecting circuit of the circuit board  22 , the photosensitive unit  21 , and the motor, etc. . . . For example, the engraving circuit  22036  is formed by, but limited to, Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) and then metal-plating in order to provide at the mold sealer  2201 . According to the conventional connecting method, the motor is electrically connected to the circuit board via an individual wire, such that the manufacturing process thereof is relatively complicated. In view of the present invention, the engraving circuit  22036  can replace the conventional welding process for electrical connection, such that the electrical connection of the present invention will be more stable comparing with the conventional one. In particular, the engraving circuit  22036  is formed by forming an engraving groove at the mold sealer  2201  and metal-plating the engraving groove. 
     According to the preferred embodiment, the driver  30  of the array imaging module is sealed and is electrically connected via the above motor connecting units  2203  and their alternatives. For example, the driver  30  can be electrically connected as shown in  FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C , via the first terminal slot  22032  and second connecting wire  22033 , the second terminal slot  22034 , and the circuit terminal  22035 . In one embodiment, as shown in  FIG. 2A , the driver  30  is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly  220  via the welding process. It is appreciated that the electrical connection between the driver  30  and the circuit board assembly  220  should not be limited. 
     As shown in  FIG. 7 , an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly  220  according to a second embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Unlike the above first embodiment, the circuit board assembly  220  comprises a circuit board  22 A, wherein the circuit board  22 A has two inner indention grooves  224 A. The two photosensitive units  21  are received at the inner indention grooves  224 A respectively. In other words, since the photosensitive units  21  are received in the inner indention grooves  224 A, the photosensitive units  21  will not protruded out of top side of the circuit board  22 A, such that the height of the mold sealer  2201  to seal the photosensitive units  21  will be substantially reduced. Therefore, the height restriction of the mold sealer  2201  will be reduced to seal the photosensitive units  21  so as to minimize the height of the mold sealer  2201 . 
     Furthermore, the photosensitive unit  21  is electrically connected to the circuit board  22  via the lead wire  24 . The lead wire  24  can be, but limited to, a gold wire, copper wire, aluminum wire, or sliver wire. In particular, the photosensitive unit  21  and the lead wire  24  are embedded in the inner indention groove  224 A of the circuit boar  22 A. In one embodiment, during the manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly  220 , the inner indention groove  224 A is initially pre-formed at the circuit board  22 A. In other words, the inner indention groove  224 A can be pre-formed at the conventional circuit board in order to receive and couple to the photosensitive unit  21 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 8 , an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly  220  according to a third embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. 
     Unlike the above embodiment, the circuit board assembly  220  comprises a circuit board  22 B, wherein the circuit board  22 B has two conductive channels  225 B spacedly formed at a bottom side of the photosensitive unit  21  to electrically connect to the circuit board  22 B at two lateral sides thereof. The photosensitive unit  21  is coupled at a rear side of the circuit board  22 B, wherein the photosensitive area of the photosensitive unit  21  faces upward to receive the light emitting through the optical lens  10 . 
     In addition, the circuit board  22 B comprises two outer indention grooves  226 B corresponding to the conductive channels  225 B respectively, wherein the two indention grooves  226 B serve as a positioning guider for the photosensitive unit  21 . In particular, when the photosensitive unit  21  is coupled at the outer indention grooves  226 B, the outer side of the photosensitive unit  21  is aligned and coincided with the outer side of the circuit board  22 B, such that the outer side of the photosensitive unit  21  and the outer side of the circuit board  22 B are aligned at the same planar direction so as to ensure the surface flatness of the circuit board assembly  220 . 
     Accordingly, the conductive channels  225 B are embedded as a platform to stably support the photosensitive unit  21  when the photosensitive unit  21  is coupled at the circuit board  22 B, so as to expose the photosensitive area of the photosensitive unit  21 . 
     It is worth mentioning that the present invention further provides an assembling method of the chip, which is a Flip Chip (FC) method. According to the preferred, the photosensitive unit  21  is coupled at the rear side of the circuit board  22 B, wherein the photosensitive unit is coupled at the front side of the circuit board in the conventional process. In other words, the circuit board  22 B is located above the photosensitive unit  21  and the photosensitive area of the photosensitive unit  21  is facing upward when the photosensitive unit  21  is coupled at the rear side of the circuit board  22 B. Through this structural and assembling configuration, the photosensitive unit  21  and the mold sealer  2201  are correspondingly independent, such that the photosensitive unit  21  will not be affect when assembling the photosensitive unit  21  and when forming the mold sealer  2201  by the molding process. In addition, the photosensitive unit  21  is embedded in the outer lateral side of the circuit board  22 B to prevent the photosensitive unit  21  from being protruded from the inner lateral side of the circuit board  22 B, such that a relatively space is reserved at the inner lateral side of the circuit board  22 B. As a result, the height of the mold sealer  2201  will not be limited by the height of the photosensitive unit  21 , such that the height of the mold sealer  2201  can be further reduced. 
     It is worth mentioning that the light filter  40  is coupled at the top side of the conductive channels  225 B. Therefore, the light filter  40  does not need to couple to the mold sealer  2201  so as to reduce the rear focal length of the array imaging module which will reduce the height thereof. In particular, the light filter  40  can be the infrared cut-off filter (IRCF). 
     As shown in  FIG. 9 , an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly  220  according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. 
     The circuit board assembly  220  comprises a reinforcing layer  2204 C overlapped and connected to the circuit board  22  to reinforce the strength of the circuit board  22 . In other words, the reinforcing layer  2204 C is formed at a bottom side of the circuit board  22  corresponding to the area where the photosensitive unit  21  is located. Therefore, the circuit board  22  can be rigidly support the mold sealer  2201  and the photosensitive unit  21 . 
     In addition, the reinforcing layer  2204 C can be metal layer overlapped and connected to the bottom side of the circuit board  22  to enhance the rigidity of the circuit board  22 . The reinforcing layer  2204 C also has heat dissipating ability that the reinforcing layer  2204 C can effectively dissipate heat generated from the photosensitive unit  21 . 
     It is worth mentioning that the circuit board  22  can be a Flex Print Circuit (FPC). Through the rigidities of the reinforcing layer  2204 C and the circuit board  22 , the flex print circuit, having a bendable ability, can fulfill the supportive ability of the circuit board assembly  220 . Accordingly, the circuit board  22  can be the Print Circuit Board (PCB), the FPC, or FPC (Rigid-Flex PCB). In other words, the reinforcing layer  2204 C can substantially increase the strength of the circuit board  22  and effectively enhance the heat dissipation, so as to reduce the thickness of the circuit board  22 . Therefore, the height of the circuit board assembly will be substantially reduced to minimize the height of the array imaging module. 
     As shown in  FIG. 10 , an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly  220  according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. 
     Unlike the above embodiments, the circuit board  22 D has a least a reinforcing slot  227 D, wherein the mold sealer  2201  is extended into the reinforcing slot  227 D to enhance the strength of the circuit board  22 D. 
     The positions of each of the reinforcing slots  227 D can be selectively modified according to the rigidity of the circuit board  22 D. Preferably, the reinforcing slots  227 D are symmetrically formed on the circuit board  22 D. Accordingly, the rigidity of the circuit board  22 D can be enhanced by the reinforcing slot  227 D to reduce the thickness of the circuit board  22 D, so as to reduce the thickness of the array imaging module and to enhance the heat dissipation of the circuit board assembly  220 . 
     It is worth mentioning that the reinforcing slot  227 D is embodied as an indention cavity, wherein the reinforcing slot  227 D is not a through slot, such that when the reinforcing slot  227 D is formed on the circuit board  22 D, the reinforcing slot  22 D will not extended through the circuit board  22 D. Therefore, the mold sealer  2201  will not be extended through the circuit board  22 D and will not be leaked from the reinforcing slot  227 D. 
     As shown in  FIG. 11 , an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly  220  according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. 
     Unlike the above embodiments, the circuit board  22 E has a least a reinforcing slot  227 E, wherein the mold sealer  2201  is extended into the reinforcing slot  227 E to enhance the strength of the circuit board  22 E. 
     The positions of each of the reinforcing slots  227 E can be selectively modified according to the rigidity of the circuit board  22 E. Preferably, the reinforcing slots  227 E are symmetrically formed on the circuit board  22 E. Accordingly, the rigidity of the circuit board  22 E can be enhanced by the reinforcing slot  227 E to reduce the thickness of the circuit board  22 E, so as to reduce the thickness of the array imaging module and to enhance the heat dissipation of the circuit board assembly  220 . 
     It is worth mentioning that the reinforcing slot  227 E is a through slot, such that when the reinforcing slot  227 E is formed on the circuit board  22 E, the reinforcing slot  22 E will extended through the circuit board  22 E. The two opposite sides of the circuit board  22 E will communicate with each other through the reinforcing slot  227 E. Therefore, the mold sealer  2201  will be extended through the circuit board  22 E to integrally form with the circuit board  22 E so as to combine the mold sealer  2201  with the circuit board  22 E with a composite material structure. In addition, the reinforcing slot  227 E as the through slot can be easily formed on the circuit board  22 E. 
     As shown in  FIG. 12 , an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly  220  according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. 
     Unlike the above embodiments, the mold sealer  2201 F has a least an enclosing portion  22013 F, a light filter mounting portion  22014 F, and a lens mounting portion  22015 F. The light filter mounting portion  22014 F and the lens mounting portion  22015 F are integrally formed with the enclosing portion  22013 F in a sequent manner during the molding process, such that the light filter mounting portion  22014 F is integrally formed between the enclosing portion  22013 F and the lens mounting portion  22015 F. The enclosing portion  22013 F is molded and formed to couple with the circuit board  22  and to enclose the electronic element  26  and the lead wire  24 . The light filter mounting portion  22014 F is molded and formed to couple with the light filter  40 . In other words, during the manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly  220  for the array imaging module, the light filter  40  is mounted and supported at the light filter mounting portion  22014 F, such that the light filter  40  is automatically retained along the optical path of the photosensitive unit  21  without incorporating any conventional supporting frame. Therefore, the light filter mounting portion  22014 F has a supportive ability. Due to the molding process, the top side of the light filter mounting portion  22014 F can be made to have a flat surface to evenly support the light filter  40 , which is superior than the conventional camera module. The lens mounting portion  22015 F is coupled to the optical lens  10 . In other words, during the manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly  220  for the array imaging module, the optical lens  10  can be mounted and supported at the inner side of the lens mounting portion  22015 F, so as to stably retain the optical lens  10  in position. 
     Furthermore, the light filter mounting portion  22014 F has two mounting slots  220141 F located corresponding to the optical window  231 F, wherein the light filter  40  has enough space to be stably coupled at the mounting slots  220141 F. The lens mounting portion  22015 F has two lens mounting slots  220151 F located corresponding to the optical window  231 F, wherein the optical lens  10  has enough space to be stably coupled at the lens mounting slots  220151 F. 
     In other words, the light filter mounting portion  22014 F and the lens mounting portion  22015 F integrally and upwardly extended to form a step-like platform to spacedly support the light filter  40  and the optical lens  10  in position without any additional supporting frame as in the conventional camera module. 
     The lens mounting portion  22015 F further has two lens inner walls  220152 F, wherein each of the lens inner walls  220152 F has a closed annular shape, such that a lens edge gap is formed between the lens inner walls  220152 F. It is worth mentioning that each of the lens inner walls  220152 F is a flat surface to couple with the optical lens  10  without any threaded structure, so as to form the fixed focus lens module. It is worth mentioning that the optical lens  10  can be coupled at the lens mounting portion  22015 F by adhesive. 
     As shown in  FIG. 13A , an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly  220  according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Unlike the above embodiments, the circuit board assembly  220  further comprises a shielding layer  2205  that encloses the circuit board  22  and the mold sealer  2201  to enhance the strength of the circuit board  22  and to prevent any electromagnetic interference of the circuit board assembly  220 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 13B , an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly  220  according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Unlike the above embodiments, the light filter  40  does not mounted at a molding base  23  but is coupled to the optical lens  10  to ensure the optical lens  10  to be aligned along the optical path of the photosensitive unit  21  and to ensure the light filter  40  to be stably supported between the photosensitive unit  21  and the optical lens  10 . In other words, during the manufacturing process of the circuit board assembly  220  for the array imaging module, the light filter  40  is initially coupled to the optical lens  10  and then the optical lens  10  is retained along the optical path of the photosensitive unit  21 . 
     It is worth mentioning that there is one optical lens  10  and one light filter  40  as shown in  FIG. 13B . It is appreciated that two or more light filters  40  can be stacked and coupled to the optical lens  10  or two or more optical lenses  10  can be stacked and couple to the light filter  40 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 14 , an array imaging module and its circuit board assembly  220  according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Unlike the above embodiments, the array imaging module further comprises a supporter  70  to support the light filter  40 , the optical lens  10 , and/or the driver  30 . Accordingly, the supporter  70  is coupled at the mold sealer  2201 , wherein the light filter  40  is supported by the supporter  70 , the optical lens  10  is supported by the supporter  70 , and the driver  30  is supported by the supporter  70 . The shape of the supporter  70  can be selectively modified. For example, the supporter  70  forms a protruding platform for supporting the light filter  40 . The supporter  70  can be a multiple supporter to support two or more light filters  40  at the same time. Likewise, the supporter  70  can be a single supporter to support one single light filter  40 . According to the preferred embodiment, the supporter  70  is the multiple supporter. It is appreciated that the shape of the supporter  70  should not be limited in the present invention. 
       FIGS. 15A to 15H  illustrate another alternative mode of the assembling process of the present invention, wherein the array imaging module comprises at least two optical lenses  10 ′ and a molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′. The molded photosensitive unit  20 ′ comprises at least two photosensitive units  21 ′, a circuit board  22 ′, a molded base  23 ′, and at least two sets of connecting elements such as lead wires  24 ′. It is worth mentioning that the mold sealer  2201  as shown in  FIGS. 2A to 14  is embodied as the molded base  23 ′ in this embodiment. 
     Each of the photosensitive units  21 ′ comprises a chip connector  211 ′, a photosensitive area  212 ′, and a non-photosensitive area  213 ′, wherein the photosensitive area  212 ′ and the non-photosensitive area  213 ′ are integrally defined at the same side of the photosensitive units  21 ′. In particular, the photosensitive area  212 ′ are defined within or surrounded by the non-photosensitive area  213 ′. In other words, the photosensitive area  212 ′ is defined at a center of the non-photosensitive area  213 ′, wherein the non-photosensitive area  213 ′ encircles around the photosensitive area  212 ′. The chip connector  211 ′ is located at the non-photosensitive area  213 ′. 
     Correspondingly, the circuit board  22 ′ comprises at least two sets of circuit connectors  221 ′, at least two chip coupling areas  222 ′, and a peripheral area  223 ′, wherein the chip coupling areas  222 ′ and the peripheral area  223 ′ are integrally formed at a position that peripheral area  223 ′ is defined at a periphery of each of the chip coupling areas  222 ′. The circuit connectors  221 ′ are located at the peripheral area  223 ′. 
     Each of the lead wires  24 ′ has a chip connecting terminal  241 ′ and a circuit board connecting terminal  242 ′, wherein the lead wire  24 ′ has a curved configuration between the chip connecting terminal  241 ′ and the circuit board connecting terminal  242 ′. 
     The photosensitive units  21 ′ are coupled at the chip coupling areas  222 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ respectively, wherein the chip connecting terminal  241 ′ of the lead wire  24  is electrically connected to the chip connector  211 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′. The circuit board connecting terminal  242 ′ of the lead wire  24 ′ is electrically connected to the circuit connector  221 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′. The molded base  23 ′ is integrally coupled at the peripheral area  223 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ to form the molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′. The optical lenses  10 ′ are coupled at the molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′ along the optical paths of the photosensitive units  21 ′ respectively. When the light is reflected from the object and passes through the optical lenses  10 ′, the light will enter into the interior of the array imaging module to the photosensitive areas  212 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′. Then, the photosensitive units  21 ′ will convert the light signal into the electric signal for obtaining the image of the object through the photoelectric conversion process. 
     In one embodiment, each of the chip connector  221 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′ and the circuit connector  221 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ can be a connecting tray. In other words, each of the chip connector  221 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′ and the circuit connector  221 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ has a tray configuration. Therefore, the chip connecting terminal  241 ′ of the lead wire  24 ′ can be easily connected to the chip connector  211 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′. The circuit board connecting terminal  242 ′ of the lead wire  24 ′ can be easily connected to the circuit connector  221 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′. In another embodiment, each of the chip connector  221 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′ and the circuit connector  221 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ has a spherical shape, such as applying a paste or other welding materials as a connection point at each of the non-photosensitive area  213 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′ and the peripheral area  223 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ in order to form each of the chip connector  221 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′ and the circuit connector  221 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′. It is appreciated that the above examples are illustrative only that each of the chip connector  221 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′ and the circuit connector  221 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ can be formed by different ways. 
     The non-photosensitive area  213 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′ has a chip inner lateral side  2131 ′, a chip connecting portion  2132 ′, and a chip outer lateral side  2133 ′. The chip connector  211 ′ is located at the chip connecting portion  2132 ′. The chip inner lateral side  2131 ′ is extended and encircled around the photosensitive area  212 ′. Two lateral sides of the chip connecting portion  2132 ′ is extended to the chip inner lateral side  2131 ′ and the chip outer lateral side  2133 ′ respectively. In other words, the chip inner lateral side  2131 ′ is defined between the non-photosensitive area  213 ′ where of the chip connector  211 ′ is located and the edge of the photosensitive area  212 ′. The chip connecting portion  2132 ′ is defined at the non-photosensitive area  213 ′ where of the chip connector  211 ′ is located. The chip outer lateral side  2133 ′ is defined between the non-photosensitive area  213 ′ where of the chip connector  211 ′ is located and an outer edge of the photosensitive units  21 ′. In other words, at the top view of the photosensitive units  21 ′, the photosensitive area  212 ′, the chip inner lateral side  2131 ′, a chip connecting portion  2132 ′, and a chip outer lateral side  2133 ′ are formed in sequence from an inner side of the photosensitive units  21 ′ to an outer side thereof. 
     Correspondingly, the peripheral portion  223 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ has a circuit board inner lateral side  2231 ′, a circuit board connecting portion  2232 ′, and a circuit board outer lateral side  2233 ′. The circuit connector  221 ′ is coupled at the circuit board connecting portion  2232 ′. 
     The circuit board inner lateral side  2231 ′ is extended and encircled around the chip coupling area  222 ′. Two lateral sides of the circuit board connecting portion  2232 ′ is extended to the circuit board inner lateral side  2231 ′ and the circuit board outer lateral side  2233 ′ respectively. In other words, the circuit board inner lateral side  2231 ′ is defined between the peripheral area  223 ′ where of the circuit connector  221 ′ is located and the edge of the chip coupling area  222 ′. The circuit board connecting portion  2232 ′ is defined at peripheral area  223 ′ where of the circuit connector  221 ′ is located. The circuit board outer lateral side  2233 ′ is defined between the peripheral area  223 ′ where of the circuit connector  221 ′ is located and an outer edge of the circuit board  22 ′. It is worth mentioning that the circuit board  22 ′ is a one piece integrated body. Preferably, the chip coupling areas  222 ′ are symmetrically formed at two side ends of the circuit board  22 ′, such that the circuit board  22 ′ has a symmetrical configuration and structure. 
     In addition, the material of the lead wire  24 ′ should not be limited in the present invention. For example, the lead wire  24 ′ can be a gold wire, such that the photosensitive units  21 ′ can be electrically connected to the circuit board  22 ′ via the gold wire. In addition, the photosensitive area  212 ′ of the photosensitive units  21 ′ is able to convert light signal into electric signal, wherein the electric signal can transmit to the circuit board  22 ′ via the lead wire  24 ′. Accordingly, the lead wire  24 ′ can be a sliver wire, copper wire, or the like in order to transmit the electric signal from the photosensitive units  21 ′ to the circuit board  22 ′. 
     The array imaging module of the present invention can be a fixed-focus camera module, an auto-focus camera module, or zoom camera module. For example, the array camera module can have the autofocus and optical zoom ability under the controlled height restriction, so as to improve the imaging quality of the array imaging module. 
     In particular, as shown in  FIGS. 15A to 15H , the array imaging module further comprises at least two drivers  30 ′, wherein the drivers  30 ′ are operatively coupled to the optical lenses  10 ′ respectively. Each of the drivers  30 ′ is supported and coupled at the molded base  23 ′ at the top side thereof to retain the optical lenses  10 ′ at the photosensitive paths (optical paths) of the photosensitive units  21 ′ of the molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′ respectively. Each of the drivers  30 ′ is electrically coupled to the circuit board  22 ′, wherein after the circuit board  22 ′ transmits the electric signal to each of the drivers  30 ′, each of the drivers  30 ′ will drive the corresponding optical lens  10 ′ to move along the optical path of the corresponding photosensitive unit  21 ′ for adjusting the focal point of the array imaging module. In other words, the optical lenses  10 ′ are driven to move by the drivers  30 ′ respectively. 
     It is worth mentioning that the driver  30 ′ can be modified or selected in different types without any limitation of the array imaging module of the present invention. For example, the driver  30 ′ can be a voice coil motor for driving the optical lens  10 ′ along the optical path of the photosensitive unit  21 ′, wherein the driver  30 ′ is able to receive the electric signal and control signal for operation. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 15A to 15H , the array imaging module further comprises at least a light filter  40 ′. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises at least a lighter filter  40 ′, wherein the light filter  40 ′ is coupled at the top side of the molded base  23 ′, such that the light filter  40 ′ can be located at different positions corresponding to the optical path of the photosensitive unit  21 ′. In another embodiment, the array imaging module further comprises two or more light filters  40 ′, wherein the light filters  40 ′ are coupled at the top side of the molded base  23 ′, such that the light filters  40 ′ can be located corresponding to the optical paths of the photosensitive units  21 ′. In other words, the photosensitive units  21 ′, the light filters  40 ′, and the optical lenses  10 ′ are coupled respectively. 
     During the operation of the array imaging module, the light is reflected by the object and is guided to pass through the optical lens  10 ′ into the interior of the array imaging module. Then, the light will pass through the light filter  40 ′ to the photosensitive unit  21 ′, such that the photosensitive unit  21 ′ will receive the reflected light along the optical path for photoelectric conversion. Accordingly, the light filter  40 ′ is arranged for filtering stray light, such as the infrared light portion, in the light from the optical lens  10 ′ for improving the imaging quality of the array imaging module. 
     In addition, the light filter  40 ′ is directly coupled at the top side of the molded base  23 ′. Alternatively, the light filter  40 ′ can be coupled at a supporter which is coupled at the top side of the molded base  23 ′, such that the light filter  40 ′ is coupled at the top side of the molded base  23 ′ via the supporter. Therefore, the size of the light filter  40 ′ can be reduced to reduce the manufacturing cost of the array imaging module. 
     According to the present invention, the light filter  40 ′ can be formed in different types for different implements of the array imaging module. For example, the light filter  40 ′ can be an infrared cut-off filter, a full transmissible spectral filter, other filters, or two or more different light filters  40 ′. For example, the infrared cut filter and the full transmissible spectral filter can form a combination of light filtering unit, such that the infrared cut filter and the full transmissible spectral filter can be selectively switched to locate along the optical path of the photosensitive unit  21 ′. For example, the infrared cut filter is selectively switched to locate along the optical path of the photosensitive unit  21 ′ when the array imaging module is operated under the day light environment in which the environmental light is sufficient. Therefore, the infrared light portion of the light will be filtered by the infrared cut filter when entering into the interior of the array imaging module. Likewise, the full transmissible spectral filter is selectively switched to locate along the optical path of the photosensitive unit  21 ′ when the array imaging module is operated under the dark environment in which the environmental light is insufficient. Therefore, the infrared light portion of the light will not be filtered by the infrared cut filter when entering into the interior of the array imaging module. 
     During the manufacturing process of the array imaging module, as shown in  FIG. 15A , at least one set of the electronic elements  26 ′ of the molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′ is treated by Surface Mount Technology (SMT) to electrically couple at the peripheral portion  223 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′. In particular, each of the electronic elements  26 ′ is electrically coupled at the peripheral portion  223 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ at the circuit board outer lateral side  2233 ′ thereof. It is worth mentioning that the one or more electronic elements  26 ′ can also be electrically coupled at the center portion of the circuit board  22 ′ according to the need of the electronic elements  26 ′. In particular, none of the electronic element  26 ′ is electrically coupled at the chip coupling area  222 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′. 
     As shown in  FIG. 15B , the electronic element  226 ′ at the circuit board  22 ′ is disposed in a mold  100 ′, wherein the molded base  23 ′ is formed in the mold  100 ′ by means of the molding technology. In particular, the mold  100 ′ comprises an upper mold body  101 ′ and a lower mold body  102 ′, wherein at least one of the upper mold body  101 ′ and the lower mold body  102 ′ is movable and operable for mold closing and drafting in a controlling manner. When the upper mold body  101 ′ and the lower mold body  102 ′ are coupled with each other to form a closed mold, a mold cavity  103 ′ is formed therewithin, wherein the peripheral portion  223 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ and the center portion of the circuit board  22 ′ are correspondingly disposed in the mold cavity  103 ′. Preferably, the electronic elements  226 ′ provided on the circuit board  22 ′ are generally disposed in the mold cavity  103 ′. 
     Referring to  FIG. 15C , a mold material is heated to fluid state and introduced or injected in the mold cavity  103 ′ to fill the mold cavity  103 ′ and enclose each of the electronic elements  26 ′, so that when the mold material is solidified in the mold cavity  103 ′, the molded base  23 ′ integrated with the circuit board  22 ′ and the electronic elements  26 ′ is formed. Referring to  FIG. 15D , the molded base  23 ′ not only encloses each of the electronic elements  26 ′ to prevent each of the electronic elements  26 ′ from exposing and contacting with air outside, but also isolate the electronic elements  26 ′ with each other to prevent the mutual interference by the adjacent electronic elements  26 ′. Accordingly, it is appreciated that the distance between every two adjacent electronic elements  26 ′ can be reduced, such that more electronic elements  26 ′ can be electrically coupled at the circuit board  22 ′ with a limited installing area, so as to improve the imaging quality of the array imaging module. 
     It is worth mentioning that the mold  100 ′ further comprises an enclosing element which is embodied as an enclosing enclosing film  104 ′ provided at a mold engaging surface  1011 ′ of the upper mold body  101 ′, wherein when the upper mold body  101 ′ and the lower mold body  102 ′ are coupled with each other in a mold closing state, the mold engaging surface  1011 ′ of the upper mold body  101 ′ will not directly contact with the circuit board  22 ′. Therefore, the enclosing film  104 ′ will provide a buffering effect at the mold engaging surface  1011 ′ of the upper mold body  101 ′ to prevent the circuit board  22 ′ from being directly impacted when the upper mold body  101 ′ and the lower mold body  102 ′ are closed and coupled with each other, so as to prevent the deformation of the circuit board  22 ′. In addition, the enclosing film  104 ′ further provides a sealing effect between the mold engaging surface  1011 ′ of the upper mold body  101 ′ and the circuit board  22 ′ to ensure a sealing engagement therebetween. In other words, during the molding process, the sealing engagement of the enclosing film  104 ′ will prevent the fluid state mold material flowing to the chip coupling portion  222 ′ of circuit board  22 ′ from the mold cavity  103 ′, so as to ensure the flatness of the chip coupling portion  222 ′ of circuit board  22 ′. Furthermore, after the mold material is solidified to form the molded base  23 ′, the enclosing film  104 ′ also facilitates the mold drafting process, wherein after the upper mold body  101 ′ is separated from lower mold body  102 ′ and removed from the circuit board  22 ′ via the enclosing film  104 ′, an integral body of the molded base  23 ′, the circuit board  22 ′ and the electronic elements  26 ′ are formed as shown in  FIG. 15E . It is worth mentioning that the chip coupling portion  222 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ is located with respect to the optical window  231 ′ of the molded base  23 ′, such that the optical lens  10 ′ and the photosensitive unit  21 ′ can be coupled at the optical window  231 ′ thereafter to form a light channel. 
     In addition, the top side of the molded base  23 ′ has an inner lateral top surface  232 ′ and an outer lateral top surface  233 ′, wherein the light filter  40 ′ is coupled at the inner lateral top surface  232 ′ and the driver  30 ′ is coupled at the outer lateral top surface  233 ′. Preferably, the inner lateral top surface  232 ′ of the molded base  23 ′ is located below the outer lateral top surface  233 ′ thereof, such that due to the height difference, the inner lateral top surface  232 ′ and the outer lateral top surface  233 ′ form a step-ladder configuration. In other words, the molded base  23 ′ further has an indention slot  234 ′, wherein the light filter  40 ′ is coupled at the inner lateral top surface  232 ′ within the indention slot  234 ′, so as to reduce the height of the array imaging module. 
     Furthermore, the molded base  23 ′ further comprises a blocking protrusion  235 ′ protruded from the top side thereof, wherein the inner lateral top surface  232 ′ and the outer lateral top surface  233 ′ are defined at the blocking protrusion  235 ′ as the partition wall between the inner lateral top surface  232 ′ and the outer lateral top surface  233 ′. When the driver  30 ′ is assembled, the blocking protrusion  235 ′ will protect the photosensitive path (optical path) of the photosensitive unit  21 ′ by blocking the light ray and the contaminant entering into the photosensitive path (optical path) of the photosensitive unit  21 ′. 
     As shown in  FIG. 15F , the photosensitive units  21 ′ are coupled at the chip coupling portions  222 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ respectively and are electrically coupled to the circuit board  22 ′ via the lead wires  24 ′. Therefore, the molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′ is formed, wherein the photosensitive units  21 ′ are located at the optical windows  231 ′ respectively. 
     As shown in  FIG. 15G , the light filters  40 ′ are installed at the inner lateral top surface  232 ′ of the molded base  23 ′ in sequence, such that the light filters  40 ′ are retained and located along the photosensitive path (optical path) of the photosensitive unit  21 ′. Preferably, after the light filters  40 ′ are installed at the molded base  23 ′, the optical windows  231 ′ of the molded base  23 ′ are sealed by the light filters  40 ′ respectively. 
     As shown in  FIG. 15H , the optical lenses  10 ′ are coupled to the drivers  30 ′ respectively, wherein the drivers  30 ′ are installed at the outer lateral top surface  234 ′ of the molded base  23 ′ via adhesive or other mounting methods, such that the optical lenses  10 ′ are located along the photosensitive path (optical path) of the photosensitive units  21 ′ respectively to form the array imaging module. 
     It is worth mentioning that during the assembling of the driver  30 ′ at the top side of the molded base  23 ′, the blocking protrusion  235 ′ substantially blocks the adhesive applied between the driver  30 ′ and the outer lateral top surface  234 ′ of the molded base  23 ′ from entering into the optical window  231 ′, for preventing any adhesive contaminating the photosensitive path (optical path) of the photosensitive units  21 ′ so as to enhance the imaging quality of the array imaging module. 
       FIGS. 16 and 17  illustrate an alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the array imaging module further comprises a supporter  50 ′ which has at least two supporting cavities  51 ′. The two supporting cavities  51 ′ are located at two lateral sides of the supporter  50 ′, such that each of the supporting cavities  51 ′ forms a channel. The drivers  30 ′ are coupled at the supporting cavities  51 ′ of the supporter  50 ′ respectively, such that each of the drivers  30 ′ is stably retained in position for ensuring the optical lens  10 ′ to be coaxially aligned with the driver  30  and for increasing the strength of the array imaging module, so as to enhance the imaging quality of the array imaging module. 
     Preferably, after the drivers  30 ′ are coupled at the supporting cavities  51 ′ of the supporter  50 ′ respectively, a filler is filled between an outer casing of the driver  30 ′ and an inner wall of the supporter  50 ′ to ensure the drivers  30 ′ to be stably coupled at the supporter  50 ′ so as to prevent any unwanted wobbling movement of the driver  30 . Preferably, the filler can be adhesive filled between the an outer casing of each of the drivers  30 ′ and an inner wall of the supporter  50 ′. 
       FIGS. 15A to 17  illustrates the array imaging module as a dual lens camera module. As shown in  FIG. 18 , the array imaging module can be formed as a multiple lens camera module having multiple optical lenses  10 ′. 
       FIG. 19  illustrates another alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the array imaging module comprises two circuit boards  22 ′, wherein each of the circuit boards  22 ′ has a chip coupling portion  222 ′ and a peripheral portion  223 ′. The photosensitive units  21 ′ are electrically coupled at the chip coupling portions  222 ′ of the circuit boards  22 ′ respectively. During the mold process to form the molded base  23 ′, the molded base  23 ′ comprises a main mold body  232 ′ coupled at the peripheral portion  223 ′ of each of the circuit boards  22 ′. In other words, the circuit boards  22 ′ can be a split type circuit board. 
       FIG. 20  illustrates another alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the array imaging module comprises a lens barrel  60 ′ and at least a driver  30 ′. The lens barrel  60 ′ is integrally extended from the top side of the molded base  23 ′, wherein the driver  30  is coupled at the top side of the molded base  23 ′, such that the lens barrel  60 ′ and the molded base  23 ′ are respectively assembled with the optical lens  10 ′. Preferably, the lens barrel  60 ′ and the molded base  23 ′ are formed integrally during the mold process. For example, the array imaging module is a dual lens camera module which incorporates with one driver  30 ′ and one lens barrel  60 ′. 
       FIG. 21  illustrates another alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the array imaging module comprises a lens barrel  60 ′ and at least a driver  30 ′. The lens barrel  60 ′ and the driver  30 ′ are coupled at the top side of the molded base  23 ′, wherein the optical lenses  10 ′ are coupled at the lens barrel  60 ′ and the driver  30 ′ respectively to ensure the optical lenses  10 ′ to be aligned with the photosensitive path (optical path) of the photosensitive unit  21 ′. It is worth mentioning that the lens barrel  60 ′ has a thread-less structure as shown in  FIG. 21 . It is appreciated that the lens barrel  60 ′ can have a threaded structure, such that the lens barrel  60 ′ and the optical lens  10 ′ can be coupled with each other via the threaded structure so as to securely couple the optical lens  10 ′ at the lens barrel  60 ′. 
       FIG. 22  illustrates a fifth alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the array imaging module comprises two lens barrels  60 ′ mounted to the top side of the molded base  23 ′. The optical lenses  10 ′ are coupled at the lens barrels  60 ′ respectively. Preferably, the lens barrels  60 ′ are respectively coupled to the molded base  23 ′ in an integrated manner during the mold process. 
       FIG. 23  illustrates a sixth alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the array imaging module comprises two lens barrels  60 ′. After the molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′ is formed, the lens barrels  60 ′ are coupled at the top side of the molded base  23 ′ at different positions. In other words, the optical lenses  10 ′ are coupled at the lens barrels  60 ′ respectively, such that the optical lenses  10 ′ are located along the optical paths of the photosensitive units  21 ′ respectively. It is worth mentioning that the lens barrel  60 ′ can have the threaded structure or the thread-less structure, wherein the mounting structure of the lens barrel  60 ′ should not be restricted. 
       FIGS. 22 and 23  illustrate two different alternative modes of the array imaging module.  FIG. 24  illustrates a seventh alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the array imaging module comprises at least a lens barrel  60 ′ integrally extended from the top side of the molded base  23 ′ during the mold process. Another lens barrel  60 ′ is coupled at the top side of the molded base  23 ′. For example, when the array imaging module is embodied as the dual lens camera module, one of the lens barrel  60 ′ is integrally extended from the top side of the molded base  23 ′ during the mold process and another lens barrel  60 ′ is coupled at the top side of the molded base  23 ′ for auto-focusing. 
       FIG. 24  illustrates an eighth alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the array imaging module comprises a circuit board  22 ′ having at least a receiving chamber  228 ′, wherein the photosensitive unit  21 ′ is received in the receiving chamber  228 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ to minimize the height difference between the top side of the photosensitive unit  21 ′ and the top side of the circuit board  22 ′. Preferably, the top side of the photosensitive unit  21 ′ and the top side of the circuit board  22 ′ are aligned with the same planar direction. Therefore, the height of the array imaging module can be further reduced. The array imaging module can be incorporated with the thinness of the electronic device. It is worth mentioning that the receiving chamber  228 ′ can be a receiving slot.  FIG. 26  illustrates a ninth alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the receiving chamber  228 ′ can be a receiving through hole for reducing the height of the array imaging module. 
       FIG. 27  illustrates a tenth alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the array imaging module comprises a circuit board  22 ′ having at least a receiving chamber  228 ′, wherein the number of receiving chamber  228 ′ is lesser than the number of photosensitive unit  21 ′. For example, the circuit board  22 ′ has one receiving chamber  228 ′, wherein one of the photosensitive units  21 ′ is coupled on the top side of the circuit board  22 ′ and another photosensitive unit  21 ′ is disposed in the receiving chamber  228 ′, such that the two photosensitive units  21 ′ are retained at the same planar level, so as to enable the different focus ranges of two images from the array imaging module. 
     It is worth mentioning that the receiving chamber  228 ′ can be a through hole as shown in  FIG. 27 . It is appreciated that the receiving chamber  228 ′ can be an indented slot. 
       FIG. 28  illustrates an eleventh alternative mode of the array imaging module. The size of each of the photosensitive unit  21 ′ and the size of each of the optical lens  10 ′ are different. For example, one of the photosensitive units  21 ′ is larger than another photosensitive unit  21 ′. The larger photosensitive unit  21 ′ is incorporated with one of the optical lenses  10 ′ which is a wide-angle optical lens. The smaller photosensitive unit  21 ′ is incorporated with the optical lens  10 ′ which is a long-range focus optical lens. Therefore, the array imaging module will have an enhanced imaging quality. 
       FIG. 29  illustrates a twelve alternative mode of the array imaging module. The larger photosensitive unit  21 ′ is coupled at the outer side of the circuit board  22 ′ and the smaller photosensitive unit  21 ′ is disposed in the receiving chamber  228 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′, such that the photosensitive units  21 ′ can be incorporated with the optical lens with extra long range focus optical lens so as to enhance the focusing power of the array imaging module. 
       FIG. 30  illustrates a thirteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module, which comprises a light filter  40 ′ coupled at the molded base  23 ′ After the optical lenses  10 ′ are retained along the optical paths of the photosensitive units  21 ′ respectively, the light filters  40 ′ are coupled to the optical lenses  10 ′ at different positions respectively. Therefore, the light can be filtered by the light filters  40  and can pass through the optical lenses  10 ′ respectively, such that the photosensitive units  21 ′ will receives two lights from the optical lenses  10  for photoelectric conversion. 
       FIG. 31  illustrates a fourteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module, which comprises at least a supporter  70 ′. Accordingly, the number of supporter  70 ′ matches with the numbers of light filter  40 ′ and optical lens  10 ′. The light filters  40 ′ are installed at the supporters  70 ′ respectively, and the supporters  70 ′ are installed at the molded base  23 ′. The light filters  40 ′ are located along the photosensitive paths (optical paths) of the photosensitive units  21 ′. Therefore, the size of the light filter  40 ′ can be reduced so as to minimize the manufacturing cost of the array imaging module. 
       FIG. 32  illustrates a fifteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module, which comprises at least a supporter  70 ′, wherein the light filter  40 ′ is installed at the supporter  70 ′. The supporter  70 ′ is installed at the molded base  23 ′, wherein the optical lenses  10 ′ are located along the photosensitive paths (optical paths) of the photosensitive units  21 ′. Therefore, the optical lenses  10  can be correspondingly retained at different locations of the light filters  40 ′. 
       FIG. 32  illustrates a sixteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the driver  30 ′ is an integrated driver. In other words, the optical lenses  10 ′ are coupled at one single driver  30 ′, wherein after the driver  30 ′ is installed at molded base  23 ′, the optical lenses  10 ′ are located along the photosensitive paths (optical paths) of the photosensitive units  21 ′. Through the integrated driver of the present invention, the efficiency of the assembling process of the array imaging module can be increased, the size of the array imaging module can be further reduced, and structure of the array imaging module can be more compact. As a result, the array imaging module of the present invention is suitable for the thinness and lightness of the electronic device. 
     It is worth mentioning that after the molded base  23 ′ and the circuit board  22 ′ are integrally formed together, the molded base  23 ′ will reinforce the strength of the circuit board  22 ′. In other words, the molded base  23 ′ forms a reinforcing portion  28 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′, wherein the electronic elements  26 ′ are enclosed within the reinforcing portion  28 ′. Therefore, the reinforcing portion  28 ′ not only encloses all the electronic elements  26 ′ to prevent the electronic elements  26 ′ from exposing and contacting with air outside, but also isolate the electronic elements  26 ′ with each other to prevent the mutual interference by the adjacent electronic elements  26 ′. On the other hand, the electronic elements  26 ′ will ensure the engagement between the reinforcing portion  28 ′ and the circuit board  22 ′ so as to prevent the circuit board  22 ′ being detached from the reinforcing portion  28 ′. As a result, the assembly of the array imaging module will ensure the reliability and stability of the array imaging module during the operation thereof. 
       FIG. 34  illustrates a seventeenth alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the circuit board  22 ′ has at least a reinforcing cavity  229 ′, wherein once the reinforcing portion  28 ′ is formed, at least a portion of the reinforcing portion  28 ′ is extended into the reinforcing cavity  229 ′, such that the reinforcing portion  28 ′ can be securely coupled to the circuit board  22 ′. It is worth mentioning that the reinforcing cavity  229 ′ can be a through slot or a non-through slot.  FIG. 34  shows the reinforcing cavity  229 ′ is a, but not limit to, through slot. It is appreciated that the reinforcing cavity  229 ′ can be a non-through slot. 
       FIG. 35  illustrates an eighteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′ further comprises a base frame  29 ′, such as a base panel, overlapped with and coupled at the circuit board  22 ′, such that the base frame  29 ′ will reinforce the strength of the circuit board  22 ′ so as to retain the flatness of the circuit board  22 ′. It is appreciated that the thickness of the circuit board  22 ′ can be reduced via the base frame  29 ′ to reduce the thickness of the array imaging module, so as to further reduce the thinness and lightness of the electronic device. 
     Preferably, the base frame  29 ′ can be made of metal or other alloys. For example, the base frame  29 ′ can be made of aluminum, such that the base frame  29 ′ not only ensures the flatness of the circuit board  22 ′ but also enhance the heat dissipation of the circuit board  22 ′. Therefore, the base frame  29 ′ can prevent the overheat of the array imaging module so as to enhance the reliability of the array imaging module during the operation thereof. 
     Furthermore, the base frame  29 ′ has at least a second reinforcing cavity  291 ′, wherein after the base frame  29 ′ is overlapped with and coupled to the circuit board  22 ′, the first reinforcing cavity  229 ′ of the circuit board  22 ′ and the second reinforcing cavity  291 ′ of the base frame  29 ′ are correspondingly aligned with each other. Therefore, the mold material can pass through the first reinforcing cavity  229 ′ and the second reinforcing cavity  291 ′. Once the mold material is solidified, the circuit board  22 ′, the base frame  29 ′ and the reinforcing portion  28 ′ are integrally combined with each other. It is appreciated that the second reinforcing cavity  291 ′ can be a through hole or a non-through hole. 
       FIG. 36  illustrates a nineteenth alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the base frame  29 ′ further comprises a main base body  292 ′ and at least two conductive bodies  293 ′. The two conductive bodies  293 ′ are spacedly and integrally extended from the main base body  292 ′. The circuit board  22 ′ further has at least two channels  300 ′, wherein when the photosensitive units  21 ′ are coupled at the circuit board  22 ′, the channels  300 ′ are correspondingly aligned with the photosensitive units  21 ′ respectively. The circuit board  22 ′ is overlappedly coupled at the main base body  292 ′, wherein the two conductive bodies  293 ′ are engaged with the channels  300 ′ respectively, such that the photosensitive units  21 ′ are electrically contacted with the conductive bodies  293 ′ respectively. As a result, the conductive bodies  293 ′ and the main base body  292 ′ will effectively dissipate the heat generated by the photosensitive units  21 ′ so as to enhance the heat dissipating power of the array imaging module. 
       FIG. 37  illustrates a twentieth alternative mode of the array imaging module, wherein the photosensitive unit  21 ′ is not coupled at the circuit board  22 ′ but is coupled at the channel  300 ′ of the conductive body  293 ′ formed at the circuit board  22 ′. In other words, the photosensitive unit  21 ′ is coupled at the conductive body  293 ′ and is electrically linked to the circuit board  22 ′. In this configuration, the flatness of the photosensitive unit  21 ′ does not have to be retained by the circuit board  22 ′, such that the rigidity of the circuit board  22 ′ can be reduced to minimize the thickness of the array imaging module. Therefore, the circuit board  22 ′ can be a flexible circuit board to minimize the overall height of the array imaging module. 
       FIG. 38  illustrates a twentieth-first alternative mode of the array imaging module, which comprises at least two optical lenses  10 ′, a molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′, and at least an additional photosensitive unit  21 ″. Each of the additional photosensitive units  21 ″ is operatively coupled at the circuit board  22 ′ of the molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′, wherein the optical lenses  10 ′ are located along the optical paths of the photosensitive unit  21 ′ of molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′ and the additional photosensitive unit  21 ″ respectively, so as to form the array imaging module. In addition, the array imaging module further comprises at least an additional supporter  270 ″, at least an additional driver  30 ″, and/or at least an additional lens barrel  60 ″. The additional supporters  270 ″ are electrically coupled at the circuit board  22 ′ of the molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′. The additional drivers  30 ″ and/or the lens barrels  60 ″ are installed at the circuit board  22 ′. The optical lenses  10 ′ are operatively installed at one of the drivers  30 ′, the lens barrels  60 ″, the additional drivers  30 ″, and the additional lens barrels  60 ″. Then, the optical lenses  10 ′ are located along the photosensitive paths (optical paths) the photosensitive unit  21 ′ of molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′ and the additional photosensitive unit  21 ″ respectively. In addition, the additional photosensitive unit  21 ″ is not coupled at the circuit board  22 ′ of the molded photosensitive assembly  20 ′ but is installed at an additional circuit board  22 ″ of the array imaging module. 
       FIG. 39  is a block diagram of the electronic components of the array imaging module according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The present invention provides an electronic device built-in with the array imaging module. The electronic device comprises a device body  200  with a device processor therein, wherein the array imaging module is mounted at the device body  200  to operatively link to the device processor therein for capturing image. It is worth mentioning that the location of the array imaging module with respect to the device body  200  should not limited. As shown in  FIGS. 40A and 40B , the array imaging module can be located at one of the upper corners of the device body  200  along the transverse direction thereof. As shown in  FIG. 40C , the array imaging module can be located at the mid-portion of the device body  200  along the longitudinal direction thereof. 
     One skilled in the art will understand that the embodiment of the present invention as shown in the drawings and described above is exemplary only and not intended to be limiting. 
     It will thus be seen that the objects of the present invention have been fully and effectively accomplished. The embodiments have been shown and described for the purposes of illustrating the functional and structural principles of the present invention and is subject to change without departure from such principles. Therefore, this invention includes all modifications encompassed within the spirit and scope of the following claims.