Patent ID: 8174059

Claim:
A photodiode array module comprising: a photodiode array having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of said photodiode array has a backside etch; a packaging layer comprising at least one insulating layer having a first surface and a second surface and at least one substrate having a first surface and a second surface; wherein the first surface of said at least one insulating layer is attached to the second surface of said photodiode array, and wherein the first surface of said at least one substrate is attached to the second surface of said at least one insulating layer; at least one carrier layer having a first surface, wherein the first surface of said at least one carrier layer has at least one groove; at least one integrated circuit element on the first surface of said carrier layer; at least one bump; at least one electrical signal line on the first surface of said carrier layer; wherein said photodiode array with attached said packaging layer overlays said at least one carrier layer such that said packaging layer fits into said groove of said carrier layer, leaving a gap between said packaging layer and said carrier layer, wherein said gap between said packaging layer and said carrier layer is filled with resin, and wherein said photodiode array is connected to said at least one bump, and said at least one bump overlays and is connected to said at least one electrical signal line; and said at least one electrical signal line is connected to said at least one integrated circuit element.