Patent ID: 6958261

Claim:
A method of making an image sensor device, comprising the steps of: providing a QPN type loadframe having a control die attach flag and an outer bonding pad area having a plurality of bonding pads; disposing a die attach material on the flag; attaching a sensor integrated circuit (IC) to the flag with the die attach material, the IC having a first surface with an active area and a peripheral bonding pad area, the peripheral bonding pad area including bonding pads; electrically connecting reaspective ones of the IC bonding pads and corresponding ones of the leadframe bonding pads with a plurality of wires via wirebonding; forming a plurality of stud bumps on the first surface of the IC, wherein the stud bumps are formed of the same material as the wires; placing a transparent cover over the IC active area such that the cover rests on the stud bumps, wherein light may pass through the cover and onto the IC active area; and forming a mold compound over the leadframe, wirebonds and a peripheral portion of the cover.