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Chip size image sensor wirebond package fabrication method

US6620646B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2000
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/12041

Abstract

To form an image sensor package, a window is mounted above an active area on an upper surface of an image sensor. A noncritical region of the upper surface of the image sensor is between the active area and bond pads of the image sensor. A lower surface of a step up ring is mounted above the noncritical region of the upper surface of the image sensor. An upper surface of the step up ring includes a plurality of electrically conductive traces. Bond wires are formed between the bond pads of the image sensor and the electrically conductive traces on the upper surface of the step up ring. The step up ring is mounted so that the window is located in or adjacent a central aperture of the step up ring.

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