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Microelectronic imagers and methods of packaging microelectronic imagers

US7199439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2004
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/15174
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Microelectronic imagers and methods for packaging microelectronic imagers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a microelectronic imaging unit can include a microelectronic die, an image sensor, an integrated circuit electrically coupled to the image sensor, and a bond-pad electrically coupled to the integrated circuit. An electrically conductive through-wafer interconnect extends through the die and is in contact with the bond-pad. The interconnect can include a passage extending completely through the substrate and the bond-pad with conductive fill material at least partially disposed in the passage. An electrically conductive support member is carried by and projects from the bond-pad. A cover over the image sensor is coupled to the support member.

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