Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Responsive to non-electrical signal – Electromagnetic or particle radiation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-17
2008-08-26
Smith, Bradley K (Department: 2891)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Responsive to non-electrical signal
Electromagnetic or particle radiation
C257S795000, C257SE23003, C257SE23128
Reexamination Certificate
active
07417294
ABSTRACT:
Microelectronic imaging units and methods for manufacturing microelectronic imaging units are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes placing a plurality of singulated imaging dies on a support member. The individual imaging dies include an image sensor, an integrated circuit operably coupled to the image sensor, and a plurality of external contacts operably coupled to the integrated circuit. The method further includes disposing a plurality of discrete stand-offs on the support member. The discrete stand-offs are arranged in arrays relative to corresponding imaging dies. The method further includes electrically connecting the external contacts of the imaging dies to corresponding terminals on the support member, and attaching a plurality of covers to corresponding stand-off arrays so that the covers are positioned over the image sensors.
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Hall Frank L.
Reeder William J.
Street Bret K.
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Smith Bradley K
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