IMAGE SENSORS WITH INTERCONNECTS IN COVER LAYER

摘要

An image sensor die may include a pixel array formed in an image sensor substrate and covered by a transparent cover layer. The transparent cover layer may be attached to the image sensor substrate using adhesive. Electrical interconnect structures such as conductive vias may be formed in the transparent cover layer and may be used in conveying electrical signals between the image sensor and a printed circuit board. The conductive vias may have one end coupled to a bond pad on the upper surface of the transparent cover layer and an opposing end coupled to a bond pad on the upper surface of the image sensor substrate. The conductive vias may pass through openings that extend through the transparent cover layer and the adhesive. Conductive structures such as wire bonds, stud bumps, or solder balls may be coupled to the bond pads on the surface of the transparent cover layer.

主权项

1. An imaging system, comprising:
an image sensor having an array of image sensor pixels formed in a front surface of an image sensor substrate; a transparent cover layer formed over the array of image sensor pixels; and conductive vias formed in the transparent cover layer.