OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR HOUSING WITH INCORPORATED LENS AND SHIELDING

摘要

The invention concerns an optical semiconductor housing comprising an optical semiconductor component whereof one front face has an optical sensor, and encapsulation means defining a cavity wherein is arranged said optical component and including electrical connecting means external to said semiconductor component, said encapsulation means comprising a glass allowing light through to said optical sensor, and further comprising an optical lens (17) placed in said cavity (6), between said optical sensor (10) and said glass (5), and means supporting (18) said lens. Said housing may also include shielding means (24).