Abstract:
A digital camera module (200) includes a lens holder (20), a lens module (30) received in the lens holder, and an image sensor chip package (40) mounted to the lens holder. The lens module includes a lens barrel (301) movably engaged in the lens holder and at least one lens (302) received in the lens barrel. The image sensor chip package includes a base (401), an image sensor chip (402) mounted on the base, a transparent cover (405), and an adhesive (50) positioning the transparent cover with respect to the image sensor chip. The adhesive and the transparent cover cooperatively seal the image sensor chip therein.
Abstract:
An image sensor chip packaging method includes: first, providing a carrier (20). The carrier includes a base (21) and a lead frame (23). The base has a chamber (214) defined therein. The lead frame has a plurality of conduction pieces (233). The conduction pieces of the lead frame are embedded in the base and are spaced from each other. An image sensor chip (30) is then mounted in the chamber. The image sensor has a photosensitive area (301) and a plurality of chip pads (302). A plurality of bonding wires (40) is then provided. Each wire electrically connects a corresponding chip pad of the image sensor chip and one of the exposed ends of a corresponding conduction piece of the carrier. A holder (50) having a holding cavity (54) is then provided. Finally, the carrier is then mounted in the holding cavity of the holder.
Abstract:
An image sensor package method includes the steps of: first, providing a carrier (30), which includes a base (24) and a leadframe (320). The base has a cavity therein and the leadframe includes a number of conductive pieces; Second, mounting an image sensor chip on the base and received in the cavity, the image sensor having a photosensitive area. Third, providing a plurality of wires, each electrically connects the image sensor chip and a corresponding one of the conductive pieces of the carrier. Fourth, applying an adhesive means around the image sensor chip that at least partially covers all the wires. Finally, mounting a transparent cover on the carrier, where an adhesive means fixes the cover in place.
Abstract:
An imaging module package includes a substrate, an imaging sensor chip, a functional unit, a housing, and a lens module positioned in the housing. The substrate defines an upper chamber extending through a top surface thereof, and a lower chamber extending through a bottom surface thereof. The imaging sensor chip is positioned in the upper chamber and is electrically connected to the substrate. The functional unit is positioned in the lower chamber and is electrically connected to the substrate. The housing is mounted on the top surface of the substrate and is disposed above the imaging sensor chip.
Abstract:
An image sensor package includes a molding having a locking feature. The package further includes a snap lid having a tab, where the tab is attached to the locking feature of the molding. To form the image sensor package, a window is placed in a pocket of the molding. The snap lid is secured in place. Once secured, the snap lid presses against a peripheral region of an exterior surface of the window. The window is sandwiched between the molding and the snap lid and held in place.
Abstract:
An IC (integrated circuit) chip package includes a substrate (2), a chip (3), a plurality of bonding wires (32), and a cover (5). The substrate has a top surface, a bottom surface, a receiving chamber (23) defined therein, a plurality of solder pads (24) arranged around the top surface and the bottom surface, and a plurality of vias (25) having conductive material electrically connecting the top solder pads with the bottom solder pads defined therein. The chip is mounted in the receiving chamber, and has a plurality of chip solder pads arranged around a top surface thereof. The bonding wires respectively electrically connect the top solder pads of the substrate with the chip solder pads. The cover is fastened to the top surface of the substrate to cover the opening, and has a smaller profile than that of the substrate, thereby not cover a peripheral area of the top surface.
Abstract:
An image sensor package includes an image sensor, a window, and a molding, where the molding includes a lens holder extension portion extending upwards from the window. The lens holder extension portion includes a female threaded aperture extending from the window such that the window is exposed through the aperture. A lens is supported in a threaded lens support. The threaded lens support is threaded into the aperture of the lens holder extension portion. The lens is readily adjusted relative to the image sensor by rotating the lens support.
Abstract:
A portable electronic device (400) includes a housing (402) and a digital camera module (200). The housing has at least one arcuate housing surface section (4024) at one end thereof. The digital camera module is received in the housing proximate the one end thereof. The digital camera module includes at least one contact portion. Each contact portion has an arcuate contact surface (6400), and each such contact portion tightly engages a corresponding arcuate housing surface section. Owing to the tight engagement of such arcuate surfaces, the top surface of the digital camera module may fit closely against the housing so as to more fully use the space in the portable electronic device. This would help satisfy the miniaturization requirement of the portable electronic device.
Abstract:
An image sensor package includes an image sensor, a window, and a molding, where the molding includes a lens holder extension portion extending upwards from the window. The lens holder extension portion includes a female threaded aperture extending from the window such that the window is exposed through the aperture. A lens is supported in a threaded lens support. The threaded lens support is threaded into the aperture of the lens holder extension portion. The lens is readily adjusted relative to the image sensor by rotating the lens support.
Abstract:
A testing system (200) for digital camera modules (100) includes a first testing module (50), an assembling mechanism (60), a focusing module (62), a second testing module (70), a carrying mechanism (80), and a main processor (90). The carrying mechanism supports and transports subassemblies of the digital camera modules and the digital camera modules between the first testing module, the assembling mechanism, the focusing module and the second testing module. The first testing module, the assembling mechanism, the focusing module, the carrying mechanism, and the second testing module are all electronically connected with the main processor.