Method and apparatus for coupling an optical lens to an imaging electronics array

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PATENT NO 5424531
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08294081

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A method and apparatus for aligning an optical lens to the imaging array of an imaging system is disclosed. An integrated circuit die implements an imaging circuit and at least one z-height bump. An optical lens formed by injection molding has a lens portion for focusing an image onto the imaging circuit and an alignment portion for engaging the z-height bumps. A tape automated bonding tape carries the integrated circuit die and is aligned to the optical lens.

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APPLE INCONE INFINITE LOOP CUPERTINO CA 95014

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coburn, Paul A Cork, IE 2 49
Denyer, Peter B Edinburgh, GB6 5 400
Nash, Robert P Cork, IE 3 57
O'Donnell, Pat T Cork, IE 2 49
O'Regan, Eoin P Cork, IE 2 49

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