Abstract: A method of fabricating an integrated circuit having an optically transmissive window therein includes forming an integrated chip preform structure that includes a plurality of bonding wires connecting pads on a die structure to pads on a lead frame structure, at least some of the bonding wires having a selected portion, such as a looped portion, that defines or establishes a common mounting plane or support surface therebetween. A quantity of an uncured or partially cured optically transmissive material is deposited on the die portion of the integrated circuit preform and the window is thereafter placed on the uncured or partially cured optically transmissive material and positioned so that the window is on or in the mounting plane or support surface defined by the bonding wires. The so-assembled components are then subject to a curing step to cure the optically transmissive media and thereafter subject to an encapsulation step.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an integrated circuit having a window therein for transmitting optical energy to and/or from an optically active area of the underlying die includes depositing a quantity of an uncured optically transmissive material on the die portion of a integrated circuit preform, placing the window on the surface of the uncured optically transmissive material, placing the so-assembled components into a curing mold having surfaces thereof that establish the dimensional relationship and/or alignment between the window and the optically active area or areas of the underlying die, and curing the optically transmissive material to establish the dimensional relationship and/or alignment between the window and the optically active area or areas of the underlying die, and, thereafter, applying a conventional encapsulating material thereto to form the final package.