Abstract: Provided is a sensor assembly, comprising: a sensor, wherein the sensor comprises a sensor front surface comprising a sensor area and an interconnect area; at least one filter layer formed on top of the sensor front surface, wherein the at least one filter layer covers and is in direct contact with the sensor area of the sensor; a first encapsulant layer formed on top of the at least one filter layer, wherein the first encapsulant layer is transmissive to light; and wherein the interconnect area is at least partially exposed from the at least one filter layer and the first encapsulant layer.