Solid-state imaging device and method for manufacturing the same

Abstract

A solid-state imaging device includes a housing having a resin-molded base and ribs; metal lead pieces embedded in the housing, the metal lead pieces each having an inner terminal portion facing an inner space of the housing, an outer terminal portion exposed at a bottom surface of the housing, and a lateral electrode portion exposed at an outer lateral surface of the housing; an imaging element fixed on the base in the inner space; connecting members connecting electrodes of the imaging element respectively to the inner terminal portions; and a transparent plate fixed to an upper surface of the ribs. The die pad having a through hole is embedded in a center portion of the base so that the die pad's upper and lower surfaces are exposed, and the imaging element is fixed on the die pad. A ventilation hole to the inner space of the housing that is formed in one piece with a resin can be formed easily with a simple configuration.