Microelectronic devices and methods of packaging microelectronic
devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes placing a plurality
of singulated radiation responsive dies on a support member, electrically connecting
circuitry of the radiation responsive dies to contacts of the support member, and
forming a barrier on the support member between adjacent radiation responsive dies
without an adhesive attaching the barrier to the support member. The barrier is
formed on the support member after electrically connecting the circuitry of the
dies to the contacts of the support member. The barrier can encapsulate at least
a portion of the wire-bonds.