A singulation method used in a process for making a plurality of image
sensor packages is disclosed. Firstly, a semi-finished product including
a plurality of package structures formed on a substrate is placed on a
support having a plurality of cavities for receiving the package
structures. Then, the semi-finished product is sawed into separate image
sensor packages. During the sawing step, the air pressure in the cavities
is decreased to create suction within the cavities such that the support
abuts against at least a portion of the housing of each package structure
with a gap between the transparent component and the support whereby the
package structures are positioned precisely and clamped in place with the
support during the sawing step.