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.