Abstract:
A light-emitting diode includes a support substrate, a semiconductor stack disposed on the support substrate, the semiconductor stack including a p-type compound semiconductor layer, an active layer and a n-type semiconductor layer, a reflective metal layer disposed between the support substrate and the semiconductor stack, the reflective metal layer being in ohmic contact with the p-type compound semiconductor layer of the semiconductor stack and having a groove exposing a portion of the semiconductor stack, a first electrode pad contacting the n-type compound semiconductor layer of the semiconductor stack, an electrode extension connected to the first electrode pad, the electrode extension disposed directly over the groove along a line perpendicular to the support substrate, an upper insulation layer disposed between the first electrode pad and the semiconductor stack. The electrode extension includes an Ni layer contacting the n-type compound semiconductor layer, and two Au layers disposed on the Ni layer.
Abstract:
A light-emitting diode includes a support substrate, a semiconductor stack disposed on the support substrate, the semiconductor stack including a p-type compound semiconductor layer, an active layer and a n-type semiconductor layer, a reflective metal layer disposed between the support substrate and the semiconductor stack, the reflective metal layer being in ohmic contact with the p-type compound semiconductor layer of the semiconductor stack and having a groove exposing a portion of the semiconductor stack, a first electrode pad contacting the n-type compound semiconductor layer of the semiconductor stack, an electrode extension connected to the first electrode pad, the electrode extension disposed directly over the groove along a line perpendicular to the support substrate, an upper insulation layer disposed between the first electrode pad and the semiconductor stack. The electrode extension includes an Ni layer contacting the n-type compound semiconductor layer, and two Au layers disposed on the Ni layer.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a light-emitting diode and a method for manufacturing the same. A light-emitting diode according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a first conductive clad layer; a light-scattering pattern configured, in the first conductive clad layer, having a refractive index different from that of the first conductive clad layer; an active layer located under the first conductive clad layer; a second conductive clad layer located under the active layer; a first electrode configured to be electrically connected to the first conductive clad layer; and a second electrode configured to be electrically connected to the second conductive clad layer. The light-scattering pattern can improve light extraction efficiency.
Abstract:
A light-emitting diode driving device enabling an excellent heat-dissipation function and high-efficient driving is disclosed. The disclosed LED driving device comprises: a power source unit providing an alternate current voltage; a rectification unit communicatively coupled to the power source and rectifying the alternate current voltage; a driving signal generation unit configured to receive the rectified voltage from the rectification unit and generate a primary driving signal by using the rectified voltage; and an LED driving signal modulation unit communicatively coupled to the driving signal generator, the LED driving signal modulation unit configured to receive the primary driving signal and generating a secondary pulse driving signal by modulating the primary driving signal, and LED groups including LEDs and configured to receive the primary driving signal or the second pulse driving signal such that the LED groups operate responsive to the primary driving signal or the secondary pulse driving signal.
Abstract:
A method of fabricating method light-emitting diode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes forming a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer on a first substrate, forming a second substrate on the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer, separating the first substrate from the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, forming a mask pattern including a plurality of openings on the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer exposed after separating the substrate, etching the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer having the mask pattern disposed thereon to form a plurality of recesses separated from each other, removing the mask pattern, and etching a surface of the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer to form a sub-micro texture.
Abstract:
A method of fabricating method light-emitting diode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes forming a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer on a first substrate, forming a second substrate on the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer, separating the first substrate from the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, forming a mask pattern including a plurality of openings on the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer exposed after separating the substrate, etching the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer having the mask pattern disposed thereon to form a plurality of recesses separated from each other, removing the mask pattern, and etching a surface of the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer to form a sub-micro texture.
Abstract:
A light-emitting diode driving device enabling an excellent heat-dissipation function and high-efficient driving is disclosed. The disclosed LED driving device comprises: a power source unit providing an alternate current voltage; a rectification unit communicatively coupled to the power source and rectifying the alternate current voltage; a driving signal generation unit configured to receive the rectified voltage from the rectification unit and generate a primary driving signal by using the rectified voltage; and an LED driving signal modulation unit communicatively coupled to the driving signal generator, the LED driving signal modulation unit configured to receive the primary driving signal and generating a secondary pulse driving signal by modulating the primary driving signal, and LED groups including LEDs and configured to receive the primary driving signal or the second pulse driving signal such that the LED groups operate responsive to the primary driving signal or the secondary pulse driving signal.
Abstract:
Provided is a method of fabricating a vertical light emitting diode (LED). Initially, a semiconductor structure layer including an active layer is formed on a front surface of a growth substrate. A conductive support substrate is formed on the semiconductor structure layer. A rear surface of the growth substrate is abraded to reduce the thickness of the growth substrate. The rear surface of the growth substrate whose thickness is reduced due to the abrasion is dry etched to remove the growth substrate.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a light-emitting diode and a method for manufacturing the same. A light-emitting diode according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a first conductive clad layer; a light-scattering pattern configured, in the first conductive clad layer, having a refractive index different from that of the first conductive clad layer; an active layer located under the first conductive clad layer; a second conductive clad layer located under the active layer; a first electrode configured to be electrically connected to the first conductive clad layer; and a second electrode configured to be electrically connected to the second conductive clad layer. The light-scattering pattern can improve light extraction efficiency.
Abstract:
A light-emitting diode including a support substrate, a semiconductor stack disposed on the support substrate and including a p-type compound semiconductor layer, an active layer, and an n-type compound semiconductor layer, a reflective metal layer disposed between the support substrate and the semiconductor stack, the reflective metal layer being in ohmic contact with the p-type compound semiconductor layer of the semiconductor stack and including a groove exposing a portion of the semiconductor stack, an insulation layer disposed between the support substrate and the semiconductor stack and disposed in the groove, and a first electrode including a first electrode pad and a first electrode extension and contacting the n-type compound semiconductor layer of the semiconductor stack, in which the first electrode extension is connected to the first electrode pad, and the first electrode extension is formed along an outer boundary of the light-emitting diode.