Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to forming multi - layered contact pads for a semiconductor device, wherein the various layers of the contact pad are formed using one or more thin - film deposition processes, such as an evaporation process. Each contact pad includes an adhesion layer, (20) which is formed over the device structure for the semiconductor device; a titanium nitride (TiN) barrier layer, (22) which is formed over the adhesion layer (24); and an overlay layer, which is formed over the barrier layer. At least the titanium nitride (TiN) barrier layer (22) is formed using an evaporation process.
Abstract:
Light emitting devices include an active region (14) of semiconductor material and a first contact (18) on the active region. The first contact (18) is configured such that photons emitted by the active region (14) pass through the first contact. A photon absorbing wire bond pad (22) is provided on the first contact. The wire bond pad (22) has an area less than the area of the first contact. A reflective structure (30) is disposed between the first contact (18) and the wire bond pad (22) such that the reflective structure (30) has substantially the same area as the wire bond pad. A second contact (20) is provided opposite the active region from the first contact. The reflective structure (30) may be disposed only between the first contact and the wire bond pad. Methods of fabricating such devices are also provided.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to forming multi - layered contact pads for a semiconductor device, wherein the various layers of the contact pad are formed using one or more thin - film deposition processes, such as an evaporation process. Each contact pad includes an adhesion layer, (20) which is formed over the device structure for the semiconductor device; a titanium nitride (TiN) barrier layer, (22) which is formed over the adhesion layer (24); and an overlay layer, which is formed over the barrier layer. At least the titanium nitride (TiN) barrier layer (22) is formed using an evaporation process.
Abstract:
Light emitting devices and methods of fabricating light emitting devices having a current blocking mechanism below the wire bond pad (22) are provided. The current blocking mechanism may be a reduced conduction region (30) in an active region (14) of the device. The current blocking mechanism could be a damage region of a layer on which a contact (18) is formed. The current blocking mechanism could be a Schottky contact between an ohmic contact (18) and the active region (14) of the device. A semiconductor junction, such as a PN junction could also be provided between the ohmic contact (18) and the active region (14).