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Emitter array with shared via to an ohmic metal shared between adjacent emitters

US10720758B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2019
Grant dateJul 21, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S2301/176
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An emitter array may comprise a plurality of emitters that includes two adjacent emitters. The ohmic metal layer may include a portion that is shared by, and located between, the two adjacent emitters. The emitter array may comprise a protective layer over the ohmic metal layer. The emitter array may comprise a via through the protective layer to the portion. The via is shared by, and located between, the two adjacent emitters.

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