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White light source and illumination apparatus for lighting in lithography process

US11569420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2019
Grant dateJan 31, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a white light source and illumination apparatus for limiting wavelength of 450 nm or less and, more particularly, to a white light source and illumination apparatus for lighting in a lithography or other process, capable of realizing white light even with the limited wavelength of 450 nm or less light. Disclosed is a white light illumination apparatus for limiting wavelength of 450 nm or less, the apparatus comprising a white light source comprising: a blue light-emitting diode element having an emission peak wavelength of 450-490 nm; and an encapsulation layer which encapsulates the blue light-emitting diode element, wherein in the encapsulation layer, one or more phosphors which realize white light emission along with the blue light-emitting diode element, and a blocking agent which blocks light of wavelength of 450 nm or less are scattered, thus forming a first peak region at a wavelength of 450-490 nm and a second peak region which realizes white light emission in combination with the first peak region and limiting the wavelength of 450 nm or less.

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