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Light emitting diode

US4680602A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1984
Grant dateJul 14, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/816

Abstract

A high output light emitting diode (LED) includes an active layer of GaAsP and a window layer formed of either InGaP or InGaAsP. An LED having this structure has an enhanced optical output, and can be manufactured easily and at low cost.

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