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Light emitting diode

US5387804A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 1992
Grant dateFeb 7, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/826

Abstract

A light emitting diode is disclosed which comprises at least one heterojunction composed of silicon carbide (SIC) and semiconductor materials selected from the group consisting of gallium nitride (GAN), aluminum nitride (AlN), and aluminum gallium nitride (Ga.sub.x Al.sub.1-x N, 0<x<1).

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