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Light-emitting semiconductor device using gallium nitride compound semiconductor

US6853009B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2002
Grant dateFeb 8, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/825
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A barrier layer made of AlxGa1-xN (0<x≦0.18) is formed in a light-emitting semiconductor device using gallium nitride compound having a multi quantum-well (MQW) structure. By controlling a composition ratio x of aluminum (Al) or thickness of the barrier layer, luminous intensity of the device is improved.An n-cladding layer made of AlxGa1-xN (0<x≦0.06) is formed in a light-emitting semiconductor device using gallium nitride compound. By controlling a composition ratio x of aluminum or thickness of the n-cladding layer, luminous intensity of the device is improved.A p-type layer and an n-type layer are formed in a light-emitting semiconductor device using gallium nitride compound having a double-hetero junction structure. By controlling a ratio of a hole concentration of the p-type layer and an electron concentration of the n-type layer approximates to 1, luminous intensity of the device is improved.

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