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GaN light emitting diode with conductive outer layer

US6897494B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2000
Grant dateMay 24, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/824

Abstract

A GaN based LED comprises: a three layer buffer which is a template for growth of a high quality I GaN platform for quality growth of subsequent layers; a light emitting structure; and complementary N and P electrode structures which spread current flowing between the electrodes fully across the light emitting structure.

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