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Methods of processing of gallium nitride

US7015117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2004
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/8581
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for improving thermal dissipation in large gallium nitride light emitting diodes includes replacing sapphire with a better thermal conductor resulting in more efficient removal of thermal energy. A method for achieving a reliable and strong temporary bond between a GaN epitaxial layer and a support wafer. A method for transferring an epitaxial film from a growth substrate to a secondary substrate. An excimer laser initiates film delamination from the growth substrate. The laser beam is shaped by a shadow mask and aligned to an existing pattern in the growth substrate. A method for fabricating a LED that radiates white spectrum light. A phosphor that radiates a white spectrum after excitation in the blue or UV spectrum onto the GaN epitaxial wafer prior to die separation and packaging. A method for depositing a metal substrate onto a GaN epitaxy layer.

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