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Laser separated die with tapered sidewalls for improved light extraction

US7078319B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2001
Grant dateJul 18, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/948
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for separating individual optoelectronic devices, such as LEDs, from a wafer includes directing a laser beam having a width toward a major surface of the semiconductor wafer. The laser beam has an image with a first portion of a first energy per unit width and a second portion of a second energy per unit width less than the first energy. The laser beam image cuts into the first major surface of the semiconductor wafer to produce individual devices.

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