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Group III nitride compound semiconductor light-emitting device and method for producing the same

US7244957B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2005
Grant dateJul 17, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/825

Abstract

In a Group III nitride compound semiconductor light-emitting device which outputs lights from a semiconductor plane, about 1.5 μm in height of a Group III nitride compound semiconductor projection part 150, which is made of Mg-doped p-type GaN having Mg doping concentration of 8×1019/cm3 and is formed through selective growth, is formed on a p-type contact layer (second p-layer) 108. And a light-transparency electrode 110 is formed thereon through metal deposition. The Group III nitride compound semiconductor projection part 150 makes a rugged surface for outputting lights and actual critical angle is widened, which enables to improve luminous outputting efficiency. And because etching is not employed to form the ruggedness, driving voltage does not increase.

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