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Manufacturing method of light emitting diode including current spreading layer

US7998771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2007
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2028

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

Abstract

Provided is a method of manufacturing a light emitting diode using a nitride semiconductor, which including the steps of: forming n- and p-type current spreading layers using a hetero-junction structure; forming trenches by dry-etching the n- and p-type current spreading layers; forming an n-type metal electrode layer in the trench of the n-type current spreading layer; forming a p-type metal electrode layer in the trench of the p-type current spreading layer; and forming a transparent electrode layer on the p-type metal electrode layer, thereby improving current spreading characteristics as compared with the conventional method of manufacturing the light emitting diode, and enhancing operating characteristics of the light emitting diode.

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