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Semiconductor light emitting device

US8643044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2011
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/833

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a semiconductor light emitting device includes: a stacked structure body, first and second electrodes, and a pad layer. The body includes first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type, a light emitting layer, and a second semiconductor layer of second conductivity type. The first semiconductor layer has first and second portions. The light emitting layer is provided on the second portion. The second semiconductor layer is provided on the light emitting layer. The first electrode is provided on the first portion. The second electrode is provided on the second semiconductor layer and is transmittable to light emitted from the light emitting layer. The pad layer is connected to the second electrode. A transmittance of the pad layer is lower than that of the second electrode. A sheet resistance of the second electrode increases continuously along a direction from the pad layer toward the first electrode.

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