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P-type doping layers for use with light emitting devices

US9178114B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2014
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/821
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an n-type Group III-V semiconductor layer, an active layer adjacent to the n-type Group III-V semiconductor layer, and a p-type Group III-V semiconductor layer adjacent to the active layer. The active layer includes one or more V-pits. A portion of the p-type Group III-V semiconductor layer is in the V-pits. A p-type dopant injection layer provided during the formation of the p-type Group III-V layer aids in providing a predetermined concentration, distribution and/or uniformity of the p-type dopant in the V-pits.

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