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GaN-based LED

US9190395B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2014
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/825
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A GaN-based LED includes a substrate; an epitaxial layer over the substrate; a current spreading layer over a P-type layer; and a P electrode over the current spreading layer. The epitaxial layer includes the P-type layer, a light-emitting area, and an N-type layer. An annular reflecting layer and a metal reflecting layer are formed between the P electrode and the epitaxial layer. The geometric center vertically corresponds to the P electrode; the annular reflecting layer is formed between the current spreading layer and the P-type layer; the metal reflecting layer is formed between the current spreading layer and the P electrode; and a preset distance is arranged between the annular reflecting layer and the metal reflecting layer. The annular reflecting layer and the metal reflecting layer reduce light absorption of the P electrode and improve light extraction efficiency.

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