Solid state lighting devices with dielectric insulation and methods of manufacturing

US9287452B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Micron Technology, Inc. · US

Inventor

• Scott D. Schellhammer · Meridian, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 9, 2010
• Grant date: Mar 15, 2016
• Expiry date: Aug 9, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H10H20/825

Abstract

Solid state lighting devices and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a solid state lighting device includes a first semiconductor material, a second semiconductor material spaced apart from the first semiconductor material, and an active region between the first and second semiconductor materials. The solid state lighting device also includes an indentation extending from the second semiconductor material toward the active region and the first semiconductor material and an insulating material in the indentation of the solid state lighting structure.