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Light emitting diode for surface mount technology, method of manufacturing the same, and method of manufacturing light emitting diode module

US9397269B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2015
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/8312

Abstract

Provided are a light emitting diode (LED) in which a conductive barrier layer surrounding a reflective metal layer is defined by a protective insulating layer, and a method of manufacturing the same. A reflection pattern including a reflective metal layer and a conductive barrier layer is formed on an emission structure in which a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer are formed. The conductive barrier layer prevents diffusion of a reflective metal layer and extends to a protective insulating layer recessed under a photoresist pattern having an overhang structure during a forming process. Accordingly, a phenomenon where the conductive barrier layer is in contact with sidewalls of the photoresist pattern having an over-hang structure and the reflective metal layer forms points is prevented. Thus, LED modules having various shapes may be manufactured.

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