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Thermally managed LED arrays assembled by printing

US9765934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2012
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/8585
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided herein are electronic devices including arrays of printable light emitting diodes (LEDs) having device geometries and dimensions providing enhanced thermal management and control relative to conventional LED-based lighting systems. The systems and methods described provide large area, transparent, and/or flexible LED arrays useful for a range of applications in microelectronics, including display and lightning technology. Methods are also provided for assembling and using electronic devices including thermally managed arrays of printable light emitting diodes (LEDs).

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