Semiconductor light emitting device

Details Semiconductor light emitting device Semiconductor light emitting device

2008-01-30

2009-12-22

Richards, N Drew (Department: 2895)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Incoherent light emitter structure

With reflector, opaque mask, or optical element integral...

C257S012000, C257S079000, C257S094000, C257S099000, C257S103000, C257SE21119, C257SE21126

Reexamination Certificate

active

07635875

ABSTRACT:
At least one recess and/or protruding portion is created on the surface portion of a substrate for scattering or diffracting light generated in a light emitting region. The recess and/or protruding portion has a shape that prevents crystal defects from occurring in semiconductor layers.

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