Embedded Light Emitting Device with Uneven Surface for Extraction

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for light emitting devices that can be downsized and have improved volume productivity while maintaining efficient light extraction and uniformity, which existing technologies have not adequately addressed.

Innovation Solution

The light emitting device incorporates a light emitting section with a semiconductor light emitting element, a translucent section, and a sealing section, where the light emitting element is embedded within a base section, and a wiring section is connected to the light emitting element, utilizing a combination of materials and structures to enhance light extraction efficiency and mechanical strength, and improve heat dissipation and manufacturing efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the light emitting element is downsized to improve volume productivity, then the device size is reduced, but the light extraction efficiency and uniformity deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevolume productivityVSAvoidlight extraction efficiency and uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating an uneven surface structure specifically at the light emitting section where light extraction occurs. The uneven portions are localized to the region where light emission happens, allowing enhanced light extraction efficiency and uniformity in that specific area without affecting the overall device size or productivity. This localized structural modification resolves the contradiction by improving optical performance precisely where needed while maintaining the downsized device configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Ease of manufacture

If the device structure is simplified to improve manufacturing efficiency, then the manufacturing process becomes easier, but the mechanical strength and heat dissipation capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing efficiencyVSAvoidmechanical strength and heat dissipation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs composite materials by combining the semiconductor light emitting element with a resin sealant that has specific mechanical and thermal properties. The resin sealant forms a composite structure with the light emitting element, providing both mechanical strength and heat dissipation capability. This composite approach allows simplified manufacturing processes while maintaining structural integrity and thermal management, as the resin material can be applied in a single step that simultaneously provides sealing, mechanical support, and heat dissipation functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This configuration results in improved light extraction efficiency, uniformity of light emission, and increased volume productivity, allowing for the production of smaller, more efficient light emitting devices with enhanced mechanical strength and reduced heat resistance.

Implementation Method 1

a light emitting section 20, a base section 10, and a wiring section 5. The light emitting section 20 includes a light emitting element 22

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting diode effect: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

improved light extraction efficiency, uniformity of light emission

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight transmission and extraction: Refraction

Data Source

PatentUS9312457B2Light emitting device and method for manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2016.04.12 SEOUL SEMICONDUCTOR
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  • US9312457B2 patent drawing
  • US9312457B2 patent drawing

AI summary

According to one embodiment, a light emitting device includes a first base section, a light emitting section, and a first wiring section. The light emitting section is embedded on a first surface side of the first base section. The light emitting section includes a light emitting element. The first wiring section is provided on the first surface of the first base section. The first wiring section is connected to the light emitting element.