Light Emitting Module Electrode Layout for Uniform LED Current
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light emitting diode (LED) technologies face challenges in achieving uniform current distribution and efficient heat dissipation, particularly in large-area flip chip LEDs, which affects their luminous efficacy and reliability.
Innovation Solution
The development of a light emitting module with a specific structure comprising a substrate, high-level doped window layers, and textured surfaces to enhance electron and hole supply, along with a unique electrode configuration for improved ohmic contact and luminous efficacy, allowing for flexible color selection and arrangement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a large-area flip chip LED structure is used to increase light output, then luminous intensity is improved, but current distribution uniformity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating a non-uniform electrode structure where the p-type electrode pad has different geometrical characteristics in different regions. Specifically, the electrode pad width varies across the large-area LED chip, with narrower regions where higher current density is needed and wider regions where lower current density suffices. This local variation in electrode geometry optimizes current distribution uniformity across the entire large-area structure, resolving the contradiction between achieving high luminous intensity and maintaining uniform current distribution.
2Loss of energy
If the p-type electrode pad area is increased to reduce optical loss, then light extraction efficiency is improved, but heat dissipation efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying the p-type electrode pad geometry parameters (width, length, position) to simultaneously optimize multiple performance parameters. By adjusting these geometrical parameters, the design achieves a balance where sufficient light extraction efficiency is maintained (reducing optical loss) while heat dissipation pathways are optimized through strategic electrode placement and dimensioning, thus resolving the contradiction between optical performance and thermal management.
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 enables high-brightness, efficient light emission with flexible color options and improved reliability by optimizing electron and hole supply, leading to enhanced luminous efficacy and uniform current distribution across the LED module.
Implementation Method 1
a lower surface of the first window layer may be textured
Implementation Method 2
a first window layer supplying electrons; a second window layer supplying positive holes
Implementation Method 3
an active layer disposed between the first window layer and the second window layer
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AI summary
A light emitting system is disclosed. The light emitting system includes: a means whose location can change; and multiple light emitting modules disposed in each section of the means, wherein one or more of the multiple light emitting modules is selectively turned on by a user for purpose to be recognized from outside.


