Light Emitting Device Package With Metallic Support Layer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing light emitting device packages are complex in structure and large in size, limiting their efficiency and versatility in applications such as display devices and lighting systems.

Innovation Solution

A novel light emitting device package is developed with a simplified structure and reduced size, featuring a metallic support layer with alternating compressive and tensile stress metallic layers, an insulating layer, and a growth substrate, which enables efficient light emission and heat transfer, and can be integrated into a lighting system.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If existing light emitting device packages are used, then light emission function is achieved, but structure becomes complex and size increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure complexityVSAvoiddevice reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functional layers (metallic support layer, insulating layer, growth substrate) into an integrated package structure that simplifies the overall device architecture while maintaining all necessary functions for light emission and heat management

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The metallic support layer serves multiple functions simultaneously: providing mechanical support, managing heat dissipation, and enabling electrical connections, thereby reducing the need for separate dedicated components and simplifying the overall structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Volume of moving object

If existing light emitting device packages are used, then light emission function is achieved, but device size increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepackage sizeVSAvoiddevice reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a nested layer structure where the insulating layer is positioned within the metallic support layer, and the growth substrate is integrated within the overall package, maximizing space utilization and minimizing device volume while maintaining structural integrity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes thin film structures for the insulating layer and metallic support layer, reducing the vertical thickness of the package while maintaining sufficient mechanical strength and functional performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Temperature

If metallic support layer with alternating stress layers is used, then heat management improves, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat managementVSAvoidmanufacturing ease
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the stress state parameter of the metallic support layer by introducing alternating compressive and tensile stress layers, which improves heat management capabilities through controlled thermal expansion and contraction behavior

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite material structure with alternating metallic layers having different stress characteristics, combining materials with complementary properties to achieve superior heat management while maintaining manufacturability through established deposition techniques

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

The solution results in a compact, reliable, and efficient light emitting device package that enhances light extraction and heat management, preventing degradation and improving the reliability of the device, while allowing for integration into various lighting systems.

Implementation Method 1

a metallic support layer with alternating compressive and tensile stress metallic layers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal stress: Thermal Expansion

Implementation Method 2

a light emitting structure layer including a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second conductive semiconductor layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentEP2355196B1Light emitting device package, method of manufacturing the same, and lighting system
Publication Date: 2019.04.03 LG INNOTEK CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a light emitting device package, a method of manufacturing the same, and a lighting system. The light emitting device package includes a light emitting structure layer (50) including a first conductive semiconductor layer (20), an active layer (30) partially formed under the first conductive semiconductor layer (20), and a second conductive semiconductor layer (40) under the active layer (30), an insulating layer (60) disposed on lateral surfaces of the active layer (30) and the second conductive semiconductor layer (40) and partially disposed under the second conductive semiconductor layer (40), an electrode (80) disposed under the first conductive semiconductor layer (20) and electrically insulated from the active layer (30) and the second conductive semiconductor layer (40) by the insulating layer (60), and a metallic support layer (90) disposed under the second conductive semiconductor layer (40), the insulating layer (60), and the electrode (80) and including a first conductive region (91) electrically connected to the electrode (80), a second conductive region (92) electrically connected to the second conductive semiconductor layer (40), and an insulating region (93) disposed between the first and second conductive regions (91,92) and electrically insulating the first conductive region (91) from the second conductive region (92).