Semiconductor LED Self-Assembly Structure for Larger Emission Area

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices using semiconductor light emitting devices face challenges in securing sufficient light emitting area, improving light extraction efficiency, and enhancing bonding strength between magnetic layers during self-assembly.

Innovation Solution

The semiconductor light emitting device is designed with a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, where the magnetic layer is formed on the second conductivity type semiconductor layer. This structure allows for a symmetry plane that extends in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the magnetic layer, improving assembly accuracy and bonding strength.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If a magnetic layer is added to enable self-assembly, then assembly automation is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveself-assembly capabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The semiconductor light emitting device is divided into functional layers including a magnetic layer segment that is specifically designed for self-assembly. This magnetic layer segment can be selectively removed or retained based on application requirements, allowing automation without permanently increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic layer is introduced as a separate, extractable component that enables self-assembly during manufacturing but can be removed in subsequent processes. This allows the automation function to be taken out from the final device structure, maintaining simplicity in the deployed product while achieving automation during fabrication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Ease of operation

If electrodes are spaced apart in the horizontal direction for self-assembly, then ease of operation is improved, but light emitting area is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveself-assembly operationVSAvoidlight emitting area
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSArea of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The electrode arrangement and magnetic layer orientation are designed to exploit dimensional relationships during self-assembly. The magnetic layer's longitudinal direction is aligned perpendicular to electrode extension, enabling assembly control in one dimension while preserving light emitting area in other dimensions through vertical layering rather than horizontal spacing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Manufacturing precision

If a symmetrical structure is used for self-assembly, then manufacturing precision is improved, but light emitting area is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly accuracyVSAvoidlight emitting area
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSArea of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Symmetry is applied locally only where needed for self-assembly precision (in the magnetic layer structure and electrode arrangement), while the light emitting region maintains maximum area through asymmetric optimization. The active layer and light emitting surfaces are designed with local quality variations that prioritize emission area without compromising the symmetrical assembly mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 proposed solution enhances the assembly speed and accuracy of semiconductor light emitting devices during self-assembly, secures a large light emitting area, and increases light extraction efficiency by reflecting leaked light, while minimizing defects through improved adhesive force of the magnetic layer.

Implementation Method 1

the self-assembly method is a method in which the semiconductor light emitting device finds its own position in a fluid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSelf-assembly: Self-Assembly

Implementation Method 2

Such a semiconductor light emitting device must include a magnetic layer due to the characteristics of self-assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic layer interaction: Magnetism

Implementation Method 3

a semiconductor light emitting device having a diameter or cross-sectional area of 100 μm or less

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting diode effect: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 4

an active layer formed on a part of the second conductivity type semiconductor layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP4030481B1Display device using semiconductor light-emitting diode
Publication Date: 2025.03.12 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a display device using a semiconductor light emitting device includes a base part; a plurality of assembly electrodes extending in one direction and formed at predetermined intervals on the base part; a dielectric layer stacked on the base part to cover the assembly electrodes; a barrier wall portion stacked on the dielectric layer while forming a cell overlapping at least a portion of the assembly electrode along the extending direction of the assembly electrode; and a plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices seated in the cell. The semiconductor light emitting devices include a magnetic layer extending in a longitudinal direction.