Patents Assigned to Epistar Corporation
  • Patent number: 11705539
    Abstract: An optoelectronic device includes a semiconductor stack including a top surface; a current blocking region, including a first pad portion formed on the semiconductor stack and wherein the current blocking region includes transparent insulated material; a first opening, formed in the first pad portion, exposing the top surface of the semiconductor stack; a transparent conductive layer, covering the top surface of the semiconductor stack, including a second opening overlapping the first opening; and a first electrode, formed on the semiconductor stack, including a first pad electrode formed on the first pad portion of the current blocking region; wherein the first pad electrode contacts the semiconductor stack through the first opening and the second opening; wherein the first opening includes a first area, the first pad portion and the first opening compose a total area, and a ratio of the first area to the total area is between 10% and 40%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzung-Shiun Yeh, Li-Ming Chang, Chien-Fu Shen
  • Patent number: 11699776
    Abstract: A light-emitting element includes a substrate including a first side, a second side and a third side connecting the first side and the second side; a light-emitting semiconductor stack on the substrate and including a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and a light-emitting layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; a first electrode on the first semiconductor layer and including a contact area and a first extension area; a second electrode on the second semiconductor layer; a protection layer on the light-emitting semiconductor stack and including a first through hole exposing the first electrode and a second through hole exposing the second electrode; a first conductive part on the protection layer and electrically connected to the first electrode; and a second conductive part on the protection layer and electrically connected to the second electrode, wherein the second conductive part comprises a projected area on the light-emitting semiconductor st
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Schang-Jing Hon, Chao-Hsing Chen, Tsun-Kai Ko, Chien-Fu Shen, Jia-Kuen Wang, Hung-Che Chen
  • Patent number: 11699774
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a substrate having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; a first optical element at the first side of the substrate; and a semiconductor stack on the substrate. The semiconductor stack includes a first reflective structure; a second reflective structure; a cavity region between the first reflective structure and the second reflective structure and having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and a confinement layer in one of the second reflective structure and the first reflective structure. The semiconductor device further includes a first electrode and a second electrode on the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-Chieh Hsu, Yi-Wen Huang, Shou-Lung Chen, Hsin-Kang Chen
  • Patent number: 11688690
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a first semiconductor structure; a second semiconductor structure on the first semiconductor structure; an active region between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure, wherein the active region includes multiple alternating well layers and barrier layers, wherein each of the barrier layers has a band gap, the active region further includes an upper surface facing the second semiconductor structure and a bottom surface opposite the upper surface; an electron blocking region between the second semiconductor structure and the active region, wherein the electron blocking region includes a band gap, and the band gap of the electron blocking region is greater than the band gap of one of the barrier layers; a first aluminum-containing layer between the electron blocking region and the active region, wherein the first aluminum-containing layer has a band gap greater than the band gap of the electron blocking region; a confinement layer between the fi
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yung-Chung Pan, Chang-Yu Tsai, Ching-Chung Hu, Ming-Pao Chen, Chi Shen, Wei-Chieh Lien
  • Publication number: 20230187597
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses a method of manufacturing a light-emitting device includes steps of providing a first substrate with a plurality of first light-emitting elements and adhesive units arranged thereon, providing a second substrate with a first group of second light-emitting elements and a second group of second light-emitting elements arranged thereon, and connecting the a second group of second light-emitting elements and the adhesive units. The first light-emitting elements and the first group of second light-emitting elements arc partially or wholly overlapped with each other during connecting the second group of second light-emitting elements and the adhesive units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Min-Hsun HSIEH
  • Patent number: 11677057
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a substrate, a first group of light emitting diode (LED) structures, a second group of LED structures, and a connection port is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first group of LED structures is disposed on one side of the first surface. The second group of LED structures is disposed on another side of the first surface opposite to the first group of LED structures. The connection portion includes at least an opening, and a first connection pad and a second connection pad electrically coupled to at least a part of the LED structures. The connection port is adapted to be coupled to other device through the opening. A light emitting module and an illuminating apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-Hsiang Wang, Chi-Chih Pu, Chen-Hong Lee
  • Patent number: 11677047
    Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments, electronic devices feature a polymeric binder, a frame defining an aperture therethrough, and a semiconductor die (e.g., light-emitting or a light-detecting element) suspended in the binder and within the aperture of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael A. Tischler, Alborz Amini, Thomas Pinnington, Henry Ip, Gianmarco Spiga
  • Patent number: 11677046
    Abstract: A light-emitting device, comprising: a substrate; a semiconductor stacking layer comprising a first type semiconductor layer on the substrate, an active layer on the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer on the active layer; and an electrode structure on the second semiconductor layer, wherein the electrode structure comprises a bonding layer, a conductive layer, and a first barrier layer between the bonding layer and the conductive layer; wherein the conductive layer has higher standard oxidation potential than that of the bonding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: De-Shan Kuo, Ting-Chia Ko, Chun-Hsiang Tu, Po-Shun Chiu
  • Patent number: 11658269
    Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a semiconductor stack including a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and an active layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; one or multiple vias penetrating the active layer and the second semiconductor layer to expose the first semiconductor layer; a first contact layer covering the one or multiple vias; a third insulating layer including a first group of one or multiple third insulating openings on the second semiconductor layer to expose the first contact layer; a first pad on the semiconductor stack and covering the first group of one or multiple third insulating openings; and a second pad on the semiconductor stack and separated from the first pad with a distance, wherein the second pad is formed at a position other than positions of the one or multiple vias in a top view of the light-emitting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chao-Hsing Chen, Jia-Kuen Wang, Tzu-Yao Tseng, Bo-Jiun Hu, Tsung-Hsun Chiang, Wen-Hung Chuang, Kuan-Yi Lee, Yu-Ling Lin, Chien-Fu Shen, Tsun-Kai Ko
  • Patent number: 11658052
    Abstract: A chip transferring method includes providing a plurality of chips on a first load-bearing structure; measuring a photoelectric characteristic value of each of the plurality of chips; categorizing the plurality of chips into a first portion chips and a second portion chips according to the photoelectric characteristic value of each of the plurality of chips; providing a second load-bearing structure; weakening a first adhesion between the first portion chips and the first load-bearing structure or between the second portion chips and the first load-bearing structure; and transferring the first portion chips or the second portion chips to the second load-bearing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Min-Hsun Hsieh, De-Shan Kuo, Chang-Lin Lee, Jhih-Yong Yang
  • Patent number: 11641010
    Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a carrier, a light-emitting element and a connection structure. The carrier includes a first electrical conduction portion. The light-emitting element includes a first light-emitting layer capable of emitting first light and a first contact electrode formed under the light-emitting layer. The first contact electrode is corresponded to the first electrical conduction portion. The connection structure includes a first electrical connection portion and a protective portion surrounding the first contact electrode and the first electrical connection portion. The first electrical connection portion includes an upper portion, a lower portion and a neck portion arranged between the upper portion and the lower portion. The lower portion has a width is wider than of the upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Min-Hsun Hsieh, Shau-Yi Chen, Shao-You Deng
  • Patent number: 11641005
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a light-emitting element includes: providing a substrate, wherein the substrate includes a top surface with a first area and a second area; introducing a semiconductor material to form a first layer on the first area and a second layer on the second area, wherein the first layer includes a first crystal quality and the second layer includes a second crystal quality, the first crystal quality is different from the second crystal quality; and dicing the substrate along the second area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yi-Lun Chou, Chih-Hao Chen
  • Patent number: 11626295
    Abstract: An applying method includes the following steps. Firstly, a conductive adhesive including a plurality of conductive particles and an insulating binder is provided. Then, a carrier plate is provided. Then, a patterned adhesive is formed on the carrier plate by the conductive adhesive, wherein the patterned adhesive includes a first transferring portion. Then, a manufacturing device including a needle is provided. Then, the needle of the manufacturing device is moved to contact the first transferring portion. Then, the transferring portion is transferred to a board by the manufacturing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Min-Hsun Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11621374
    Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a substrate including a top surface, a first side surface and a second side surface, wherein the first side surface and the second side surface of the substrate are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the top surface of the substrate; a semiconductor stack formed on the top surface of the substrate, the semiconductor stack including a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and an active layer formed between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; a first electrode pad formed adjacent to a first edge of the light-emitting device; and a second electrode pad formed adjacent to a second edge of the light-emitting device, wherein in a top view of the light-emitting device, the first edge and the second edge are formed on different sides or opposite sides of the light-emitting device, the first semiconductor layer adjacent to the first edge includes a first sidewall directly connected to the first side surface of the substrate,
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chao-Hsing Chen, Cheng-Lin Lu, Chih-Hao Chen, Chi-Shiang Hsu, I-Lun Ma, Meng-Hsiang Hong, Hsin-Ying Wang, Kuo-Ching Hung, Yi-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 11621384
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses a method of manufacturing a light-emitting device includes steps of providing a first substrate with a plurality of first light-emitting elements and adhesive units arranged thereon, providing a second substrate with a first group of second light-emitting elements and a second group of second light-emitting elements arranged thereon, and connecting the a second group of second light-emitting elements and the adhesive units. The first light-emitting elements and the first group of second light-emitting elements are partially or wholly overlapped with each other during connecting the second group of second light-emitting elements and the adhesive units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Min-Hsun Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11610876
    Abstract: A light conversion device includes a light-emitting unit, a photoelectric conversion unit, and an electroconductive bonding layer. Each of the light-emitting unit and the photoelectric conversion unit includes a first-type region and a second-type region opposite to the first-type region. The electroconductive bonding layer is disposed between the light-emitting unit and the photoelectric conversion unit for connecting the photoelectric conversion unit with the light-emitting unit. When the light conversion device is operated to receive a bias and an external light, the light-emitting unit generates a modulated light having a frequency different from that of the external light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignees: EPISTAR CORPORATION, NATIONAL TSTNG HUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Meng-Chyi Wu, Jyun-Hao Liao, Hsiang-Hui Wang
  • Patent number: 11600746
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises: a first semiconductor structure; a second semiconductor structure on the first semiconductor structure; an active region, wherein the active region comprises multiple alternating well layers and barrier layers, the active region further comprises an upper surface facing the second semiconductor structure and a bottom surface opposite the upper surface; an electron blocking region between the second semiconductor structure and the active region; a first aluminum-containing layer between the electron blocking region and the active region, wherein the first aluminum-containing layer has a band gap greater than the band gap of the first electron blocking layer; and a p-type dopant above the bottom surface of the active region and comprising a concentration profile comprising a peak shape having a peak concentration value, wherein the peak concentration value lies at a distance of between 15 nm and 60 nm from the upper surface of the active region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Liu, Chang-Hua Hsieh, Yung-Chung Pan, Chang-Yu Tsai, Ching-Chung Hu, Ming-Pao Chen, Chi Shen, Wei-Chieh Lien
  • Patent number: 11600749
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light-emitting device comprising a light-emitting stack having a length, a width, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer on the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer on the active layer, wherein the first semiconductor layer, the active layer, and the second semiconductor layer are stacked in a stacking direction. A first electrode is coupled to the first semiconductor layer and extended in a direction parallel to the stacking direction and a second electrode is coupled to the second semiconductor layer and extended in a direction parallel to the stacking direction. A dielectric layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shih-I Chen, Wei-Yu Chen, Yi-Ming Chen, Ching-Pei Lin, Tsung-Xian Lee
  • Patent number: 11594573
    Abstract: A light-emitting device, includes a substrate with a top surface; a first light-emitting structure unit and a second light-emitting structure unit separately formed on the top surface and adjacent to each other, and wherein the first light-emitting structure unit includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall; a trench between the first and the second light-emitting structure units; and an electrical connection arranged on the first sidewall and the second light-emitting structure unit, and electrically connecting the first light-emitting structure unit and the second light-emitting structure unit; wherein the first sidewall connects to the top surface; wherein the first sidewall faces the second light-emitting structure units, and the second sidewall is not between the first light-emitting structure unit and the second light-emitting structure unit; and wherein the second sidewall is steeper than the first sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chien-Fu Shen, Chao-Hsing Chen, Tsun-Kai Ko, Schang-Jing Hon, Sheng-Jie Hsu, De-Shan Kuo, Hsin-Ying Wang, Chiu-Lin Yao, Chien-Fu Huang, Hsin-Mao Liu, Chien-Kai Chung
  • Publication number: 20230055668
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer; an active region between the second semiconductor layer and the first semiconductor layer; an electron blocking structure between the active region and the second semiconductor layer; a first nitride semiconductor layer between the active region and the electron blocking structure, and including indium and aluminum elements; and a second nitride semiconductor layer between the electron blocking structure and the second semiconductor layer, including indium element and devoid of gallium element; wherein the first nitride semiconductor layer has a first indium content, the second nitride semiconductor layer has a second indium content, and the first indium content is greater than the second indium content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Huan-Yu LAI, Li-Chi PENG