Abstract: A light emitting diode including a first conductive type semiconductor layer, a mesa disposed on the first conductive type semiconductor layer, the mesa including an active layer and a second conductive type semiconductor layer, a reflective electrode disposed on the mesa and configured to be in ohmic-contact with the second conductive type semiconductor layer, a current spreading layer disposed on the mesa and the reflective electrode, the current spreading layer including a first portion configured to be in ohmic-contact with an upper surface of the first conductive type semiconductor layer, a first n-contact region spaced apart from a second n-contact region with the mesa disposed between the first and second n-contact regions, and an insulation layer including a first opening exposing the reflective electrode between the first and second n-contact regions. The first and second n-contact regions have a second opening that exposes the first conductive type semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A light emitting diode array is provide to include: a substrate; light emitting diodes positioned over the substrate, each including a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer, wherein each light emitting diode is disposed to form a first via hole structure exposing a portion of the corresponding first semiconductor layer; lower electrodes disposed over the second semiconductor layer; a first interlayer insulating layer disposed over the lower electrodes and configured to expose the portion of the first semiconductor layer of corresponding light emitting diodes; upper electrodes electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer through the first via hole structure, wherein the first via hole structure is disposed in parallel with one side of the corresponding second semiconductor layer and the first interlayer insulating layer is disposed to form a second via hole structure exposing a portion of the lower electrodes.

Abstract: The devices, systems and techniques disclosed in this patent document include photocatalytic filter devices and can be used to provide a method for manufacturing a photocatalytic filter with improved adhesion. In addition, the present disclosure of this patent document includes technology to provide a method for reactivating a photocatalytic filter. Using the disclosed techniques, even if a photocatalytic filter is contaminated, the contaminated photocatalytic filter is easily reactivated while maintaining improved adhesion.

Abstract: A light emitting diode includes a first conductive type semiconductor layer and a mesa disposed on the first conductive type semiconductor layer. The mesa includes an active layer and a second conductive type semiconductor layer. A reflective electrode is disposed on the mesa to be in ohmic-contact with the second conductive type semiconductor layer. A current spreading layer is disposed on the mesa and the reflective electrode. A first portion of the current spreading layer is in ohmic-contact with an upper surface of an end portion of the first conductive type semiconductor layer. A lower insulating layer is disposed between the mesa and the current spreading layer, and the reflective electrode and the current spreading layer. An upper insulating layer covers the current spreading layer and includes a first hole exposing a second portion of the current spreading layer that is disposed on an upper portion of the mesa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting diode and a method of manufacturing same. The light emitting diode includes: a first conductive semiconductor layer; a plurality of mesas that are disposed spaced apart from one another on the first conductive semiconductor layer, each mesa including an active layer and a second conductive semiconductor layer; reflective electrodes that are respectively disposed on the plurality of mesas and come into ohmic contact with the second conductive semiconductor layer; openings that cover the plurality of mesas and the first conductive semiconductor layer, are electrically insulated from the mesas, and expose the reflective electrodes to the upper region of each mesa; and a current spreading layer that comes into ohmic contact with the first conductive semiconductor layer. Thus, a light emitting diode that improves current spreading performance may be provided.

Abstract: The devices, systems and techniques disclosed in this patent document include photocatalytic filter devices and can be used to provide a method for manufacturing a photocatalytic filter with improved adhesion. In addition, the present disclosure of this patent document includes technology to provide a method for reactivating a photocatalytic filter. Using the disclosed techniques, even if a photocatalytic filter is contaminated, the contaminated photocatalytic filter is easily reactivated while maintaining improved adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a silicon-containing thin layer at a low temperature, and in particular, to a method for forming a silicon-containing thin layer by carrying out atomic layer deposition (ALD) at a low temperature.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode package includes a frame portion with a chip-mounting region defined in an upper portion thereof, and first and second frames spaced apart from each other. A light-emitting diode is mounted on at least a portion of the chip-mounting region with a bonding layer interposed therebetween. The frame portion includes a depressed portion formed on an upper surface thereof, and the depressed portion includes the chip-mounting region defined on a bottom thereof. The depressed portion also includes a step portion disposed at an outer upper end thereof.

Abstract: Described are a light emitting diode and a light emitting diode module. The light emitting diode module includes a printed circuit board and a light emitting diode joined thereto through a solder paste. The light emitting diode includes a first electrode pad electrically connected to a first conductive type semiconductor layer and a second electrode pad connected to a second conductive type semiconductor layer, wherein each of the first electrode pad and the second electrode pad includes at least five pairs of Ti/Ni layers or at least five pairs of Ti/Cr layers and the uppermost layer of Au. Thus a metal element such as Sn in the solder paste is prevented from diffusion so as to provide a reliable light emitting diode module.

Abstract: Methods of forming a microelectronic structure are described. Those methods comprise forming a stress compensation layer on a substrate, forming at least one opening within the stress compensation layer, and forming an interconnect paste within the at least one opening.

Abstract: Disclosed are an LED and an LED module. The LED includes: a first conductivity type semiconductor layer; a mesa disposed over the first conductivity type semiconductor layer and including an active layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a first ohmic-contact structure in contact with the first conductivity type semiconductor layer; a second ohmic-contact structure in contact with the second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a lower insulating layer at least partially covering the mesa and the first conductivity type semiconductor layer and disposed to form a first opening part at least partially exposing the first ohmic-contact structure and a second opening part at least partially exposing the second ohmic-contact structure; and a current distributing layer connected to the first ohmic-contact structure at least partially exposed by the first opening part and disposed to form a third opening part at least partially exposing the second opening part.

Abstract: A light emitting device including a light emitting structure disposed on one surface of a substrate and a transflective portion disposed on the other surface of the substrate. The transflective portion and the substrate have different indexes of refraction from one another.

Abstract: Described are a light emitting diode and a light emitting diode module. The light emitting diode module includes a printed circuit board and a light emitting diode joined thereto through a solder paste. The light emitting diode includes a first electrode pad electrically connected to a first conductive type semiconductor layer and a second electrode pad connected to a second conductive type semiconductor layer, wherein each of the first electrode pad and the second electrode pad includes at least five pairs of Ti/Ni layers or at least five pairs of Ti/Cr layers and the uppermost layer of Au. Thus a metal element such as Sn in the solder paste is prevented from diffusion so as to provide a reliable light emitting diode module.

Abstract: A method of forming a light detection device includes forming a non-porous layer on a substrate, forming a light absorption layer on the non-porous layer, the light absorption layer including pores formed in a surface thereof, forming a Schottky layer on the surface of the light absorption layer and in the pores thereof, and forming a first electrode layer on the Schottky layer.

Abstract: A light emitting diode is provided to include a first conductive-type semiconductor layer; a mesa including a second conductive-type semiconductor layer disposed on the first conductive-type semiconductor layer and an active layer interposed between the first and the second conductive-type semiconductor layers; and a first electrode disposed on the mesa, wherein the first conductive-type semiconductor layer includes a first contact region disposed around the mesa along an outer periphery of the first conductive-type semiconductor layer; and a second contact region at least partially surrounded by the mesa, the first electrode is electrically connected to at least a portion of the first contact region and at least a portion of the second contact region, and a linewidth of an adjoining region between the first contact region and the first electrode is greater than the linewidth of an adjoining region between the second contact region and the first electrode.

Abstract: A light emitting diode array is provide to include: a substrate; light emitting diodes positioned over the substrate, each including a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer, wherein each light emitting diode is disposed to form a first via hole structure exposing a portion of the corresponding first semiconductor layer; lower electrodes disposed over the second semiconductor layer; a first interlayer insulating layer disposed over the lower electrodes and configured to expose the portion of the first semiconductor layer of corresponding light emitting diodes; upper electrodes electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer through the first via hole structure, wherein the first via hole structure is disposed in parallel with one side of the corresponding second semiconductor layer and the first interlayer insulating layer is disposed to form a second via hole structure exposing a portion of the lower electrodes.

Abstract: Methods of forming a microelectronic structure are described. Those methods comprise forming a stress compensation layer on a substrate, forming at least one opening within the stress compensation layer, and forming an interconnect paste within the at least one opening.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sterilization apparatus for a portable terminal, including a casing configured to receive the portable terminal and a UV LED provided in the casing. The sterilization apparatus can be always carried along with a portable terminal because the sterilization apparatus is constructed using a casing or a cover attached to the portable terminal. Accordingly, the portable terminal can be easily sterilized while in motion without being limited to the place.

Abstract: Disclosed are an LED and an LED module. The LED includes: a first conductivity type semiconductor layer; a mesa disposed over the first conductivity type semiconductor layer and including an active layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a first ohmic-contact structure in contact with the first conductivity type semiconductor layer; a second ohmic-contact structure in contact with the second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a lower insulating layer at least partially covering the mesa and the first conductivity type semiconductor layer and disposed to form a first opening part at least partially exposing the first ohmic-contact structure and a second opening part at least partially exposing the second ohmic-contact structure; and a current distributing layer connected to the first ohmic-contact structure at least partially exposed by the first opening part and disposed to form a third opening part at least partially exposing the second opening part.

Abstract: An photocatalytic filter is provided to include a support; and a photocatalytic material coated on the support to cause a photocatalytic reaction to degrade an undesired gas present in an air, and wherein the photocatalytic filter has cells with a width equal to or less than 2 mm, thereby providing an air resistance in a direction facing UV LED for the photocatalytic activation, the air flow having a minimized air resistance.