With A Multi- Emitter, E.g., Interdigitated, Multicellular, Distributed (epo) Patents (Class 257/E21.381)
  • Patent number: 8896011
    Abstract: AC LED according to the present invention comprises a substrate, and at least one serial array having a plurality of light emitting cells connected in series on the substrate. Each of the light emitting cells comprises a lower semiconductor layer consisting of a first conductive compound semiconductor layer formed on top of the substrate, an upper semiconductor layer consisting of a second conductive compound semiconductor layer formed on top of the lower semiconductor layer, an active layer interposed between the lower and upper semiconductor layers, a lower electrode formed on the lower semiconductor layer exposed at a first corner of the substrate, an upper electrode layer formed on the upper semiconductor layer, and an upper electrode pad formed on the upper electrode layer exposed at a second corner of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeo Jin Yoon, Jong Kyu Kim, Jun Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 8803276
    Abstract: A structure and method of fabricating electrostatic discharge (EDS) circuitry in an integrated circuit chip by integrating a lateral bipolar, either a p-n-p with a NMOSFET or a n-p-n with a PMOSFET within a triple well. The lateral bipolar preferably includes diodes at the I/O and/or the VDDs of the circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Shunhua Chang, Kiran V. Chatty, Robert J. Gauthier, Mujahid Muhammad
  • Patent number: 8735918
    Abstract: A light-emitting device operating on a high drive voltage and a small drive current. LEDs (1) are two-dimensionally formed on an insulating substrate (10) of e.g., sapphire monolithically and connected in series to form an LED array. Two such LED arrays are connected to electrodes (32) in inverse parallel. Air-bridge wiring (28) is formed between the LEDs (1) and between the LEDs (1) and electrodes (32). The LED arrays are arranged zigzag to form a plurality of LEDs (1) to produce a high drive voltage and a small drive current. Two LED arrays are connected in inverse parallel, and therefore an AC power supply can be used as the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shiro Sakai, Jin-Ping Ao, Yasuo Ono
  • Patent number: 8603885
    Abstract: Bipolar transistors with tailored response curves, as well as fabrication methods for bipolar transistors and design structures for BiCMOS integrated circuits. The bipolar transistor includes a first section of a collector region implanted with a first dopant concentration and a second section of the collector region implanted with a second dopant concentration that is higher than the first dopant concentration. A first emitter is formed in vertical alignment with the first section of the collector region. A second emitter is formed in vertical alignment with the second section of the collector region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ramana M. Malladi, Kim M. Newton
  • Patent number: 8597993
    Abstract: A structure and method of fabricating electrostatic discharge (EDS) circuitry in an integrated circuit chip by integrating a lateral bipolar, either a p-n-p with a NMOSFET or a n-p-n with a PMOSFET within a triple well. The lateral bipolar preferably includes diodes at the I/O and/or the VDDs of the circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Shunhua Chang, Kiran V. Chatty, Robert J. Gauthier, Jr., Mujahid Muhammad
  • Patent number: 8354733
    Abstract: According to one disclosed embodiment, a power semiconductor package includes an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) residing on a package substrate, where the IGBT includes a plurality of solderable front metal (SFM) coated emitter segments situated atop the IGBT and connected to an emitter of the IGBT. The power semiconductor package also includes a conductive clip coupling the plurality of SFM coated emitter segments to an emitter pad on the package substrate. Additionally, the power semiconductor package includes a gate pad on the package substrate coupled to a gate of the IGBT, a collector pad on the package substrate situated under the IGBT and coupled to a collector of the IGBT, and an emitter terminal, a collector terminal and a gate terminal of the package substrate that are routed to the emitter pad, collector pad, and gate pad, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: International Rectifier Corporation
    Inventor: Hsueh-Rong Chang
  • Patent number: 8283682
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a substrate, and at least one serial array having a plurality of light emitting cells connected in series on the substrate. Each of the light emitting cells comprises a lower semiconductor layer, an upper semiconductor layer, an active layer interposed between the lower and upper semiconductor layers, a lower electrode formed on the lower semiconductor layer exposed at a first corner of the substrate, an upper electrode layer formed on the upper semiconductor layer, and an upper electrode pad formed on the upper electrode layer exposed at a second corner of the substrate. The upper electrode pad and the lower electrode are respectively disposed at the corners diagonally opposite to each other, and are symmetric with respect to those of adjacent another of the light emitting cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Seoul Opto Device Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeo Jin Yoon, Jong Kyu Kim, Jun Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20120168907
    Abstract: Bipolar transistors with tailored response curves, as well as fabrication methods for bipolar transistors and design structures for BiCMOS integrated circuits. The bipolar transistor includes a first section of a collector region implanted with a first dopant concentration and a second section of the collector region implanted with a second dopant concentration that is higher than the first dopant concentration. A first emitter is formed in vertical alignment with the first section of the collector region. A second emitter is formed in vertical alignment with the second section of the collector region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ramana M. Malladi, Kim M. Newton
  • Patent number: 8097889
    Abstract: A light-emitting device operating on a high drive voltage and a small drive current. LEDs (1) are two-dimensionally formed on an insulating substrate (10) of e.g., sapphire monolithically and connected in series to form an LED array. Two such LED arrays are connected to electrodes (32) in inverse parallel. Air-bridge wiring (28) is formed between the LEDs (1) and between the LEDs (1) and electrodes (32). The LED arrays are arranged zigzag to form a plurality of LEDs (1) to produce a high drive voltage and a small drive current. Two LED arrays are connected in inverse parallel, and therefore an AC power supply can be used as the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shiro Sakai, Jin-Ping Ao, Yasuo Ono
  • Patent number: 8084774
    Abstract: A light-emitting device operating on a high drive voltage and a small drive current. LEDs (1) are two-dimensionally formed on an insulating substrate (10) of e.g., sapphire monolithically and connected in series to form an LED array. Two such LED arrays are connected to electrodes (32) in inverse parallel. Air-bridge wiring (28) is formed between the LEDs (1) and between the LEDs (1) and electrodes (32). The LED arrays are arranged zigzag to form a plurality of LEDs (1) to produce a high drive voltage and a small drive current. Two LED arrays are connected in inverse parallel, and therefore an AC power supply can be used as the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shiro Sakai, Jin-Ping Ao, Yasuo Ono
  • Patent number: 7897982
    Abstract: A light-emitting device operating on a high drive voltage and a small drive current. LEDs (1) are two-dimensionally formed on an insulating substrate (10) of e.g., sapphire monolithically and connected in series to form an LED array. Two such LED arrays are connected to electrodes (32) in inverse parallel. Air-bridge wiring (28) is formed between the LEDs (1) and between the LEDs (1) and electrodes (32). The LED arrays are arranged zigzag to form a plurality of LEDs (1) to produce a high drive voltage and a small drive current. Two LED arrays are connected in inverse parallel, and therefore an AC power supply can be used as the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shiro Sakai, Jin-Ping Ao, Yasuo Ono
  • Patent number: 7829358
    Abstract: Embodiments of an LED disclosed has an emitter layer shaped to a controlled depth or height relative to a substrate of the LED to maximize the light output of the LED and to achieve a desired intensity distribution. In some embodiments, the exit face of the LED may be selected to conserve radiance. In some embodiments, shaping the entire LED, including the substrate and sidewalls, or shaping the substrate alone can extract 100% or approximately 100% of the light generated at the emitter layers from the emitter layers. In some embodiments, the total efficiency is at least 90% or above. In some embodiments, the emitter layer can be shaped by etching, mechanical shaping, or a combination of various shaping methods. In some embodiments, only a portion of the emitter layer is shaped to form the tiny emitters. The unshaped portion forms a continuous electrical connection for the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Illumitex, Inc.
    Inventors: Dung T. Duong, Paul N. Winberg, Matthew R. Thomas, Elliot M. Pickering, Muhammad Khizar
  • Patent number: 7768020
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an AC light emitting diode. The light emitting diode comprises a plurality of light emitting cells two-dimensionally arranged on a single substrate. Wires electrically connect the light emitting cells to one another to thereby form a serial array of the light emitting cells. Further, the light emitting cells are spaced apart from one another by distances within a range of 10 to 30 D, and the serial array is operated while connected to an AC power source. Accordingly, the excellent operating characteristics and light output power can be secured in an AC light emitting diode with a limited size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Seoul Opto Device Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dae Won Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Dae Sung Kal
  • Patent number: 7732825
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an AC light emitting diode. The light emitting diode comprises a plurality of light emitting cells two-dimensionally arranged on a single substrate. Wires electrically connect the light emitting cells to one another to thereby form a serial array of the light emitting cells. Further, the light emitting cells are spaced apart from one another by distances within a range of 10 to 30 ?m, and the serial array is operated while connected to an AC power source. Accordingly, the excellent operating characteristics and light output power can be secured in an AC light emitting diode with a limited size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Seoul Opto Device Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dae Won Kim, Yeo Jin Yoon, Dae Sung Kal
  • Patent number: 7667237
    Abstract: A light-emitting device operating on a high drive voltage and a small drive current. LEDs (1) are two-dimensionally formed on an insulating substrate (10) of e.g., sapphire monolithically and connected in series to form an LED array. Two such LED arrays are connected to electrodes (32) in inverse parallel. Air-bridge wiring (28) is formed between the LEDs (1) and between the LEDs (1) and electrodes (32). The LED arrays are arranged zigzag to form a plurality of LEDs (1) to produce a high drive voltage and a small drive current. Two LED arrays are connected in inverse parallel, and therefore an AC power supply can be used as the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shiro Sakai, Jin-Ping Ao, Yasuo Ono
  • Patent number: 7646031
    Abstract: A light-emitting device operating on a high drive voltage and a small drive current. LEDs (1) are two-dimensionally formed on an insulating substrate (10) of e.g., sapphire monolithically and connected in series to form an LED array. Two such LED arrays are connected to electrodes (32) in inverse parallel. Air-bridge wiring (28) is formed between the LEDs (1) and between the LEDs (1) and electrodes (32). The LED arrays are arranged zigzag to form a plurality of LEDs (1) to produce a high drive voltage and a small drive current. Two LED arrays are connected in inverse parallel, and therefore an AC power supply can be used as the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shiro Sakai, Jin-Ping Ao, Yasuo Ono
  • Patent number: 7615793
    Abstract: A light-emitting device operating on a high drive voltage and a small drive current. LEDs (1) are two-dimensionally formed on an insulating substrate (10) of e.g., sapphire monolithically and connected in series to form an LED array. Two such LED arrays are connected to electrodes (32) in inverse parallel. Air-bridge wiring (28) is formed between the LEDs (1) and between the LEDs (1) and electrodes (32). The LED arrays are arranged zigzag to form a plurality of LEDs (1) to produce a high drive voltage and a small drive current. Two LED arrays are connected in inverse parallel, and therefore an AC power supply can be used as the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shiro Sakai, Jin-Ping Ao, Yasuo Ono
  • Patent number: 7473983
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there are various methods of making an integrated circuit comprising a bipolar transistor. According to an embodiment of the invention, the bipolar transistor can comprise a substrate, a collector comprising a plurality of alternating doped regions, wherein the plurality of alternating doped regions alternate in a lateral direction from a net first conductivity to a net second conductivity, and a collector contact in electrical contact with the collector. The bipolar transistor can also comprise a heavily doped buried layer below the collector, a base in electrical contact with a base contact, wherein the base is doped to a net second conductivity type and wherein the base spans a portion of the plurality of alternating doped regions, and an emitter disposed within the base, the emitter doped to a net first conductivity, wherein a portion of the alternating doped region under the emitter is doped to a concentration of less than about 3×1012 cm?2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Intersil Americas Inc.
    Inventor: James Douglas Beasom
  • Patent number: 7417259
    Abstract: A light-emitting device operating on a high drive voltage and a small drive current. LEDs (1) are two-dimensionally formed on an insulating substrate (10) of e.g., sapphire monolithically and connected in series to form an LED array. Two such LED arrays are connected to electrodes (32) in inverse parallel. Air-bridge wiring (28) is formed between the LEDs (1) and between the LEDs (1) and electrodes (32). The LED arrays are arranged zigzag to form a plurality of LEDs (1) to produce a high drive voltage and a small drive current. Two LED arrays are connected in inverse parallel, and therefore an AC power supply can be used as the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shiro Sakai, Jin-Ping Ao, Yasuo Ono
  • Patent number: 7285469
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there are various methods of making an integrated circuit comprising a bipolar transistor. According to an embodiment of the invention, the bipolar transistor can comprise a substrate, a collector comprising a plurality of alternating doped regions, wherein the plurality of alternating doped regions alternate in a lateral direction from a net first conductivity to a net second conductivity, and a collector contact in electrical contact with the collector. The bipolar transistor can also comprise a heavily doped buried layer below the collector, a base in electrical contact with a base contact, wherein the base is doped to a net second conductivity type and wherein the base spans a portion of the plurality of alternating doped regions, and an emitter disposed within the base, the emitter doped to a net first conductivity, wherein a portion of the alternating doped region under the emitter is doped to a concentration of less than about 3×1012 cm?2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Intersil Americas
    Inventor: James Douglas Beasom
  • Patent number: RE43042
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there are various methods of making an integrated circuit comprising a bipolar transistor. According to an embodiment of the invention, the bipolar transistor can comprise a substrate, a collector comprising a plurality of alternating doped regions, wherein the plurality of alternating doped regions alternate in a lateral direction from a net first conductivity to a net second conductivity, and a collector contact in electrical contact with the collector. The bipolar transistor can also comprise a heavily doped buried layer below the collector, a base in electrical contact with a base contact, wherein the base is doped to a net second conductivity type and wherein the base spans a portion of the plurality of alternating doped regions, and an emitter disposed within the base, the emitter doped to a net first conductivity, wherein a portion of the alternating doped region under the emitter is doped to a concentration of less than about 3×1012 cm?2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Intersil Americas Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Beasom
  • Patent number: RE44140
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there are various methods of making an integrated circuit comprising a bipolar transistor. According to an embodiment of the invention, the bipolar transistor can comprise a substrate, a collector comprising a plurality of alternating doped regions, wherein the plurality of alternating doped regions alternate in a lateral direction from a net first conductivity to a net second conductivity, and a collector contact in electrical contact with the collector. The bipolar transistor can also comprise a heavily doped buried layer below the collector, a base in electrical contact with a base contact, wherein the base is doped to a net second conductivity type and wherein the base spans a portion of the plurality of alternating doped regions, and an emitter disposed within the base, the emitter doped to a net first conductivity, wherein a portion of the alternating doped region under the emitter is doped to a concentration of less than about 3×1012 cm?2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Intersil Americas Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Beasom