Abstract: A method for fabricating an LED that radiates white spectrum light. A phosphor that radiates a white spectrum after excitation in the blue or UV spectrum is uniformly deposited onto a GaN epitaxial wafer prior to die separation and packaging. This allows wafer-level processing and probing of white LEDs and produces true white LED chips.

Abstract: A method for improving thermal dissipation in large gallium nitride light emitting diodes includes replacing sapphire with a better thermal conductor resulting in more efficient removal of thermal energy. A method for achieving a reliable and strong temporary bond between a GaN epitaxial layer and a support wafer. A method for transferring an epitaxial film from a growth substrate to a secondary substrate. An excimer laser initiates film delamination from the growth substrate. The laser beam is shaped by a shadow mask and aligned to an existing pattern in the growth substrate. A method for fabricating a LED that radiates white spectrum light. A phosphor that radiates a white spectrum after excitation in the blue or UV spectrum onto the GaN epitaxial wafer prior to die separation and packaging. A method for depositing a metal substrate onto a GaN epitaxy layer.