Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor chip may include a first region doped with a first dopant, a second region doped with a second dopant, an active region between the first and second regions, a first contact layer having an electrically conductive material and covering the first region. An insulating layer may cover the first contact layer and include first openings, and the insulating layer may include a second contact layer having an electrically conductive material and covering the insulating layer and the first openings. The first openings may completely penetrate the insulating layer, and the second contact layer may include second openings and/or a third contact layer comprising an electrically conductive material is arranged in the first openings in each case between the second contact layer and the insulating layer.

Abstract: An arrangement is disclosed. The arrangement comprises at least one semiconductor structure configured to convert a primary radiation into a secondary radiation; an encapsulation layer covering the at least one semiconductor structure; and at least one reflective layer arranged on the encapsulation layer. The semiconductor structure is arranged in a center of the arrangement, and a lateral extent of the arrangement is chosen such that an optically resonant condition is fulfilled for a wavelength of the secondary radiation in the encapsulation layer. Methods for producing an arrangement and an optoelectronic device are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment the semiconductor laser comprises a carrier and an edge-emitting laser diode which is mounted on the carrier and which comprises an active zone for generating a laser radiation and a facet with a radiation exit region. The semiconductor laser further comprises a protective cover, preferably a lens for collimation of the laser radiation. The protective cover is fastened to the facet and to a side surface of the carrier by means of an adhesive. A mean distance between a light entrance side of the protective cover and the facet is at most 60 ?m. The semiconductor laser is configured to be operated in a normal atmosphere without additional gas-tight encapsulation.

Abstract: An optoelectronic component may include a layer sequence having an active layer configured to emit an electromagnetic primary radiation and a conversion element arranged in the beam path of the primary radiation. The conversion element may include a conversion layer and a conversion potting arranged over the conversion layer. The conversion layer may include a first matrix material and a converter material, and the conversion potting may include a second matrix material and a converter material. There may be a jump in concentration of converter material between the conversion layer and the conversion potting.

Abstract: A device comprises a data terminal, a clock terminal and a digital circuitry. The data terminal is configured to be connected to a serial data line. The clock terminal is configured to be connected to a serial clock line for receiving a clock signal. The digital circuitry is coupled to the data terminal and to the clock terminal. The digital circuitry is configured to operate using a time base signal provided via a further clock terminal to the device or using an internal clock signal that is generated by an internal oscillator of the device. Furthermore, a method for operating a device is described.

Abstract: In an embodiment a method includes providing a carrier with an optoelectronic semiconductor chip-component arranged on a top side of the carrier, arranging a first potting material on the top side of the carrier, arranging a second potting material on the first potting material, wherein the second potting material comprises a higher density than the first potting material, wherein a top side of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip-component is covered by neither the first potting material nor the second potting material and allowing a force to act on the first potting material and the second potting material such that the second potting material migrates in a direction toward the top side of the carrier.

Abstract: An edge emitting laser bar is disclosed. In an embodiment an edge-emitting laser bar includes an AlInGaN-based semiconductor layer sequence having a contact side and an active layer configured to generate laser radiation, a plurality of individual emitters arranged next to each other and spaced apart from one another in a lateral transverse direction, each emitter configured to emit laser radiation and a plurality of contact elements arranged next to each other and spaced apart from one another in the lateral transverse direction on the contact side for making electrical contact with the individual emitters, each contact element being assigned to an individual emitter, wherein each contact element is electrically conductively coupled to the semiconductor layer sequence via a contiguous contact region of the contact side so that a current flow between the semiconductor layer sequence and the contact element is possible via the contact region.

Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor component is provided that includes a primary light source and a secondary light source. The primary light source and the secondary light source are monolithically integrated in the semiconductor component so that only condensed matter is located between them. The primary light source includes a first resonator containing a semiconductor layer sequence which is electrically pumped during operation. A first resonator axis of the first resonator is oriented parallel to a growth direction (G) of the semiconductor layer sequence. The primary light source is configured to generate pump laser radiation (P). The secondary light source includes a pump medium for generating secondary radiation (S) and the pump medium is optically pumped by the pump laser radiation (P). The first resonator axis points past the pump medium.

Abstract: A laser device is provided which comprises a common waveguide layer and a plurality of laser bodies, wherein each of the laser bodies has an active region configured for generating coherent electromagnetic radiation. The laser bodies are arranged side by side on the common waveguide layer, wherein the laser bodies are directly adjacent to the common waveguide layer. In particular, the laser bodies are configured to be phase-coupled to each other via the waveguide layer during operation of the laser device. Furthermore, a method for producing such a phase-coupled laser device is provided.

Abstract: A carrier comprises: a main body made of a material comprising a thermal conductivity of at least 380 W/(m K), wherein the main body comprises a mounting surface for mechanical and thermal connection with a component, wherein the main body comprises a recess which penetrates the main body along a first direction perpendicular to the main extension plane of the main body, an electrically insulating filler is arranged in the recess, which comprises a further recess penetrating the filler along the first direction, an inner wall of the filler surrounding the further recess is provided with an electrically conductive coating to form a via through the main body.

Abstract: A luminophore having the general empirical formula X?1?xA?y(Al1+zA?3?z)O4:E? that crystallizes in a tetragonal crystal system. X? may be Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and combinations thereof; A? may be Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and combinations thereof; E? may be Eu, Ce, Yb, Mn, and combinations thereof; 0<x<0.25; y?x; and z=0.5(2x?y).

Abstract: An oscillator circuit arrangement includes a switched capacitor circuit at least one capacitor selectively coupled to one of a supply terminal and a terminal for ground potential. A chopper circuit is disposed between the switched capacitor circuit and a comparator. The chopper circuit selectively couples one of input terminals and a reference potential terminal to its output terminals. A buffer circuit is coupled to the output of the comparator circuit. The buffer circuit is connected to the switched capacitor circuit and to the chopper circuit to control selective coupling operations therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a semiconductor component comprising performing a plasma treatment of an exposed surface of a semiconductor material with halogens, and carrying out a diffusion method with dopants on the exposed surface.

Abstract: An optoelectronic device may include an optoelectronic semiconductor chip that is configured to emit electromagnetic radiation. The chip may include a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, first and second current spreading structures, and a plurality of electrical contact elements. The first current spreading layer may be arranged on a side of the second semiconductor layer facing away from the first semiconductor layer. The plurality of electrical contact elements may electrically connect the first semiconductor layer to the first current spreading layer. The second current spreading layer may be electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. The second current spreading layer may be arranged between the first current spreading layer and the second semiconductor layer where an insulating layer insulates a first electrical contact element and a second electrical contact element from the second current spreading layer.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the optoelectronic semiconductor chip comprises a semiconductor layer sequence with a radiation side, a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type, an active layer, a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type, and a rear side, which are arranged one above the other in this order. The active layer generates or absorbs primary electromagnetic radiation in the intended operation. Further, the optoelectronic semiconductor chip comprises a first contact structure and a second contact structure for electrically contacting the semiconductor layer sequence. The second contact structure is arranged on the rear side and is in electrical contact with the second semiconductor layer. The radiation side is configured for coupling in or coupling out primary radiation into or out of the semiconductor layer sequence. The rear side is structured and includes scattering structures configured to scatter and redirect the primary radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optoelectronic semiconductor component that includes a semiconductor body with a first injection region, in which a first protection region is formed, a second injection region, in which a second protection region is formed, and an active region, which is designed to generate electromagnetic radiation and which is arranged between the first injection region and the second injection region. The first injection region and the first protection region have a first conductivity type, and the second injection region and the second protection region have a second conductivity type. The first protection region extends along a lateral surface of the semiconductor body from a first injection region face facing away from the active region into the second injection region and completely passes through the active region. The invention additionally relates to a method for producing an optoelectronic semiconductor component.

Abstract: A circuit for generating a PWM signal includes a shift register having a plurality of clock-controlled register units. Each clock-controlled register unit has an input and an output. The circuit also includes a write unit configured to set the outputs of the register units each to a designated logical value. The circuit further includes a clock generator configured to drive the register units with a common clock signal. The register units are connected in series. The shift register is configured to output the PWM signal at an output contact. The PWM signal is a chronological sequence of the logical values set in the register units, the PWM signal assumes each of the logical values with the duration of one clock of the clock signal, the clock signal is cyclic, during one cycle the duration of successive clocks changes, and the clock signal is identical per cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a plurality of semiconductor lasers, including the steps of: a) providing a substrate having a semiconductor layer sequence and having a plurality of component regions, each component region having at least one resonator region and being delimited perpendicular to the resonator region by singulation lines in the transverse direction and being delimited parallel to the resonator region by singulation lines in the longitudinal direction; b) forming recesses which overlap with the singulation lines in the transverse direction, using a dry-chemical etching method, wherein, when the substrate is seen from above, the recesses have in each case at least one transition, at which a first section of a side face of the recess and a second section of the side face of the recess form an angle of more than 180° in the recess; c) wet-chemical etching of the side faces of the recesses for the purpose of forming resonator surfaces; and d) singulating the substrate along the sing

Abstract: A radiation-emitting semiconductor chip may include a semiconductor body, a reflector, at least one cavity, and a seal. The semiconductor body may include an active region configured to generate electronic radiation. The reflector may be configured to reflect a portion of the electromagnetic radiation. The cavity may be filled with a material having a refractive index not exceeding 1.1. The seal may be impermeable to the material. The cavity may be arranged between the reflector and the semiconductor body, and the seal may cover the underside of the reflector.

Abstract: An optoelectronic component includes an optoelectronic semiconductor chip configured to emit electromagnetic radiation; an optically effective element arranged such that electromagnetic radiation emitted by the optoelectronic semiconductor chip passes through the optically effective element; and a housing, wherein the optoelectronic semiconductor chip is arranged in a cavity of the housing, the optically effective element includes a carrier, a first optically effective structure arranged on a top side of the carrier, and a cover arranged above the first optically effective structure.