Abstract: Provided is an electronic device capable of supplying large current to a circuit pattern, without employing a thick film structure for the circuit pattern. The electronic device includes a substrate, a wiring layer placed on the upper surface of the substrate, an electronic component mounted above the wiring layer, and a bonding layer placed between the electronic component and the wiring layer. The wiring layer and the bonding layer are porous layers containing pores. The bonding layer has higher volume density than the wiring layer except underneath the electronic component.

Abstract: A light-emitting device having a plurality of light-emitting elements closely adjacently disposed in spite of using only one substrate is provided. One or more light-emitting elements are flip-chip mounted on each of upper surface and lower surface of a substrate. The light-emitting elements are disposed so that the light-emitting elements on the upper surface of the substrate and the light-emitting elements on the lower surface of the substrate are closely adjacent to each other when they are seen from above the substrate. The light-emitting elements mounted on the upper surface of the substrate have light-emitting surfaces as the upper surfaces, and the light-emitting elements mounted on the lower surfaces of the substrate have light-emitting surfaces on the substrate side. The substrate transmits at least lights emitted by the light-emitting elements mounted on the lower surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A thin light-transmitting substrate showing high thermal conduction efficiency, and having a function of raising surface temperature thereof is provided. The light-transmitting substrate of the present invention comprises a substrate that transmits at least a light of a predetermined wavelength, and a conductor pattern that is disposed on the substrate, and generates heat to raise temperature of the surface of the substrate when it is supplied with an electric current. The conductor pattern is directly disposed on the substrate without any adhesive layer.

Abstract: Provided is an optically transparent plate having a structure where an LED die is directly mounted on an optically transparent substrate, and light extraction efficiency is improved. The optically transparent plate comprises, an optically transparent substrate, a wiring pattern placed on either of a surface on the upper side and a surface on the underside of the optically transparent substrate, or on both of the surfaces, and the LED die bonded to the wiring pattern. A reflective layer is placed on the other side, of the surface of the optically transparent substrate on which the LED die is mounted. At least a part of the wiring pattern and at least a part of the reflective layer comprise a conductive material obtained by sintering conductive particles.

Abstract: A method for producing an electronic device capable of connecting an electronic component precisely with a high-density circuit pattern includes applying a solution wherein conductive nanoparticles with a particle diameter of less than 1 ?m and an insulating material are dispersed, or applying a solution wherein the conductive nanoparticles are coated with an insulating material layer, to a surface of an optically transparent substrate in a desired shape. A film of the conductive nanoparticles coated with the insulating material is formed. The electronic component is mounted on the film. The film is irradiated with light from a backside surface of the optically transparent substrate, and the light sinters the conductive nanoparticles. Accordingly, a first circuit pattern connected to electrodes of the electronic component is formed, and the first circuit pattern is adhered to the electrodes of the electronic component.

Abstract: A resistor manufacturing method includes a first step of applying a solution wherein conductive nanosized particles with a particle diameter of less than 1 ?m and an insulating material are at least dispersed, or a solution wherein the conductive nanosized particles covered with an insulating material layer are at least dispersed, in a desired form on a substrate surface, thereby forming a film. The resistor manufacturing method also includes a second step of irradiating one portion of the film with light in a predetermined pattern, and sintering the conductive nanosized particles with the light, thereby forming a resistive film that is a conductive particle layer of the predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A thin light-transmitting substrate showing high thermal conduction efficiency, and having a function of raising surface temperature thereof is provided. The light-transmitting substrate of the present invention comprises a substrate that transmits at least a light of a predetermined wavelength, and a conductor pattern that is disposed on the substrate, and generates heat to raise temperature of the surface of the substrate when it is supplied with an electric current. The conductor pattern is directly disposed on the substrate without any adhesive layer.

Abstract: A light-emitting device having a plurality of light-emitting elements closely adjacently disposed in spite of using only one substrate is provided. One or more light-emitting elements are flip-chip mounted on each of upper surface and lower surface of a substrate. The light-emitting elements are disposed so that the light-emitting elements on the upper surface of the substrate and the light-emitting elements on the lower surface of the substrate are closely adjacent to each other when they are seen from above the substrate. The light-emitting elements mounted on the upper surface of the substrate have light-emitting surfaces as the upper surfaces, and the light-emitting elements mounted on the lower surfaces of the substrate have light-emitting surfaces on the substrate side. The substrate transmits at least lights emitted by the light-emitting elements mounted on the lower surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A method for producing an electronic device capable of connecting an electronic component precisely with a high-density circuit pattern includes applying a solution wherein conductive nanoparticles with a particle diameter of less than 1 ?m and an insulating material are dispersed, or applying a solution wherein the conductive nanoparticles are coated with an insulating material layer, to a surface of an optically transparent substrate in a desired shape. A film of the conductive nanoparticles coated with the insulating material is formed. The electronic component is mounted on the film. The film is irradiated with light from a backside surface of the optically transparent substrate, and the light sinters the conductive nanoparticles. Accordingly, a first circuit pattern connected to electrodes of the electronic component is formed, and the first circuit pattern is adhered to the electrodes of the electronic component.

Abstract: An electronic device capable of supplying a large current to a circuit pattern containing conductive nanoparticles includes a substrate, a region provided on the substrate, configured to mount an electronic component therein, a first circuit pattern placed within the region and electrically connected to the electronic component, a second circuit pattern connected to the first circuit pattern and configured to supply current to the first circuit pattern from outside of the region. At least a part of the first circuit pattern includes a layer obtained by sintering conductive nanosized particles with a diameter of less than 1 ?m. The second circuit pattern is thicker than the first circuit pattern.

Abstract: A plurality of separate lead frames can be insert-molded in a reflector composed of a white resin having a high reflectivity to form a package for an LED device. A cavity is formed in the reflector. The cavity can have an inner circumferential surface that opens wider in an upward direction. Cups can be located in the cavity. Each cup has an outer wall that can be in the form of a cylinder with the bottom formed of each of two separate lead frames. A red LED chip and a green LED chip can be adhesively fixed to the lead frames located on the bottoms of the respective cups. The LED chips can have lower electrodes, which are electrically brought into conduction with the lead frames one by one. The LED chips can also have upper electrodes, which are electrically brought into conduction with the lead frames one by one via bonding wires. A light transmissive resin can be filled in the cavity.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides a composite semiconductor device which can include a common substrate, a first semiconductor light emitting structure, and a second semiconductor light emitting structure. The first semiconductor light emitting structure can include an epitaxial grown layer containing a light emitting layer formed on part of the common substrate either directly or via a bonding layer. The second semiconductor light emitting structure can be provided in a notch at at least one location to which the epitaxial grown layer is not bonded, or in a recess formed in the notch at one location. The disclosed subject matter also provides a method of manufacturing a composite semiconductor device having the above-described and other structures.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter includes a semiconductor optical device with a stable optical characteristic, an excellent radiant efficiency, and a high mounting reliability. A casing can be configured with a concaved-shaped cavity that includes an opening and a bottom portion. Each of one end portions of first/second lead frame electrodes 3a, 3b can be exposed on the bottom portion. The first one end portion can include an optical chip mounted thereon, and the second one end portion can be connected to another electrode of the optical chip via a bonding wire. The first lead frame electrode extends from an outside surface substantially perpendicular to the bottom portion and is bent in a direction towards the opening. The second lead frame electrode extends from an outside surface of the casing that is opposite to the outside surface from which the first electrode extends. Various physical configurations of the electrodes are disclosed.

Abstract: A semiconductor device manufacturing method can produce semiconductor light emitting/detecting devices that have high connective strength and high luminous energy by increasing contact areas of electrodes thereof and decreasing enclosed areas of electrodes thereof. A wafer is provided with a semiconductor substrate and a semiconductor epitaxial layer. A plurality of substrate concave portions and epitaxial layer concave portions are formed on the semiconductor substrate and the semiconductor epitaxial layer, respectively. Substrate electrodes and epitaxial layer electrodes are formed in the substrate concave portions and the epitaxial layer concave portions. A substrate surface electrode and an epitaxial layer surface electrode can be formed on the semiconductor substrate and the substrate electrodes and the semiconductor epitaxial layer and the epitaxial layer electrodes, respectively.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter includes a semiconductor optical device with a stable optical characteristic, an excellent radiant efficiency, and a high mounting reliability. A casing can be configured with a concaved-shaped cavity that includes an opening and a bottom portion. Each of one end portions of first/second lead frame electrodes 3a, 3b can be exposed on the bottom portion. The first one end portion can include an optical chip mounted thereon, and the second one end portion can be connected to another electrode of the optical chip via a bonding wire. The first lead frame electrode extends from an outside surface substantially perpendicular to the bottom portion and is bent in a direction towards the opening. The second lead frame electrode extends from an outside surface of the casing that is opposite to the outside surface from which the first electrode extends. Various physical configurations of the electrodes are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides a composite semiconductor device which can include a common substrate, a first semiconductor light emitting structure, and a second semiconductor light emitting structure. The first semiconductor light emitting structure can include an epitaxial grown layer containing a light emitting layer formed on part of the common substrate either directly or via a bonding layer. The second semiconductor light emitting structure can be provided in a notch at at least one location to which the epitaxial grown layer is not bonded, or in a recess formed in the notch at one location. The disclosed subject matter also provides a method of manufacturing a composite semiconductor device having the above-described and other structures.

Abstract: A semiconductor device manufacturing method can produce semiconductor light emitting/detecting devices that have high connective strength and high luminous energy by increasing contact areas of electrodes thereof and decreasing enclosed areas of electrodes thereof. A wafer is provided with a semiconductor substrate and a semiconductor epitaxial layer. A plurality of substrate concave portions and epitaxial layer concave portions are formed on the semiconductor substrate and the semiconductor epitaxial layer, respectively. Substrate electrodes and epitaxial layer electrodes are formed in the substrate concave portions and the epitaxial layer concave portions. A substrate surface electrode and an epitaxial layer surface electrode can be formed on the semiconductor substrate and the substrate electrodes and the semiconductor epitaxial layer and the epitaxial layer electrodes, respectively.

Abstract: A plurality of separate lead frames can be insert-molded in a reflector composed of a white resin having a high reflectivity to form a package for an LED device. A cavity is formed in the reflector. The cavity can have an inner circumferential surface that opens wider in an upward direction. Cups can be located in the cavity. Each cup has an outer wall that can be in the form of a cylinder with the bottom formed of each of two separate lead frames. A red LED chip and a green LED chip can be adhesively fixed to the lead frames located on the bottoms of the respective cups. The LED chips can have lower electrodes, which are electrically brought into conduction with the lead frames one by one. The LED chips can also have upper electrodes, which are electrically brought into conduction with the lead frames one by one via bonding wires. A light transmissive resin can be filled in the cavity.