Abstract: Provided is a light emitting diode (LED) in which a side surface of a reflective metal layer has a predetermined angle, and occurrence of cracks in a conductive barrier layer formed on the reflective metal layer can be prevented. Also, an LED module using LEDs is disclosed. A reflection pattern electrically connected to a second semiconductor layer is partially exposed by patterning a first insulating layer. Accordingly, a first pad is formed through the partially opened first pad region. Also, a conductive reflection layer electrically connected to a first semiconductor layer forms a second pad region formed by patterning a second insulating layer. A second pad is formed on the second pad region.

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 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: Disclosed are a light emitting diode array on a wafer level and a method of forming the same. The light emitting diode array includes a growth substrate; a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged on the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of light emitting diodes has a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer; and a plurality of upper electrodes arranged on the plurality of light emitting diodes and formed of an identical material, wherein each of the plurality of upper electrodes is electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer of a respective one of the light emitting diodes. At least one of the upper electrodes is electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer of an adjacent one of the light emitting diodes, and another of the upper electrodes is insulated from the second semiconductor layer of an adjacent one of the light emitting diodes.

Abstract: Provided are a light emitting diode (LED) in which a conductive barrier layer surrounding a reflective metal layer is defined by a protective insulating layer, and a method of manufacturing the same. A reflection pattern including a reflective metal layer and a conductive barrier layer is formed on an emission structure in which a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer are formed. The conductive barrier layer prevents diffusion of a reflective metal layer and extends to a protective insulating layer recessed under a photoresist pattern having an overhang structure during a forming process. Accordingly, a phenomenon where the conductive barrier layer is in contact with sidewalls of the photoresist pattern having an over-hang structure and the reflective metal layer forms points is prevented. Thus, LED modules having various shapes may be manufactured.

Abstract: Disclosed are a light emitting diode (LED), an LED module including the same, and a method of fabricating the same. The light emitting diode includes a first conductive-type semiconductor layer; a second conductive-type semiconductor layer; an active layer interposed between the first conductive-type semiconductor layer and the second conductive-type semiconductor layer; a first electrode pad region electrically connected to the first conductive-type semiconductor layer; a second electrode pad region electrically connected to the second conductive-type semiconductor layer; and a spark gap formed between a first leading end electrically connected to the first electrode pad region and a second leading end electrically connected to the second electrode pad region. The spark gap can achieve electrostatic discharge protection of the light emitting diode.

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: Disclosed 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: Disclosed 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: Disclosed are a light emitting diode (LED), an LED module including the same, and a method of fabricating the same. The light emitting diode includes a first conductive-type semiconductor layer; a second conductive-type semiconductor layer; an active layer interposed between the first conductive-type semiconductor layer and the second conductive-type semiconductor layer; a first electrode pad region electrically connected to the first conductive-type semiconductor layer; a second electrode pad region electrically connected to the second conductive-type semiconductor layer; and a spark gap formed between a first leading end electrically connected to the first electrode pad region and a second leading end electrically connected to the second electrode pad region. The spark gap can achieve electrostatic discharge protection of the light emitting diode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a light emitting device manufactured by separating a growth substrate in a wafer level. The light emitting device includes: a base; a light emitting structure disposed on the base; and a plurality of second contact electrodes disposed between the base and the light emitting structure, wherein the base includes at least two bulk electrodes electrically connected to the light emitting structure and an insulation support disposed between the bulk electrodes and enclosing the bulk electrodes, the insulation support and the bulk electrodes each including concave parts and convex parts engaged with each other on surfaces facing each other, and the convex parts including a section in which a width thereof is changed in a protrusion direction.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a light emitting diode that includes: at least one lower electrode providing a passage for electric current; a light emitting structure placed over the at least one lower electrode to be electrically connected to the lower electrode, the light emitting structure is disposed to form at least one via-hole; a reflective electrode layer placed between the at least one lower electrode and the light emitting structure; and an electrode pattern formed around the light emitting structure and electrically connecting the lower electrode to the light emitting structure through the via-hole.

Abstract: A light emitting device having a wide beam angle and a method of fabricating the same. The light emitting device includes a light emitting structure, a substrate disposed on the light emitting structure, and an anti-reflection layer covering side surfaces of the light emitting structure and the substrate, and at least a portion of an upper surface of the substrate is exposed.

Abstract: An epitaxial wafer includes a growth substrate, a mask pattern disposed on the growth substrate and comprising a masking region and an opening region, and an epitaxial layer covering the mask pattern and including a first void disposed on the masking region. The first void includes a lower void disposed between a lower surface of the epitaxial layer and the masking region, and an upper void extending from the lower void into the epitaxial layer, the lower void having a greater width than the upper void.

Abstract: An LED is provided to include: a first conductive type semiconductor layer; an active layer positioned over the first conductive type semiconductor layer; a second conductive type semiconductor layer positioned over the active layer; and a defect blocking layer comprising a masking region to cover at least a part of the top surface of the second conductive semiconductor layer and an opening region to partially expose the top surface of the second conductive type semiconductor layer, wherein the active layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer are disposed to expose a part of the first conductive type semiconductor layer, and wherein the defect blocking layer comprises a first region and a second region surrounding the first region, and a ratio of the area of the opening region to the area of the masking region in the first region is different from a ratio of the area of the opening region to the area of the masking region in the second region.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode is provided to include: a transparent substrate having a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface; a first conductive semiconductor layer positioned on the first surface of the transparent substrate; a second conductive semiconductor layer positioned on the first conductive semiconductor layer; an active layer positioned between the first conductive semiconductor layer and the second conductive semiconductor layer; a first pad electrically connected to the first conductive semiconductor layer; and a second pad electrically connected to the second conductive semiconductor layer, wherein the transparent substrate is configured to discharge light generated by the active layer through the second surface of the transparent substrate, and the light-emitting diode has a beam angle of at least 140 degrees or more. Accordingly, a light-emitting diode suitable for a backlight unit or a surface lighting apparatus can be provided.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode is provided to include: a transparent substrate having a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface; a first conductive semiconductor layer positioned on the first surface of the transparent substrate; a second conductive semiconductor layer positioned on the first conductive semiconductor layer; an active layer positioned between the first conductive semiconductor layer and the second conductive semiconductor layer; a first pad electrically connected to the first conductive semiconductor layer; and a second pad electrically connected to the second conductive semiconductor layer, wherein the transparent substrate is configured to discharge light generated by the active layer through the second surface of the transparent substrate, and the light-emitting diode has a beam angle of at least 140 degrees or more. Accordingly, a light-emitting diode suitable for a backlight unit or a surface lighting apparatus can be provided.

Abstract: A wafer level light-emitting diode (LED) array includes: a growth substrate; a plurality of LEDs arranged over the substrate, each including a first semiconductor layer, an activation layer, and a second semiconductor layer; a plurality of upper electrodes formed from a common material and electrically connected to the first semiconductor layers of the corresponding LEDs; and first and second pads arranged over the upper electrodes. The LEDs are connected in series by the upper electrodes, the first pad is electrically connected to an input LED from among the LEDs connected in series, and the second pad is electrically connected to an output LED from among the LEDs connected in series. Accordingly, a flip chip-type LED array can be provided which can be driven with a high voltage.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode is provided to include: a transparent substrate having a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface; a first conductive semiconductor layer positioned on the first surface of the transparent substrate; a second conductive semiconductor layer positioned on the first conductive semiconductor layer; an active layer positioned between the first conductive semiconductor layer and the second conductive semiconductor layer; a first pad electrically connected to the first conductive semiconductor layer; and a second pad electrically connected to the second conductive semiconductor layer, wherein the transparent substrate is configured to discharge light generated by the active layer through the second surface of the transparent substrate, and the light-emitting diode has a beam angle of at least 140 degrees or more. Accordingly, a light-emitting diode suitable for a backlight unit or a surface lighting apparatus can be provided.