Abstract: A light emitting die package is provided which includes a metal substrate having a first surface and a first conductive lead on the first surface. The first conductive lead is insulated from the substrate by an insulating film. The first conductive lead forms a mounting pad for mounting a light emitting device. The package includes a metal lead electrically connected to the first conductive lead and extending away from the first surface.

Abstract: Light emitter components, systems, and related methods having improved optical efficiency and a lower manufacturing cost are disclosed. In one aspect, a light emitter component can include a substrate having an elongated body and first and second ends. At least a first trace and a second trace can be provided on the substrate. In some aspects, the first trace can be disposed proximate the first end of the substrate and the second trace can be disposed proximate the second end of the substrate, with no other portion of the first trace or second trace being disposed between the first and second ends of the substrate. In some aspects, a string of LED chips can be provided on the substrate. The string of LED chips can be disposed between the first and second ends of the substrate. Angled traces, gaps and light emitter components can also be provided in some aspects.

Abstract: High voltage array light emitting devices and fixtures are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitting device can include a submount, a light emission area disposed over the submount and a retention material adapted to be dispensed about the light emission area. The light emitting device can be operable at high voltages which are greater than approximately 40 volts (V). In one aspect, the retention material can be least partially disposed within the light emission area such that the retention material physically separates a first section of the light emission area from a second section of the light emission area.

Abstract: Light emitter packages and related methods having improved performance are disclosed. In one aspect, a light emitter package can include at least one light emitter chip disposed over a substrate or submount. In some aspects, the package can include a reflective polymeric material or polymeric reflector (sometimes referred to as a “solder mask” or “solder mask material”), a reflective material, and a conductive material disposed adjacent each other within a portion of the light emitter package. In some aspects, the reflective material can include a metallic material or metallic reflector applied to side walls of traces and/or within portions of a gap between traces prior to application of the reflective polymeric material within the gap.

Abstract: Light emitter components and methods having improved performance and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a light emitter component can include a submount and at least one light emitting diode (LED) chip disposed over the submount. The submount can contact at least two different sides of the at least one LED chip. In one aspect, a submount can include surface portions adapted to receive portions one or more LED chips. In one aspect, one or more LED chips can be embedded within the submount.

Abstract: Light emitter devices for light emitting diodes (LED chips) and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitter device includes a substrate and a chip on board (COB) array of LED chips disposed over the substrate. A layer having wavelength conversion material provided therein is disposed over the array of LED chips for forming a light emitting surface from which light is emitted upon activation of the LED chips. In some aspects, the wavelength conversion material includes phosphoric or lumiphoric material that is settled and/or more densely concentrated within one or more predetermined portions of the layer. In some aspects, the devices and methods provided herein can comprise a lumen density of approximately 30 lm/mm2 or greater.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) package may include a base, at least one light emitting die on the base, and a flextape on the base. The flextape includes at least one metal trace connected to the light emitting die. In a method of manufacturing the LED package, the base may be formed so as to include a basin and at least one light emitting die may be placed within the basin. The flextape may be provided to include at least one metal trace that is electrically connected to the light emitting die.

Abstract: Light emitting devices for light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitting device can include a substrate and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed over the substrate in patterned arrays. The arrays can include one or more patterns of LEDs. A light emitting device can further include a retention material disposed about the array of LEDs. In one aspect, the retention material can be dispensed.

Abstract: A light emitting die package is provided which includes a metal substrate having a first surface and a first conductive lead on the first surface. The first conductive lead is insulated from the substrate by an insulating film. The first conductive lead forms a mounting pad for mounting a light emitting device. The package includes a metal lead electrically connected to the first conductive lead and extending away from the first surface.

Abstract: Multi-chip LED devices are described. Embodiments of the present invention provide multi-chip LED devices with relatively high efficiency and good color rendering. The LED device includes a plurality of interconnected LED chips and an optical element such as a lens. The optical element may be molded from silicone. The LED chips may be connected in parallel. In some embodiments, the LED device includes a submount, which may be made of a ceramic material such as alumina or aluminum nitride. Wire bonds can be connected to the LED chips so that all the wire bonds tend the outside of a group of LED chips. Various sizes and types of LED chips may be used, including vertical LED chips and sideview LED chips.

Abstract: Light emitting devices for light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitting device can include a substrate, one or more LEDs disposed over the substrate, and the LEDs can include electrical connectors for connecting to an electrical element. A light emitting device can further include a retention material disposed over the substrate and the retention material can be disposed over at least a portion of the electrical connectors. The LEDs can be connected in a pattern that is non-linear.

Abstract: Improved wire bonds and light emitting devices and related methods are disclosed. In one aspect, an improved wire bond can include a shaped wire bond, where at least a portion of the wire bond includes a negative kink and/or a concave shape with respect to an underlying substrate.

Abstract: Light emitting devices for light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitting device can include a substrate and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed over the substrate in patterned arrays. The arrays can include one or more patterns of LEDs. A light emitting device can further include a retention material disposed about the array of LEDs. In one aspect, the retention material can be dispensed.

Abstract: Light emitting devices for light emitting diodes (LEDs) are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitting device can include a substrate, one or more LEDs disposed over the substrate, and the LEDs can include electrical connectors for connecting to an electrical element. A light emitting device can further include a retention material disposed over the substrate and the retention material can be disposed over at least a portion of the electrical connectors. The LEDs can be connected in a pattern that is non-linear.

Abstract: Substrate based light emitter devices, components, and related methods are disclosed. In some aspects, light emitter components can include a substrate and a plurality of light emitter devices provided over the substrate. Each device can include a surface mount device (SMD) adapted to mount over an external substrate or heat sink. In some aspects, each device of the plurality of devices can include at least one LED chip electrically connected to one or more traces and at least one pair of bottom contacts adapted to mount over a surface of external substrate. The component can further include a continuous layer of encapsulant disposed over each device of the plurality of devices. Multiple devices can be singulated from the component.

Abstract: Devices, components and methods containing one or more light emitter devices, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) or LED chips, are disclosed. In one aspect, a light emitter device component can include a ceramic body having a top surface, one or more light emitter devices mounted directly or indirectly on the top surface, and one or more electrical components mounted on the top surface and electrically coupled to the one or more light emitter devices, wherein the one or more electrical components can be spaced from the ceramic body by one or more non-metallic layers. Components disclosed herein can result in improved light extraction and thermal management.

Abstract: A light emitting die package is provided which includes a metal substrate having a first surface and a first conductive lead on the first surface. The first conductive lead is insulated from the substrate by an insulating film. The first conductive lead forms a mounting pad for mounting a light emitting device. The package includes a metal lead electrically connected to the first conductive lead and extending away from the first surface.