Patents by Inventor Shih-Chang Shei
Shih-Chang Shei has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7482696Abstract: A light-emitting diode package structure is provided. The light-emitting diode package comprises an insulating sub-mount, a first patterned conductive-reflective film, a second patterned conductive-reflective film and a light-emitting diode chip. The insulating sub-mount has a first surface and a cavity therein. The first and the second patterned conductive-reflective film are set over a portion of the first surface, a portion of the sidewalls of the cavity and a portion of the bottom surface of the cavity. The light-emitting diode chip is set up inside the cavity of the insulating sub-mount. The light-emitting diode has a pair of electrodes. The electrodes are electrically connected to the first and the second patterned conductive-reflective film respectively. Since the light-emitting diode structure of this invention incorporates the patterned conductive-reflective films, efficiency of the light-emitting diode is increased.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: South Epitaxy CorporationInventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Jinn-Kong Sheu
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Publication number: 20080157107Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) and a method for manufacturing the same are described. The light-emitting diode comprises: a conductive substrate including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a metal bonding layer deposed on the first surface of the conductive substrate; a reflective metal layer deposed on the metal bonding layer; an N-type semiconductor layer deposed on the reflective metal layer; an active layer deposed on the N-type semiconductor layer; a P-type semiconductor layer deposed on the active layer; a window layer deposed on the P-type semiconductor layer, wherein a thickness of the window layer is substantially at least 50 ?m, and the window layer is composed of a transparent conductive material; and a P-type electrode deposed on the window layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: EPITECH TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Shih-Chang SHEI, Schang-jing HON, Shih-Chen WEI, Juh-Yuh SU
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Patent number: 7358173Abstract: A bumping process for a light emitting diode (LED) chip is provided. Firstly, a LED chip with a plurality of electrodes is provided, then a pattern plate having a plurality of openings is disposed on the LED chip, and the electrodes are correspondingly exposed by the openings. Then, a plurality of posts can be formed over the exposed electrodes by printing. After the printing process, the pattern plate is lifted and a reflow process is performed to the posts. The posts are formed by a printing process, the bumping process is less time-consuming and with lower costs and the height and the composition of the bumps con be precisely controlled, thus improving the reliability of LED die package structures.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: South Epitaxy CorporationInventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Jinn-Kong Sheu
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Patent number: 7335519Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light-emitting diode (LED) is disclosed. In the method, a substrate is firstly provided, in which a first conductivity type cladding layer, an active layer, a second conductivity type cladding layer, a superlattice contact layer and a transparent conductive oxide layer are stacked on the substrate in sequence. Next, an etching mask layer is formed on a portion of the transparent conductive oxide layer, in which the etching mask layer is an insulator. Then, a definition step is performed by using the etching mask layer to remove an exposed portion of the transparent conductive oxide layer, and the superlattice contact layer, the second conductivity type cladding layer and the active layer under the exposed portion of the transparent conductive oxide layer until the first conductivity type cladding layer is exposed. The etching mask layer is then removed.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Epitech Technology CorporationInventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Ming-Lum Lee
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Patent number: 7253013Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light-emitting diode (LED) is described. The method comprises: providing a temporary substrate; forming an illuminant epitaxial structure on the temporary substrate; forming a first transparent conductive layer on the illuminant epitaxial structure; forming a metal substrate on the first transparent conductive layer; forming an adhesion layer on the metal substrate; providing a supporting substrate, wherein the supporting substrate is connected to the metal substrate by the adhesion layer; removing the temporary substrate, so as to expose a surface of the illuminant epitaxial structure; forming a second transparent conductive layer on the exposed surface of the illuminant epitaxial structure; and forming an electrode on a portion of the second transparent conductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: South Epitaxy CorporationInventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Yen-Wei Chen, Wei-Shou Chen, Chia-Sheng Chang, Hsin-Ming Lo, Chien-Fu Shen
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Publication number: 20070165414Abstract: A light-emitting diode package structure is provided. The light-emitting diode package comprises an insulating sub-mount, a first patterned conductive-reflective film, a second patterned conductive-reflective film and a light-emitting diode chip. The insulating sub-mount has a first surface and a cavity therein. The first and the second patterned conductive-reflective film are set over a portion of the first surface, a portion of the sidewalls of the cavity and a portion of the bottom surface of the cavity. The light-emitting diode chip is set up inside the cavity of the insulating sub-mount. The light-emitting diode has a pair of electrodes. The electrodes are electrically connected to the first and the second patterned conductive-reflective film respectively. Since the light-emitting diode structure of this invention incorporates the patterned conductive-reflective films, efficiency of the light-emitting diode is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Jinn-Kong Sheu
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Patent number: 7238972Abstract: A photodetector is described. The photodetector is comprised of a substrate, a first n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer located on the substrate, an n++-type III-V compound semiconductor layer located on a first portion of the first n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer with a second portion of the first n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer exposed, a p-type III-V compound semiconductor layer located on the n++-type compound semiconductor layer, an undoped III-V compound semiconductor layer located on the p-type III-V compound semiconductor layer, a second n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer located on the undoped III-V compound semiconductor layer, a conductive transparent oxide layer located on the second n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer, a first electrode located on a portion of the conductive transparent oxide layer, and a second electrode located on a portion of the second portion of the first n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Epitech Technology CorporationInventors: Ming-Lum Lee, Wei-Chih Lai, Shih-Chang Shei
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Patent number: 7205648Abstract: A flip-chip LED package structure is disclosed. The flip-chip LED package structure includes a submount, patterned conductive films, a LED chip and two bumps. Several grooves are formed on the sidewalls of the submount. The patterned conductive films are formed on the grooves. The patterned conductive films extend from the grooves to parts of a top surface and a backside surface of the submount. The bumps are formed on two electrodes of the LED chip. The LED chip is disposed on the submount and connects electrically with the patterned conductive films via the bumps. The flip-chip LED package structure is disposed on a circuit board and connects electrically with the circuit without the wire bonding.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: South Epitaxy CorporationInventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Jinn-Kong Sheu
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Publication number: 20060284188Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) and a method for manufacturing the same are described. The light-emitting diode has a first substrate. An illuminant epitaxial structure is deposited on a surface of the first substrate, in which the illuminant epitaxial structure has a first surface and a second surface opposite each other, the first surface is relatively adjacent to the first substrate, and the illuminant epitaxial structure includes at least one pit in the second surface. A second substrate is deposited on the second surface of the illuminant epitaxial structure. An adhesion layer is deposited between the second surface of the illuminant epitaxial structure and the second substrate to bond the second substrate to the illuminant epitaxial structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventor: Shih-Chang Shei
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Patent number: 7151281Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) structure with electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is described. The LED includes a substrate, a patterned semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The patterned semiconductor layer is disposed over the substrate, and is divided into at least a first island structure and a second island structure. The first electrode and the second electrode are connected between the first island structure and the second island structure. A shunt diode is formed by the first electrode, the second electrode and the second island structure. The shunt diode is connected in parallel to the LED with an inverse voltage compared to the LED. In the LED structure of the invention, the first island structure and the second island structure are manufactured simultaneously by the epitaxy procedure. Therefore, the LED could be protected from damage due to electrostatic discharge (ESD).Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: South Epitaxy CorporationInventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Jinn-Kong Sheu
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Publication number: 20060226417Abstract: A photodetector is described. The photodetector is comprised of a substrate, a first n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer located on the substrate, an n++-type III-V compound semiconductor layer located on a first portion of the first n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer with a second portion of the first n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer exposed, a p-type III-V compound semiconductor layer located on the n++-type compound semiconductor layer, an undoped III-V compound semiconductor layer located on the p-type III-V compound semiconductor layer, a second n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer located on the undoped III-V compound semiconductor layer, a conductive transparent oxide layer located on the second n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer, a first electrode located on a portion of the conductive transparent oxide layer, and a second electrode located on a portion of the second portion of the first n-type III-V compound semiconductor layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Ming-Lum Lee, Wei-Chih Lai, Shih-Chang Shei
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Patent number: 7115915Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) is described. The light-emitting diode comprises a metal substrate, a reflective layer, a first transparent conductive layer, an illuminant epitaxial structure and a second transparent conductive layer stacked in sequence, and an electrode located on a portion of the second transparent conductive layer. A thickness of the metal substrate is between 30 ?m and 150 ?m. In addition, the light-emitting diode can further comprises a supporting substrate and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is located between the supporting substrate and the metal substrate to adhere the supporting substrate onto the metal substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Epitech Technology CorporationInventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Yen-Wei Chen, Wei-Shou Chen, Chia-Sheng Chang, Hsin-Ming Lo, Chien-Fu Shen
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Patent number: 7105860Abstract: A flip chip light-emitting diode package comprising a Schottky diode group, a light-emitting diode and a plurality of bumps is provided. The Schottky diode group comprises a plurality of Schottky diodes electrically coupled in series or in parallel. The bumps are disposed between one of the Schottky diodes and the light-emitting diode so that the Schottky diode group and the light-emitting diode are connected reverse and in parallel. The light-emitting diode is disposed on one of the Schottky diodes and connected together by a flip-chip bonding process. The flip chip light-emitting diode package prevents damaging from electrostatic discharge and promotes light extraction efficiency. In addition, the submount of the Schottky diode is fabricated by using silicon material. Since silicon is an excellent material for heat dissipating, light extraction efficiency and reliability of the package is increased.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Epitech Technology CorporationInventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Jinn-Kong Sheu
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Publication number: 20060197202Abstract: A photo detector package is provided. The photo detector package includes a carrier, a photo sensor and a calibration module. The photo sensor having an active surface is disposed on the carrier. The calibration module is disposed on the carrier. The calibration module is electrically connected to the photo sensor. Moreover, the photo detector package described above can precisely detect the intensity of a light source (radiation) to be measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2005Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Jaw-Juinn Horng, Shih-Chang Shei
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Publication number: 20060131597Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) and a method for manufacturing the same are described. The light-emitting diode has a metal substrate, a first transparent conductive layer, a first contact layer, and an illuminating epitaxial structure stacked in sequence. An ohmic contact layer is located on a portion of the illuminating epitaxial structure. A thickness of the metal substrate is greater than 40 ?m. The first contact layer is a doped strained-layer-superlattices (SLS) structure. Additionally, the light-emitting diode can further be a reflective layer located between the metal substrate and the first transparent conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2005Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Ming-Lum Lee, Shih-Chang Shei
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Publication number: 20050208691Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light-emitting diode (LED) is described. The method comprises: providing a temporary substrate; forming an illuminant epitaxial structure on the temporary substrate; forming a first transparent conductive layer on the illuminant epitaxial structure; forming a metal substrate on the first transparent conductive layer; forming an adhesion layer on the metal substrate; providing a supporting substrate, wherein the supporting substrate is connected to the metal substrate by the adhesion layer; removing the temporary substrate, so as to expose a surface of the illuminant epitaxial structure; forming a second transparent conductive layer on the exexposed surface of the illuminant epitaxial structure; and forming an electrode on a portion of the second transparent conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Yen-Wei Chen, Wei-Shou Chen, Chia-Sheng Chang, Hsin-Ming Lo, Chien-Fu Shen
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Publication number: 20050205875Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) is described. The light-emitting diode comprises a metal substrate, a reflective layer, a first transparent conductive layer, an illuminant epitaxial structure and a second transparent conductive layer stacked in sequence, and an electrode located on a portion of the second transparent conductive layer. A thickness of the metal substrate is between 30 ?m and 150 ?m. In addition, the light-emitting diode can further comprises a supporting substrate and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is located between the supporting substrate and the metal substrate to adhere the supporting substrate onto the metal substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Yen-Wei Chen, Wei-Shou Chen, Chia-Sheng Chang, Hsin-Ming Lo, Chien-Fu Shen
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Publication number: 20050205887Abstract: A flip chip light-emitting diode package comprising a Schottky diode group, a light-emitting diode and a plurality of bumps is provided. The Schottky diode group comprises a plurality of Schottky diodes electrically coupled in series or in parallel. The bumps are disposed between one of the Schottky diodes and the light-emitting diode so that the Schottky diode group and the light-emitting diode are connected reverse and in parallel. The light-emitting diode is disposed on one of the Schottky diodes and connected together by a flip-chip bonding process. The flip chip light-emitting diode package prevents damaging from electrostatic discharge and promotes light extraction efficiency. In addition, the submount of the Schottky diode is fabricated by using silicon material. Since silicon is an excellent material for heat dissipating, light extraction efficiency and reliability of the package is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Jinn-Kong Sheu
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Publication number: 20050176234Abstract: A bumping process for a light emitting diode (LED) chip is provided. Firstly, a LED chip with a plurality of electrodes is provided, then a pattern plate having a plurality of openings is disposed on the LED chip, and the electrodes are correspondingly exposed by the openings. Then, a plurality of posts can be formed over the exposed electrodes by printing. After the printing process, the pattern plate is lifted and a reflow process is performed to the posts. The posts are formed by a printing process, the bumping process is less time-consuming and with lower costs and the height and the composition of the bumps can be precisely controlled, thus improving the reliability of LED die package structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Jinn-Kong Sheu
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Publication number: 20050176231Abstract: A bumping process for a light emitting diode (LED) chip is provided. Firstly, a LED chip with a plurality of electrodes is provided, then a pattern plate having a plurality of openings is disposed on the LED chip, and the electrodes are correspondingly exposed by the openings. Then, a plurality of posts can be formed over the exposed electrodes by printing. After the printing process, the pattern plate is lifted and a reflow process is performed to the posts. The posts are formed by a printing process, the bumping process is less time-consuming and with lower costs and the height and the composition of the bumps con be precisely controlled, thus improving the reliability of LED die package structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Shih-Chang Shei, Jinn-Kong Sheu