Patents by Inventor Shyi-Ming Pan

Shyi-Ming Pan 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).

  • Publication number: 20090275156
    Abstract: A light-emitting gallium nitride-based III-V group compound semiconductor device and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The light emitting device includes a substrate, a n-type semiconductor layer over the substrate, an active layer over the n-type semiconductor layer, a p-type semiconductor layer over the active layer, a conductive layer over the p-type semiconductor layer, a first electrode disposed on the conductive layer and a second electrode arranged on exposed part of the n-type semiconductor layer. A resistant reflective layer or a contact window is disposed on the p-type semiconductor layer, corresponding to the first electrode so that current passes beside the resistant reflective layer or by the contact window to the active layer for generating light. When the light is transmitted to the conductive layer for being emitted, it is not absorbed or shielded by the first electrode. Thus the current is distributed efficiently over the conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Kuo-Chin Huang, Shyi-Ming Pan, Cheng-Kuo Huang, Chi-Yang Chuang, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20090267095
    Abstract: The present invention provides a light-emitting device with a reflection layer and the structure of the reflection layer. The reflection layer comprises a variety of dielectric materials. The reflection layer includes a plurality of dielectric layers. The materials of the plurality of dielectric layers have two or more types with two or more thicknesses, except for the combination of two material types and two thicknesses, for forming the reflection layer with a variety of structures. The reflection layer according to the present invention can be applied to light-emitting diodes of various types to form new light-emitting devices. Owing to its excellent reflectivity, the reflection layer can improve light-emitting efficiency of the light-emitting devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Wei-Kang CHENG, Shyi-Ming Pan, Cheng-Kuo Huang, Yin-Cheng Chu, Kuo-Chin Huang
  • Publication number: 20090189172
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) with higher illumination efficiency is revealed. The LED includes a LED chip and an optical layer arranged on the bottom of the LED chip. The optical layer is a light-guiding layer, a light reflective layer or an energy-conversion layer that increases light emitting efficiency of the LED. Furthermore, a rough layer is disposed between the LED chip and the optical layer so as to increase surface area of the LED chip. Thus light emitted from the LED chip enters the optical layer more easily and the illumination efficiency of the LED is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Wei-Kang Cheng, Kuo-Chin Huang
  • Patent number: 7476912
    Abstract: A multidirectional light scattering LED and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. A metal oxide is irregular disposed over a second semiconductor layer and then is removed by etching. Part of the second semiconductor layer, part of a light-emitting layer or part of the first semiconductor layer is also removed so as to form a scattering layer. A transparent conductive layer is arranged over the second semiconductor layer while further a second electrode is disposed over the transparent conductive layer. A first electrode is installed on the scattering layer. Thus light output from the LED is scattered in multi-directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Formosa Epitaxy Incorporation
    Inventors: Cheng-Kuo Huang, Shyi-Ming Pan, Yun-Li Li, Huan-Che Tseng, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20080303034
    Abstract: A light-emitting gallium nitride-based III-V group compound semiconductor device and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The light emitting device includes a substrate, a n-type semiconductor layer over the substrate, an active layer over the n-type semiconductor layer, a p-type semiconductor layer over the active layer, a conductive layer over the p-type semiconductor layer, a first electrode disposed on the conductive layer and a second electrode arranged on exposed part of the n-type semiconductor layer. A resistant reflective layer or a contact window is disposed on the p-type semiconductor layer, corresponding to the first electrode so that current passes beside the resistant reflective layer or by the contact window to the active layer for generating light. When the light is transmitted to the conductive layer for being emitted, it is not absorbed or shielded by the first electrode. Thus the current is distributed efficiently over the conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Kuo-Chin Huang, Shyi-Ming Pan, Cheng-Kuo Huang, Chi-Yang Chuang, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20080241979
    Abstract: A multidirectional light scattering LED and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. A metal oxide is irregular disposed over a second semiconductor layer and then is removed by etching. Part of the second semiconductor layer, part of a light-emitting layer or part of the first semiconductor layer is also removed so as to form a scattering layer. A transparent conductive layer is arranged over the second semiconductor layer while further a second electrode is disposed over the transparent conductive layer. A first electrode is installed on the scattering layer. Thus light output from the LED is scattered in multi-directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Cheng-Kuo Huang, Shyi-Ming Pan, Yun-Li Li, Huan-Che Tseng, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20080121907
    Abstract: An LED includes a substrate, a first type doping semiconductor layer, a first electrode, a light emitting layer, a second type doping semiconductor layer, a second electrode, a first dielectric layer and a first conductive plug. The first type doping semiconductor layer is formed on the substrate, and the light emitting layer, the second type doping semiconductor layer and the second electrode are formed on a portion of the first type doping semiconductor layer in sequence. The first dielectric layer is formed on another portion of the first type doping semiconductor layer where is not covered by the light emitting layer. The first electrode formed on the first dielectric layer is electrically connected with the first type doping semiconductor layer through the first conductive plug formed in the first dielectric layer. Furthermore, the second electrode is electrically connected with the second type doping semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Way-Jze Wen, Yi-Fong Lin, Huan-Che Tseng, Shyi-Ming Pan, Fen-Ren Chien, Kuo-Ruei Huang, Wen-Joe Song
  • Patent number: 7374958
    Abstract: A light emitting semiconductor bonding structure includes a structure formed by bonding a substrate onto a light emitting semiconductor. The substrate is a structure containing electric circuits. The ohmic contact N electrode layer and P electrode layer are formed on the N-type contact layer and the P-type contact layer of the light emitting semiconductor respectively. A first metallic layer and a second metallic layer are formed on the surface of the substrate by means of immersion plating or deposition. The metallic layers are connected electrically to the corresponding electric signal input/output nodes of the electric circuit of the substrate. The first metallic layer and the second metallic layer are bonded onto the N electrode layer and the P electrode layer respectively through supersonic welding, and as such the light emitting semiconductor is bonded onto the substrate, and thus realizing the electric connection in-between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Formosa Epitaxy Incorporation
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20070272930
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode package (LED package) includes a LED and a carrier. The LED includes a substrate, a semiconductor layer, a first electrode and a second electrode. The semiconductor layer is located on a surface of the substrate and has a rough surface. The semiconductor layer includes a first-type doped semiconductor layer, a second-type doped semiconductor layer and a light-emitting layer disposed between the two doped semiconductor layers. The first electrode and the second electrode are disposed on and electrically coupled the first-type doped semiconductor layer and the second-type doped semiconductor layer, respectively. The carrier has a rough carrying surface and includes a first contact pad and a second contact pad disposed on the rough carrying surface. The first electrode and the second electrode of the LED face the carrier and are electrically coupled to the first contact pad and a second contact pad, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Huan-Che Tseng, Way-Jze Wen, Shyi-Ming Pan
  • Publication number: 20070246711
    Abstract: A multidirectional light scattering LED and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. A metal oxide is irregular disposed over a second semiconductor layer and then is removed by etching. Part of the second semiconductor layer, part of a light-emitting layer or part of the first semiconductor layer is also removed so as to form a scattering layer. A transparent conductive layer is arranged over the second semiconductor layer while further a second electrode is disposed over the transparent conductive layer. A first electrode is installed on the scattering layer. Thus light output from the LED is scattered in multi-directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Cheng-Kuo Huang, Shyi-Ming Pan, Yun-Li Li, Huan-Che Tseng, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20070176182
    Abstract: A structure for integrating LED circuit onto a heat-dissipation substrate is disclosed. At least an electronic component and a LED chip are integrated on a heat-dissipation substrate. The electronic component can be a passive component, a drive chip, an electrostatic discharge protection device, or a sensing component. Therefore, both wire-bonding area of the LED chip and the series resistance of wires are reduced while the heat dissipation efficiency is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Way-Jze Wen, Yi-Fong Lin, Shyi-Ming Pan, Chih-Wei Chiang, Yin-Cheng Chu, Huan-Che Tseng, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20070170596
    Abstract: A flip-chip light emitting diode with high light-emitting efficiency is disclosed. The LED includes a transparent conductive layer, an oxide layer, a reflective metal layer, a conductive layer, and a protective diffusion layer sequentially disposed over a p-type semiconductor layer. Thereby, light emitting from a light-emitting layer toward the p-type semiconductor layer is reflected and penetrating a transparent substrate and emitting outwards. Thus the problem of light shielded from the flip-chip type LED is solved and the light-emitting efficiency is improved. Furthermore, the present invention disposes the LED chip in a face-down orientation on a conductive substrate by flip-chip technology so as to enhance heat-dissipation efficiency of the LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Way-Jze Wen, Yi-Fong Lin, Shyi-Ming Pan, Fen Chien
  • Publication number: 20070141749
    Abstract: A die attachment method for LED chips and the structure thereof are disclosed. While attaching a LED chip to a substrate, surface of two bonding material is ionized by ultrasonic waves so as to make the attachment of a LED chip to a substrate is under low temperature operating condition and having better heat dissipation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Yi-Fong Lin, Shyi-Ming Pan, Way-Jze Wen, Fen-Ren Chen
  • Publication number: 20060199290
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting semiconductor bonding structure and its manufacturing method. The light emitting semiconductor bonding structure includes a structure formed by bonding a substrate onto a light emitting semiconductor. The substrate is a structure containing electric circuits. The ohmic contact N electrode layer and P electrode layer are formed on the N-type contact layer and the P-type contact layer of the light emitting semiconductor respectively. The first metallic layer and the second metallic layer are formed on the surface of the substrate by means of immersion plating or deposition. The metallic layers are connected electrically to the corresponding electric signal input/output nodes of the electric circuit of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20060163682
    Abstract: An epitaxial structure for semiconducting photo detectors is provided. The epitaxial structure contains a substrate having a built-in electric circuit, a first and second metallic layers on top of said substrate electrically connected to the corresponding electrical input and output points of the substrate's electric circuit, and a semiconducting photo detecting element as the topmost part for receiving incident lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20060118806
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) package including a chip carrier, an adhesive layer, a light emitting diode (LED) chip and an anti-aging layer is provided. The adhesive is disposed on the chip carrier. The LED chip having a light emitting layer is adhered on the chip carrier by the adhesive layer, and is electrically connected with the chip carrier. The anti-aging layer is disposed between the adhesive and the chip carrier. In the LED package described above, the light emitted from the LED being illuminated on the adhesive layer is reduced or prevented by the anti-aging layer. Therefore, the aging phenomenon of the LED package is retarded, and the lifetime of the LED package is further enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Tsung-Chieh Lin, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20060081859
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting semiconductor bonding structure and its manufacturing method. The light emitting semiconductor bonding structure includes a structure formed by bonding a substrate onto a light emitting semiconductor. The substrate is a structure containing electric circuits. The ohmic contact N electrode layer and P electrode layer are formed on the N-type contact layer and the P-type contact layer of the light emitting semiconductor respectively. The first metallic layer and the second metallic layer are formed on the surface of the substrate by means of immersion plating or deposition. The metallic layers are connected electrically to the corresponding electric signal input/output nodes of the electric circuit of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Fen-Ren Chien
  • Publication number: 20060038195
    Abstract: The specification discloses a light-emitting diode and the corresponding manufacturing method. A GaN thick film with a slant surface is formed on the surface of a substrate. An epitaxial slant surface is naturally formed using the properties of the GaN epitaxy. An LED structure is grown on the GaN thick film to form an LED device. This disclosed method and device can simplify the manufacturing process. The invention further uses the GaN thick film epitaxial property to make various kinds of LED chips with multiple slant surfaces and different structures. Since the surface area for emitting light on the chip increases and the multiple slant surfaces reduce the chances of total internal reflections, the light emission efficiency of the invention is much better than the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Jenq-Dar Tsay, Ru-Chin Tu, Jung-Tsung Hsu
  • Patent number: 6969627
    Abstract: The specification discloses a light-emitting diode and the corresponding manufacturing method. A GaN thick film with a slant surface is formed on the surface of a substrate. An epitaxial slant surface is naturally formed using the properties of the GaN epitaxy. An LED structure is grown on the GaN thick film to form an LED device. This disclosed method and device can simplify the manufacturing process. The invention further uses the GaN thick film epitaxial property to make various kinds of LED chips with multiple slant surfaces and different structures. Since the surface area for emitting light on the chip increases and the multiple slant surfaces reduce the chances of total internal reflections, the light emission efficiency of the invention is much better than the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Jenq-Dar Tsay, Ru-Chin Tu, Jung-Tsung Hsu
  • Publication number: 20050145873
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode device is provided with the following manufacturing method: forming an n-GaN layer on a substrate; growing an SiO2 layer on the n-GaN surface, and using the photo-lithography process to expose the n-GaN within the mesa area; using MOCVD to grow an LED structure in the epitaxy within the mesa area, the formed structure being a p-n coplanar structure due to the selective area characteristic; and finally, forming the electrodes on the structure to complete an LED device. The device can be manufactured without the etching process to form the p-n coplanar structure. In comparison to other conventional manufacturing methods, the method simplifies the manufacturing process, and avoids many problems associated with etching, including non-uniform etching, overly rough surface, etching damages, and current leakage. Furthermore, SiO2 is used as a scattering layer to prevent emitted light from internally reflected, and therefore, improves the external quantum efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Shyi-Ming Pan, Fen-Ren Chien, Lung-Chien Chen