Patents by Inventor Yi-An Lu

Yi-An Lu 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).

  • Patent number: 10249791
    Abstract: A high-brightness light-emitting diode with surface microstructure and preparation and screening methods thereof are provided. The ratio of total roughened surface area of light transmission surface of a light emitting diode to vertically projected area is greater than 1.5, and the peak density of light transmission surface is not less than 0.3/um2. The higher the ratio of total roughened surface area of an epitaxial wafer to vertically projected area and the higher the number of peak over the critical height within a unit area, the more beneficial to improve light extraction efficiency of the epitaxial wafer. As a result, light extraction efficiency of the epitaxial wafer is greatly improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: XIAMEN SANAN OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chaoyu Wu, Kunhuang Cai, Yi-An Lu, Chun-Yi Wu, Ching-Shan Tao, Duxiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20170025577
    Abstract: A high-brightness light-emitting diode with surface microstructure and preparation and screening methods thereof are provided. The ratio of total roughened surface area of light transmission surface of a light emitting diode to vertically projected area is greater than 1.5, and the peak density of light transmission surface is not less than 0.3/um2. The higher the ratio of total roughened surface area of an epitaxial wafer to vertically projected area and the higher the number of peak over the critical height within a unit area, the more beneficial to improve light extraction efficiency of the epitaxial wafer. As a result, light extraction efficiency of the epitaxial wafer is greatly improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: XIAMEN SANAN OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chaoyu WU, Kunhuang CAI, Yi-An LU, Chun-Yi WU, Ching-Shan TAO, Duxiang WANG
  • Patent number: 8835948
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a substrate and a first epitaxial structure over the substrate. The first epitaxial structure includes a first doped layer, a first light emitting layer, and a second doped layer. A first electrode is coupled to the first doped layer. A second electrode is coupled to the second doped layer facing the same direction as the first electrode. A second epitaxial structure includes a third doped layer, a second light emitting layer, and a fourth doped layer. A third electrode is coupled to the third doped layer facing the same direction as the first electrode. A fourth electrode is coupled to the fourth doped layer facing the same direction as the first electrode. An adhesive layer is between the first epitaxial structure and the second epitaxial structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Phostek, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan-Hsiao Chang, Yi-An Lu
  • Patent number: 8790963
    Abstract: A light emitting diode array includes a first light emitting diode having a first electrode and a second light emitting diode having a second electrode. The first and second light emitting diodes are separated. A first polymer layer is positioned between the light emitting diodes. An interconnect located at least partially on the first polymer layer connects the first electrode to the second electrode. A permanent substrate is coupled to the light emitting diodes. The permanent substrate is coupled to the side of the light emitting diodes opposite the interconnect. A second polymer layer at least partially encapsulates the side of the light emitting diodes with the interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignees: Phostek, Inc., NCKU Research and Development Foundation
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Heng Liu, Yi-An Lu
  • Publication number: 20140070261
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a substrate and a first epitaxial structure over the substrate. The first epitaxial structure includes a first doped layer, a first light emitting layer, and a second doped layer. The first doped layer includes a first dopant type and the second doped layer includes a second dopant type. A second epitaxial structure includes a third doped layer, a second light emitting layer, and a fourth doped layer. An adhesive layer is between the first epitaxial structure and the second epitaxial structure. One or more posts are located in the adhesive layer. An electrode pattern is located on an upper surface of the second epitaxial structure, wherein the posts are located under electrodes in the electrode pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: PHOSTEK, INC.
    Inventors: Yi-An Lu, Heng Liu
  • Publication number: 20130299774
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) device includes at least one LED unit, each including a substrate; an electrical coupling layer deposited above the substrate; a parallel-connected epitaxial structure deposited above the electrical coupling layer; and an intermediate layer deposited between the electrical coupling layer and the parallel-connected epitaxial structure. In another embodiment, the parallel-connected epitaxial structure is deposited above a conductive layer; the electrical coupling layer is deposited above the parallel-connected epitaxial structure; and the intermediate layer is deposited between the parallel-connected epitaxial structure and the electrical coupling layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: PHOSTEK, INC.
    Inventors: Yi-An Lu, Jinn Kong Sheu, Ya-Hsuan Shih
  • Patent number: 8581289
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting component including an epitaxial structure, a first electrode, a second electrode, a first cutout structure and a second cutout structure is provided. The epitaxial structure includes a first type doped layer, a light emitting portion and a second type doped layer. The first electrode is formed on a surface of the first type doped layer. The second electrode is formed on a surface of the second type doped layer. The first cutout structure is formed in the first type doped layer to expose at least a portion of the first electrode. The second cutout structure is formed in the first type doped layer, the light emitting portion and the second type doped layer so as to expose at least a portion of the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignees: NCKU Research and Development Foundation, Phostek, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Yi-An Lu
  • Patent number: 8574938
    Abstract: A method for forming a plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices includes forming an epitaxial layer having a first type doped layer, a light emitting layer, and a second type doped layer on a first temporary substrate. The epitaxial layer is separated into a plurality of epitaxial structures on the first temporary substrate. A second temporary substrate is coupled to the epitaxial layer with a first adhesive layer and the first temporary substrate is removed from the epitaxial layer. A permanent semiconductor substrate is coupled to the epitaxial layer with a second adhesive layer. The second temporary substrate and the first adhesive layer are removed from the epitaxial layer. The permanent semiconductor substrate is separated into a plurality of portions with each portion corresponding to at least one of the plurality of epitaxial structures to form a plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignees: NCKU Research and Development Foundation, Phostek, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Yi-An Lu
  • Patent number: 8574936
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor light emitting device includes: (a) providing a temporary substrate; (b) forming a multi-layered LED epitaxial structure, having at least one light emitting unit, on the temporary substrate, wherein a first surface of the light emitting unit contacts the temporary substrate, and the light emitting unit includes a n-type layer, an active region, and a p-type layer; (c) forming a n-electrode on the n-type layer; (d) forming a p-electrode on the p-type layer; (e) bonding a permanent substrate on the light emitting unit, the n-electrode and the p-electrode; (f) removing the temporary substrate to expose the light emitting unit; and (g) etching the exposed light emitting unit, to expose at least one of the n-electrode and the p-electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Phostek, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Yi-An Lu, Heng Liu
  • Publication number: 20130285010
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a substrate and a first epitaxial structure over the substrate. The first epitaxial structure includes a first doped layer, a first light emitting layer, and a second doped layer. The first doped layer includes a first dopant type and the second doped layer includes a second dopant type. A second epitaxial structure includes a third doped layer, a second light emitting layer, and a fourth doped layer. An adhesive layer is between the first epitaxial structure and the second epitaxial structure. One or more posts are located in the adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: PHOSTEK, INC.
    Inventor: Yi-An Lu
  • Publication number: 20130277692
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device includes a substrate and a first epitaxial structure over the substrate. The first epitaxial structure includes a first doped layer, a first light emitting layer, and a second doped layer. A first electrode is coupled to the first doped layer. A second electrode is coupled to the second doped layer facing the same direction as the first electrode. A second epitaxial structure includes a third doped layer, a second light emitting layer, and a fourth doped layer. A third electrode is coupled to the third doped layer facing the same direction as the first electrode. A fourth electrode is coupled to the fourth doped layer facing the same direction as the first electrode. An adhesive layer is between the first epitaxial structure and the second epitaxial structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: PHOSTEK, INC.
    Inventors: Yuan-Hsiao Chang, Yi-An Lu
  • Patent number: 8546829
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device and a method for making the semiconductor light emitting device are described. The semiconductor light emitting device includes an epitaxial structure having a first type doped layer, a light emitting layer, and a second type doped layer. The epitaxial structure may further include an undoped layer. A substrate is bonded to at least one surface of the epitaxial structure with an adhesive layer. One or more posts are located in the adhesive layer. The posts may have different widths depending on the location of the posts and/or the posts may only be located under certain portions of the epitaxial structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignees: Phostek, Inc., NCKU Research and Development Foundation
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Heng Liu, Yi-An Lu
  • Patent number: 8476663
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor light emitting component is disclosed in the present invention. First, a substrate is provided and an epitaxial structure is formed thereon, wherein a first surface of the epitaxial structure contacts the substrate. The epitaxial structure includes a first type doped layer, a light emitting portion and a second type doped layer. A first electrode is then formed on a second surface of the first type doped layer. Subsequently, a functional structure is formed on the first electrode using an in-situ method. Afterwards, the substrate is removed to expose the epitaxial structure. Finally, an etching step is performed to etch the exposed epitaxial structure, so as to expose at least a portion of the first electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Phostek, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Yi-An Lu
  • Publication number: 20130161654
    Abstract: A light emitting diode array is described. The array includes a first light emitting diode with a first electrode and a second light emitting diode with a second electrode. The second light emitting diode is separated from the first light emitting diode. A first dielectric layer is positioned between the first light emitting diode and the second light emitting diode. An interconnect is located at least partially on the first dielectric layer that connects the first electrode to the second electrode. A second dielectric layer is formed over the first dielectric layer and the interconnect. A reflective layer is formed over the second dielectric layer. A permanent substrate is coupled to the reflective layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: PHOSTEK, INC.
    Inventor: Yi-An Lu
  • Publication number: 20130161667
    Abstract: A light emitting diode array includes a first light emitting diode with a first electrode and a second light emitting diode with a second electrode. A first dielectric layer is positioned between the light emitting diodes. A first portion of the first dielectric layer at least partially covers the first light emitting diode and a second portion of the first dielectric layer at least partially covers the second light emitting diode. An interconnect is located at least partially on the first dielectric layer. The interconnect connects the first electrode to the second electrode. A reflective layer is formed over at least the first and second portions of the first dielectric layer. A permanent substrate is coupled to a side of the light emitting diodes having the reflective layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: PHOSTEK, INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Nan Chen, Yi-An Lu
  • Publication number: 20130023073
    Abstract: A method for forming a plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices includes forming an epitaxial layer having a first type doped layer, a light emitting layer, and a second type doped layer on a first temporary substrate. A second temporary substrate is coupled to an upper surface of the epitaxial layer with a first adhesive layer. The first temporary substrate is removed from the epitaxial layer to expose a bottom surface of the epitaxial layer. A permanent semiconductor substrate is coupled to the bottom surface of the epitaxial layer with a second adhesive layer. The second temporary substrate and the first adhesive layer are removed from the upper surface of the epitaxial layer. A plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices are formed from the epitaxial layer on the permanent semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicants: PHOSTEK, INC., NCKU RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Yi-An Lu
  • Publication number: 20130023074
    Abstract: A method for forming a plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices includes forming an epitaxial layer having a first type doped layer, a light emitting layer, and a second type doped layer on a first temporary substrate. The epitaxial layer is separated into a plurality of epitaxial structures on the first temporary substrate. A second temporary substrate is coupled to the epitaxial layer with a first adhesive layer and the first temporary substrate is removed from the epitaxial layer. A permanent semiconductor substrate is coupled to the epitaxial layer with a second adhesive layer. The second temporary substrate and the first adhesive layer are removed from the epitaxial layer. The permanent semiconductor substrate is separated into a plurality of portions with each portion corresponding to at least one of the plurality of epitaxial structures to form a plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicants: PHOSTEK, INC., NCKU RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Yi-An Lu
  • Publication number: 20130020597
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device and a method for making the semiconductor light emitting device are described. The semiconductor light emitting device includes an epitaxial structure having a first type doped layer, a light emitting layer, and a second type doped layer. The epitaxial structure may further include an undoped layer. A substrate is bonded to at least one surface of the epitaxial structure with an adhesive layer. One or more posts are located in the adhesive layer. The posts may have different widths depending on the location of the posts and/or the posts may only be located under certain portions of the epitaxial structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicants: PHOSTEK, INC., NCKU RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Yi-An Lu, Heng Liu
  • Publication number: 20120228651
    Abstract: A light-emitting-diode (LED) array includes a first LED unit having a first electrode and a second LED unit having a second electrode. The first LED unit and the second LED unit are positioned on a common substrate and are separated by a gap. Two or more polymer materials form a multi-layered structure in the gap. A first polymer material substantially fills a lower portion of the gap and at least one additional polymer material substantially fills a remainder of the gap above the first polymer material. A kinematic viscosity of the first polymer material is less than a kinematic viscosity of the at least one additional polymer material. An interconnect, positioned on top of the at least one additional polymer material, electrically connects the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: NCKU RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, PHOSTEK, INC.
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Yi-An Lu, Heng Liu
  • Publication number: 20120211783
    Abstract: A light-emitting-diode (LED) array includes a first LED device having a first electrode and a second LED device having a second electrode. The first LED device and the second LED device are positioned on a common substrate. At least one polymer material is between the first LED device and the second LED device. A plurality of microsctructures are in the at least one polymer material. An interconnect is formed on top of the at least one polymer material to electrically connect the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicants: NCKU RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, PHOSTEK, INC.
    Inventors: Ray-Hua Horng, Yi-An Lu, Pei-Yun Kuo