Preparation method for high-voltage LED device integrated with pattern array

Abstract

The invention disclosed a preparation method for a high-voltage LED device integrated with a pattern array, comprising the following process steps: providing a substrate, and forming a N-type GaN limiting layer, an epitaxial light-emitting layer and a P-type GaN limiting layer on the substrate in sequence; isolating the N-GaN limiting layer, the epitaxial light-emitting layer and the P-GaN limiting layer on the substrate into at least two or more independent pattern units by means of photo lithography and etching process, wherein each of the pattern unit is in a triangular shape, and very two adjacent pattern units are arranged in an opposing and crossed manner to form a quadrangle, and the quadrangles formed by a plurality of adjacent pattern units are distributed in array; and connecting each pattern unit with metal wires to form a series connection and/or a parallel connection, thereby forming a plurality of interconnected LED chips. For the purpose of improving the current distribution so as to increase the luminescent efficiency of the device, a current blocking layer is also arranged beneath the P-type metal contact of each unit; in addition, an insulation material is also arranged to cover the surface of the chip so as to achieve the purposes of protecting the chip and increasing the light extraction efficiency of the chip.

Claims

1. A high-voltage LED device comprising: a substrate; a N-GaN limiting layer, an epitaxial light-emitting layer and a P-GaN limiting layer arranged in a plurality of pattern units, the pattern units comprising a first row of pattern units and a second row of pattern units, wherein each pattern unit in the first row comprises a triangular shape having a similar orientation, each pattern unit in the second row comprises a similar shape having a similar orientation, the first row occupying a first width dimension upon the substrate, the second row occupying a second width dimension upon the substrate, the first width dimension overlapping the second width dimension, the plurality of the pattern units arranged as a quadrangle; and a plurality of conductors connecting the pattern units.

2. The high-voltage LED device of claim 1, comprising an insulation material arranged to cover a surface of the device.

3. The high-voltage LED device of claim 2, the insulation material positioned in a trench.

4. The high-voltage LED device of claim 2, the plurality of conductors forming a series connection between the plurality of pattern units.

5. The high-voltage LED device of claim 2, the plurality of conductors forming a parallel connection between the plurality of pattern units.

6. The high-voltage LED device of claim 1, comprising a current blocking layer arranged beneath a P-electrode of each pattern unit.

7. The high-voltage LED device of claim 1, comprising a transparent electrode layer.

8. The high-voltage LED device of claim 1, wherein each pattern unit in the second row comprises a 4-sided shape.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of the preferred embodiment of the preparation method for a high-voltage LED device integrated with a pattern array according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(2) The detailed description of the preferred embodiment according to the invention is given as below with the accompanying drawings so that the benefits and features of the present invention are understood for those skilled in the art.

(3) As shown in FIG. 1, the preparation method for a high-voltage LED device integrated with a pattern array of the preferred embodiment comprises the following process steps: a) providing a substrate, and forming a N-GaN limiting layer, an epitaxial light-emitting layer and a P-GaN limiting layer on the substrate in sequence; b) isolating the N-GaN limiting layer, the epitaxial light-emitting layer and the P-GaN limiting layer on the substrate into at least two or more independent pattern units by means of photo lithography and etching process, wherein each of the pattern unit is in a triangular shape, and every two adjacent pattern units are arranged in an opposing and crossed manner to form a quadrangle, and a plurality of adjacent pattern units are distributed in array and constituted a quadrangle as a whole; c) connecting each pattern unit with metal wire to form a series connection and/or a parallel connection, thereby forming a plurality of interconnected LED chips.

(4) It is to be noted that in this preferred embodiment, every two adjacent pattern units are arranged in an opposing and crossed manner to form a quadrangle, and the quadrangles formed by a plurality of adjacent pattern units are distributed in array and constituted a bigger sized quadrangle. The connection circuit of the device is in an S shape serially connecting the LED chips of each row, which is electrically coupled to the external circuit with the electrodes at the upper right corner and the lower left corner. The connection of this embodiment is merely illustrative of specific ways to make and use the invention, while other like connections are not listed. In addition, the specific parameter of the pattern unit triangle and the way of the arrangement of the quadrangle array are not described in details, which can be varied under the spiritual essence of the present invention.

(5) As a further improvement, an insulation material is arranged to cover the surface of the chip to protect the chip and increase the light extraction efficiency thereof. The insulation material is filled into the trench that etched to the substrate to serve as a mask to protect the profile of the GaN from current leakage, and patterns are prepared as the mask by photo lithography, then the insulation material except from that in the trench is removed with chemical or physical methods to emerge the GaN for the next steps. An insulation material is arranged to cover the surface of the chip, and patterns are prepared as the mask by photo lithography, while the chip except from the wire pad is protected to reduce the leakage current resulted from the extraneous matter and increase the light extraction efficiency according to the transmission principle.

(6) Moreover, an insulation layer is prepared, and patterns are prepared as the mask by photo lithography, then the unnecessary part of the insulation layer is removed with chemical or physical methods to improve the P/N electrode current distribution of the chip and increase the luminescent efficiency thereof.

(7) As a further improvement, for the purpose of improving the current distribution so as to increase the luminescent efficiency of the chip, a current blocking layer is arranged beneath the P-electrode of each unit.

(8) As a further improvement, patterns are prepared as the mask by photo lithography, and the initial shape of pattern unit is formed with inductively coupled plasma etching equipment and/or strong acid corrosion, then the GaN layer without mask is etched to the substrate layer to realize the disconnection of each unit.

(9) As a further improvement, patterns are prepared as the mask by photo lithography, and the P-GaN is etched to the N-GaN with inductively coupled plasma etching equipment to provide each unit a P/N electrode for connection.

(10) As a further improvement, patterns are prepared as the mask by photo lithography, and the metal wire pads are prepared with evaporation or sputtering equipment so that all units are connected via a series and/or a parallel connection.

(11) As a further improvement, a transparent electrode layer, which can be any material provided with high-light transmittance and good electro-conductibility, is prepared with evaporation or sputtering equipment, and patterns are prepared as the mask by photo lithography, then the transparent electrode layer of the pattern unit is removed with chemical or physical methods to increase the current diffusivity and light transmittance.

(12) The above descriptions are meant to be exemplary only and are not limited to the examples shown in the drawings and described hereinbefore, and those skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made to the embodiments described without department from the scope of the invention disclosed. Still other modifications varied in efficient manners within the scope of the present invention and their technical equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, in light of a review of this disclosure, and such modifications are intended to fall within the appended claims.