View source for Micron technology, inc. (20240128425). SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES WITH IMPROVED CONTACTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING simplified abstract

=SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES WITH IMPROVED CONTACTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:micron technology, inc.|micron technology, inc.]]


[[Category:micron technology, inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Martin F. Schubert of Sunnyvale CA (US)|Martin F. Schubert of Sunnyvale CA (US)]][[Category:Martin F. Schubert of Sunnyvale CA (US)]]

==SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES WITH IMPROVED CONTACTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240128425 titled 'SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES WITH IMPROVED CONTACTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract of the patent application describes solid state lighting (SSL) devices with improved contacts and methods of manufacturing. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent:

* SSL device includes an SSL structure with a first semiconductor material, a second semiconductor material, and an active region between them.
* The device has a first contact on the first semiconductor material and a second contact on the second semiconductor material to define the current flow path.
* The contacts are designed to provide a current density profile in the SSL structure based on a target current density profile.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be applied in various lighting applications such as LED lighting, display screens, and automotive lighting.

== Problems Solved ==
The technology solves the problem of inefficient current flow in SSL devices, leading to improved performance and energy efficiency.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include enhanced brightness, longer lifespan, and reduced energy consumption in SSL devices.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology can be commercialized in the lighting industry for residential, commercial, and industrial lighting solutions.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of traditional contacts in SSL devices that may not provide optimized current density profiles.

== Unanswered Questions ==
1. How does the design of the contacts impact the overall efficiency of the SSL device?
2. Are there any specific manufacturing processes involved in creating the optimized current density profiles in the SSL structure?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

solid state lighting (“ssl”) devices with improved contacts and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. in one embodiment, an ssl device includes an ssl structure having a first semiconductor material, a second semiconductor material spaced apart from the first semiconductor material, and an active region between the first and second semiconductor materials. the ssl device also includes a first contact on the first semiconductor material and a second contact on the second semiconductor material, where the first and second contacts define the current flow path through the ssl structure. the first or second contact is configured to provide a current density profile in the ssl structure based on a target current density profile.



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