18413013. HIGH-DENSITY MICRO-LED ARRAYS WITH REFLECTIVE SIDEWALLS simplified abstract (Applied Materials, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 HIGH-DENSITY MICRO-LED ARRAYS WITH REFLECTIVE SIDEWALLS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 HIGH-DENSITY MICRO-LED ARRAYS WITH REFLECTIVE SIDEWALLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Potential Applications
- 1.5 Problems Solved
- 1.6 Benefits
- 1.7 Commercial Applications
- 1.8 Prior Art
- 1.9 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.10 Questions about Micro-LED Structures
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
HIGH-DENSITY MICRO-LED ARRAYS WITH REFLECTIVE SIDEWALLS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mingwei Zhu of San Jose CA (US)
Zhiyong Li of Foster City CA (US)
Sivapackia Ganapathiappan of Los Altos CA (US)
Nag Patibandla of Dublin CA (US)
HIGH-DENSITY MICRO-LED ARRAYS WITH REFLECTIVE SIDEWALLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18413013 titled 'HIGH-DENSITY MICRO-LED ARRAYS WITH REFLECTIVE SIDEWALLS
The abstract describes a patent application for micro-LED structures that involve coating the LED epilayer with a reflective coating to prevent light leakage and maximize light output.
- LED epilayer is coated with a reflective coating to enhance light output.
- Reflective coating may include a metal layer insulated between dielectric layers.
- Multiple layers in a distributed Bragg reflector configuration can be used for the reflective coating.
- Coating is applied during LED fabrication process before coupling to the backplane.
- Pixel isolation structures on the backplane may also have a reflective coating applied above the LED epilayers.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in display screens, lighting systems, and other devices requiring high-efficiency LED structures.
Problems Solved
The innovation addresses issues related to light leakage and inefficient light output in micro-LED structures.
Benefits
The reflective coating enhances light output, improves energy efficiency, and ensures better performance of micro-LED devices.
Commercial Applications
This technology can be utilized in the development of high-resolution displays, energy-efficient lighting solutions, and advanced electronic devices.
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior research on LED fabrication processes, reflective coatings, and micro-LED technologies to understand the background of this innovation.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in LED technology, reflective coatings, and micro-LED applications to enhance the understanding and implementation of this innovation.
Questions about Micro-LED Structures
How does the reflective coating improve the performance of micro-LED structures?
The reflective coating enhances light output by preventing light leakage and maximizing the efficiency of the LED epilayer.
What are the potential challenges in integrating the reflective coating into micro-LED fabrication processes?
Some challenges may include ensuring uniform coating thickness, maintaining electrical insulation, and optimizing the reflective properties of the coating.
Original Abstract Submitted
Micro-LED structures include an LED epilayer that may be formed before the micro-LED structure is coupled to a backplane substrate. In order to prevent light leakage and maximize light output, the sidewalls and other surfaces of the LED epilayer may be coated with a reflective coating. For example, the reflective coating may include a metal layer that is electrically insulated between dielectric layers from the micro-LED electrodes. The reflective coating may also be formed using multiple layers in a distributed Bragg reflector configuration. This reflective coating may be formed during the LED fabrication process before the micro-LED structure is coupled to the backplane. The pixel isolation structures on the backplane may also include a reflective coating that is applied above the LED epilayers.
