Patent ID: 9673355
Date: 2017-06-06
CPC Classifications: H01L

Claim:
1. A light emitting diode, comprising: a first conductive type semiconductor layer; a second conductive type semiconductor layer arranged on the first conductive type semiconductor layer; an active layer disposed between the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer; an electrode layer covering the second conductive type semiconductor layer; a second electrode pad comprising a first region arranged on the first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second region arranged on the electrode layer, and a third region arranged between the first and second regions; and an insulation layer disposed between the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second electrode pad, the insulation layer insulating the second electrode pad from the first conductive type semiconductor layer and contacting the second electrode pad and the first conductive type semiconductor layer, wherein: the third region of the second electrode pad is disposed on side surfaces of the second conductive type semiconductor layer; the side surfaces of the second conductive type semiconductor layer and the active layer are insulated from the second electrode pad by the insulation layer; and the side surfaces of the second conductive type semiconductor layer and the active layer have a degree of inclination in the range of 30 to 70 degrees.