Patent ID: 7511312
Filing Date: 2009-03-31
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A surface mounting device-type light emitting diode (SMD-type LED) comprising: a package housing one or more pairs of electrodes therein, the package having a predetermined space in the center thereof and a light-emission window which is opened so that light is emitted through the light-emission window; a lens formed on the package so as to cover the light-emission window; an LED chip formed on an electrode inside the package; a wire for electrically connecting the LED chip and the electrode; and a phosphor-mixed layer formed on the surface of the lens adjacent to the light-emission window; wherein the surface of the lens having the phosphor-mixed layer formed thereon is formed with a groove concave toward the lens with respect to the surface of the light-emission window; and wherein the concave groove is formed with an inclined surface which is tapered toward the central portion from both ends of the groove.