Patent ID: 8530919
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A light emitting device, comprising: a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type; a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type; an active layer between the first and second semiconductor layers; and an insulating layer surrounding side surfaces of the active layer and at least one of the first or second semiconductor layers, wherein: the first and second semiconductor layers are between first and second electrodes, the first semiconductor layer is between the first electrode and the active layer, the second semiconductor layer is between the second electrode and the active layer, the insulating layer surrounds side surfaces of the active layer and the first semiconductor layer and a first portion of the side surface of the second semiconductor layer, a second portion of the side surface of the second semiconductor layer extends over the insulating layer, and a width of the first electrode is wider than a width of the second electrode, and wherein: the first electrode includes a stepped portion, the insulating layer is formed over the stepped portion, and a passivation layer is between the stepped portion of the first electrode and the insulating layer.