Patent ID: 8951817
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A method of creating a light emitting device comprising: forming a light emitting structure on a substrate, the light emitting structure having a top surface opposite the substrate and including at least first and second electrodes that are accessible at the top surface, forming a first insulating layer above the electrodes, with at least first and second openings in the insulating layer for contacting the at least first and second electrodes, respectively, forming non-removable insulating walls above the insulating layer, the insulating walls configured to provide insulation between the at least first and second openings, and filling at least a portion of spaces between the insulating walls with electrically conductive material, the electrically conductive material extending into the at least first and second openings to contact the at least first and second electrodes, wherein the insulating walls and electrical conductive material are at least an order of magnitude taller than a height of the light emitting structure above the substrate to provide permanent structural support to the light emitting element, thereby enabling removal of the substrate without damage to the light emitting structure.