Patent ID: 7098483
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A low temperature co-fired ceramic on metal (LTCC-M) light emitting diode (LED) assembly for high temperature operation comprising: a metal base, the metal base including a thermal connection surface; at least one LED die, the LED die having a pair of electrodes overlying and electrically insulated from the metal base by an insulating layer, the die thermally coupled through the metal base to the thermal connection surface; a layer of ceramic overlying the metal base, the layer of ceramic having at least one opening to house the LED die; a plurality of conductive traces insulated from the metal base, the LED electrodes electrically connected to the conductive traces; and one or more isolated terminals formed on the metal base, the one or more isolated terminals electrically connected to decoder/driver electronics that control the LED electrodes, wherein the electronics are mounted within the assembly.