Patent ID: 7652304
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A device comprising: a semiconductor structure comprising a light emitting layer disposed between a layer of first conductivity type and a layer of second conductivity type; a plurality of vias formed in the layer of second conductivity type, each of the vias extending to the layer of first conductivity type, and each of the vias being completely surrounded by the layer of second conductivity type; at least one first contact electrically contacting the layer of first conductivity type through at least one of the plurality of vias; a second contact electrically contacting the layer of second conductivity type; a mount, wherein the mount comprises one of a submount and a board; first and second interconnects, wherein the first interconnect is disposed between the first contact and the mount, the second interconnect is disposed between the second contact and the mount, and one of the first and second interconnects is an elemental metal.