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Light emitting diode source with protective barrier

  • US 8,084,777 B2
  • Filed: 03/24/2009
  • Issued: 12/27/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a substrate having a top surface;

    a LED light source attached to the top surface of the substrate;

    at least one electrical connector attached to the substrate and electrically connected to the LED light Source;

    a potting material disposed on the top surface of the substrate and covering at least a portion of the electrical connector, and metallic traces on the substrate;

    an encapsulation material on the top surface of the substrate and covering at least a portion of the LED light source but not on any part of the potting material; and

    a barrier on the top surface of the substrate separating the potting material from the LED light source, the barrier having a height that exceeds the maximum thickness of the entire potting material on the substrate, the barrier further separating the potting material and the encapsulation material.

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