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Lead frame having light-reflecting layer, light emitting diode having the lead frame, and backlight unit having the light emitting diode

  • US 8,288,785 B2
  • Filed: 01/09/2009
  • Issued: 10/16/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A light emitting diode (LED), comprising:

  • a metal member comprising a base metal layer, a light-reflecting layer disposed on the base metal layer, and a protection layer disposed on the light-reflecting layer and comprising a metal;

    a light-emitting chip attached directly to the metal member; and

    a housing to fix the metal member, the housing having an opening portion exposing the light-emitting chip and a portion of the metal member,wherein the exposed portion of the metal member comprises a portion of the base metal layer that is completely covered by the light-reflecting layer and the protection layer.

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