Aligned multiple emitter package
First Claim
1. An electrically conductive lead frame for a multiple emitter package, comprising:
- a plurality of electrically conductive cathode parts on a first side of said lead frame each comprising an attach pad portion for carrying at least one light emitting device, with each attach pad being electrically coupled to its said at least one light emitting device, each of said plurality of electrically conductive cathode parts further comprising through-holes and V-cuts, wherein at least one of said V-cuts partially extends into a first surface of each of said plurality of electrically conductive cathode parts and at least one other of said V-cuts partially extends into a second surface of each of said plurality of electrically conductive cathode parts, said second surface opposite said first surface, wherein at least one of said through-holes intersects with at least one of said V-cuts;
a corresponding plurality of electrically conductive anode parts on the opposite side of said lead frame from said cathode parts, each of said anode parts comprising a connection pad portion configured to allow electrical connection to one of said at least one light emitting device, wherein said attach pads and connection pads are configured to hold light emitting devices in linear alignment; and
side indentations in at least some of said anode and cathode parts, at least some of said side indentations having a wave shape.
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Abstract
A multiple element emitter package is disclosed for increasing color fidelity and heat dissipation, improving current control, and increasing rigidity of the package assembly. In one embodiment, the package comprises a casing with a cavity extending into the interior of the casing from a first main surface. A lead frame is at least partially encased by the casing, the lead frame comprising a plurality of electrically conductive parts carrying a linear array of LEDs. Electrically conductive parts, separate from the parts carrying the LEDs, have a connection pad, wherein the LEDs are electrically coupled to the connection pad, such as by a wire bond. This arrangement allows for a respective electrical signal to be applied to each of the LEDs. The emitter package may be substantially waterproof, and an array of the emitter packages may be used in an LED display such as an indoor and/or outdoor LED screen.
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14 Claims
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1. An electrically conductive lead frame for a multiple emitter package, comprising:
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a plurality of electrically conductive cathode parts on a first side of said lead frame each comprising an attach pad portion for carrying at least one light emitting device, with each attach pad being electrically coupled to its said at least one light emitting device, each of said plurality of electrically conductive cathode parts further comprising through-holes and V-cuts, wherein at least one of said V-cuts partially extends into a first surface of each of said plurality of electrically conductive cathode parts and at least one other of said V-cuts partially extends into a second surface of each of said plurality of electrically conductive cathode parts, said second surface opposite said first surface, wherein at least one of said through-holes intersects with at least one of said V-cuts; a corresponding plurality of electrically conductive anode parts on the opposite side of said lead frame from said cathode parts, each of said anode parts comprising a connection pad portion configured to allow electrical connection to one of said at least one light emitting device, wherein said attach pads and connection pads are configured to hold light emitting devices in linear alignment; and side indentations in at least some of said anode and cathode parts, at least some of said side indentations having a wave shape. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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