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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2023
Nichia Corporation, Anan, JP;
Eiji Muramoto, Tokushima, JP;
Takumi Otsuka, Anan, JP;
Yuya Yamakami, Komatsushima, JP;
Haruhiko Nishikage, Anan, JP;
Shota Kammoto, Anan, JP;
Akinori Kishi, Tokushima, JP;
NICHIA CORPORATION, Anan, JP;
Abstract
A light emitting element includes: a semiconductor structure including an n-side layer, a p-side layer, and an active layer, each being made of a nitride semiconductor, wherein the active layer is positioned between the n-side layer and the p-side layer and is configured to emit ultraviolet light; an n-electrode electrically connected to the n-side layer; and a p-electrode comprising a first metal layer in contact with the p-side layer and electrically connected to the p-side layer. The p-side layer comprises a first layer, a second layer disposed on the first layer, and a third layer disposed on the second layer, each containing a p-type impurity. A surface of the second layer includes an exposed region that is exposed from the third layer. The first layer and the second layer contain Al.