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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2002
Filed:
May. 19, 1999
Tsuyoshi Tsutsui, Kyoto, JP;
Rohm Co., Ltd., Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
A semiconductor lamination including an n-type layer and a p-type layer composed of a gallium nitride based compound semiconductor and forming a light emitting region is formed on the surface of a substrate. A p-side electrode is formed through a diffusion metal layer on the surface of the semiconductor lamination. Also, an n-side electrode is formed on the n-type layer exposed by etching off a part of the semiconductor lamination. The n-side electrode is formed of an ohmic contact electrode and a bonding electrode. The bonding electrode is formed in such a manner as to cover the surface and the sides of the ohmic contact electrode. As a result, a semiconductor light emitting device made of a gallium nitride based compound semiconductor is produced having an electrode structure of a superior ohmic contact characteristic and a superior wire bonding characteristic.