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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2011
Peter S. Andrews, Durham, NC (US);
Raymond Rosado, Apex, NC (US);
Michael P. Laughner, Cary, NC (US);
David T. Emerson, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Jeffrey C. Britt, Cary, NC (US);
Peter S. Andrews, Durham, NC (US);
Raymond Rosado, Apex, NC (US);
Michael P. Laughner, Cary, NC (US);
David T. Emerson, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Jeffrey C. Britt, Cary, NC (US);
Cree, Inc., Durham, NC (US);
Abstract
Multiple configuration light emitting diode (LED) devices and methods are disclosed wherein LEDs within the device can be selectively configured for use in higher voltage, or variable voltage, applications. Variable arrangements of LEDs can be configured. Arrangements can include one or more LEDs connected in series, parallel, and/or a combination thereof. A surface over which one or more LEDs may be mounted can comprise one or more electrically and/or thermally isolated portions.