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High-Temperature Optical Characterization of GaN-Based Light-Emitting Diodes for Future Power Electronic Modules

Journal Article · · Physica Status Solidi. A, Applications and Materials Science
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  1. Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR (United States)
  2. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
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High-temperature optical analysis of three different InGaN/GaN multiple quantum well (MQW) light-emitting diode (LED) structures (peak wavelength λp = 448, 467, and 515 nm) is conducted for possible integration as an optocoupler emitter in high density power electronic modules. The commercially available LEDs, primarily used in the display (λp = 467 and 515 nm) and lighting (λp = 448 nm) applications, are studied and compared to evaluate if they can satisfy the light output requirements in the optocouplers at high temperatures. The temperature- and intensity-dependent electroluminescence (T-IDEL) measurement technique is used to study the internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of the LEDs. All three LEDs exhibit above 70% IQE at 500 K and stable operation at 800 K without flickering or failure. At 800 K, a promising IQE of above 40% is observed for blue for display (BD) (λp = 467 nm) and green for display (GD) (λp = 515 nm) samples. The blue for light (BL) (λp = 448 nm) sample shows 24% IQE at 800 K.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), Power Systems Engineering Research and Development (R&D)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525; SC0016485
OSTI ID:
1778063
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1580636
Report Number(s):
SAND--2021-4108J; 695349
Journal Information:
Physica Status Solidi. A, Applications and Materials Science, Journal Name: Physica Status Solidi. A, Applications and Materials Science Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 217; ISSN 1862-6300
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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