Tunnel junction multiple wavelength light-emitting diodes

Patent · Tue Nov 24 00:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:7232717

Olson, J M; Kurtz, S R

A multiple wavelength LED having a monolithic cascade cell structure comprising at least two p-n junctions, wherein each of said at least two p-n junctions have substantially different band gaps, and electrical connector means by which said at least two p-n junctions may be collectively energized; and wherein said diode comprises a tunnel junction or interconnect. 5 figs.

• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10093
• Assignee: Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5166761; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-678230
• OSTI ID: 7232717
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 1 Apr 1991
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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