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  • Optoelectronics
  • Thermal Management

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  • MicroLEDs offer superior luminance and longevity for display and non-display applications.
  • High power density in microLEDs leads to detrimental heating, limiting performance.
  • Electrically insulating, high thermal conductivity materials are explored to manage microLED heat.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the thermal mitigation capabilities of alumina substrates for microLEDs.
  • To evaluate the performance enhancement of microLEDs using alumina as a substrate alternative to glass.
  • To demonstrate passive heatsinking strategies for improved microLED operation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an 80-micron thick alumina ceramic substrate for microLED fabrication.
  • Compared microLED performance on alumina substrates against traditional glass substrates.
  • Measured maximum current drive as a key performance metric.

Main Results:

  • Alumina substrates demonstrated a significant improvement in microLED thermal management.
  • An average of 30% increase in maximum current drive was observed with alumina substrates.
  • The use of alumina facilitated passive heatsinking, enhancing overall microLED performance.

Conclusions:

  • Alumina ceramic substrates are effective in mitigating adverse heating effects in microLEDs.
  • Employing alumina as a substrate material offers a viable strategy for passive heatsinking.
  • This approach leads to substantial performance gains in microLED devices.