Aligned multiple emitter package
View Patent ↗A multiple element emitter package is disclosed for increasing color fidelity and heat dissipation, improving current control, increasing rigidity of the package assembly. In one embodiment, the package comprises a surface-mount device a casing with a cavity extending into the interior of the casing from a first main surface is provided. A lead frame is at least partially encased by the casing, the lead frame comprising a plurality of electrically conductive parts carrying a linear array of light emitting devices (LEDs). Electrically conductive parts, separate from parts carrying the LEDs have a connection pad, wherein the LEDs are electrically coupled to a connection pad, such as by a wire bond. This lead frame arrangement allows for a respective electrical signal can be applied to each of the LEDs. The emitter package may be substantially waterproof, and an array of the emitter packages may be used in an LED display such as an indoor and/or outdoor LED screen.
1. An emitter package, comprising:
a casing comprising a cavity extending into the interior of said casing from a top surface of said casing; and
a lead frame integral to said casing, said lead frame comprising a plurality of electrically conductive carrier parts each holding at least one of a plurality of light emitting devices, said light emitting devices arranged in linear alignment and emitting out said cavity, said lead frame also allowing for an electrical signal to be applied to said light emitting devices through said lead frame, wherein said lead frame further comprises through-holes and V-cuts, wherein said V-cuts are disposed into said lead frame on planes running generally perpendicular to the surface of said lead frame, wherein at least some of said through-holes intersect with at least some of said V-cuts, said holes and cuts fitting with said casing;
wherein each of said carrier parts further comprises an integral thermally conductive body extending at least partially through to the bottom of said casing.
2. The emitter package of claim 1 , wherein said light emitting devices comprise LEDs, which are adapted to be energized to produce in combination a substantially full range of colors.
3. The emitter package of claim 1 , wherein said lead frame is arranged to allow for surface mounting of said package.
4. The emitter package of claim 1 , wherein said V-cuts are disposed on both sides of said lead frame.
5. The emitter package of claim 1 , wherein said lead frame comprises a plurality of electrically conductive cathode parts each having an attach pad for carrying at least one of said light emitting devices, each said attach pad being electrically coupled to its one of said light emitting devices, and a corresponding plurality of electrically conductive anode parts separate from each said cathode part, each of said anode parts having a connection pad arranged to allow electrical connection to one of said light emitting devices, wherein said attach pads and connection pads are arranged to hold light emitting devices in linear alignment.
6. The device of claim 5 , wherein each of said light emitters is electrically coupled to each of said connection pads by a wire bond.
7. The emitter package of claim 1 , wherein said lead frame further comprises a side indentation.
8. The emitter package of claim 7 , wherein said side indentation cooperates with said casing.
9. The emitter package of claim 1 , wherein said cavity is at least partially filled with a fill material.
10. The emitter package of claim 9 , wherein said through-holes and V-cuts are at least partially filled by said fill material.
11. The emitter package of claim 9 , wherein said lead frame further comprises a side indentation cooperating with said fill material.