Abstract:
There is herein described a method for forming a ceramic wavelength converter assembly which achieves a direct bonding of an alumina-based ceramic wavelength converter to an alumina-based ceramic substrate such as polycrystalline or sapphire. The method comprises applying a silica-containing layer between the converter and the substrate and then applying heat to bond the converter to the substrate to form the ceramic wavelength converter assembly. Because direct bonding is achieved, the ceramic wavelength converter may operate at much higher incident light powers than conventional silicone glue-bonded converters.
Abstract:
A method for producing a ceramic conversion element comprising the following steps is provided: - providing a ceramic basic body in the green state, said ceramic basic body comprises a phosphor, which converts light of a first wavelength range into light of a second wavelength range, - structuring the ceramic basic body in the green state such that pixel regions are formed within the ceramic basic body, said pixel regions being separated from each other by grooves, while the ceramic basic body comprises a continuously connecting part, which connects the pixel regions along a main surface, wherein - the structuring is performed by one of the following methods: laser structuring, micro-embossing, sawing, grinding, etching in combination with a mask, sand blasting, jet cutting. Alternatively, a ceramic basic body in the sintered state is provided and structured accordingly. Further, a conversion element as well as a optoelectronic device is described.
Abstract:
An alumina-based ceramic wavelength converter is described having a surface layer containing a second phase of alumina, preferably as alumina crystallites. The surface layer is formed as a result of the sintering process used to form the bulk ceramic which is itself substantially transparent. The ceramic wavelength converter is combined with a light emitting diode to form a light emitting device. Preferably, the ceramic wavelength converter is comprised of an alumina-based phosphor represented by a general formula A 3 B 5 O 12 :Ce, wherein A is Y, Sc, La, Gd, Lu, or Tb and B is A1, Ga or Sc.
Abstract:
There is herein described a luminescent ceramic converter that comprises a flat, monolithic piece of a ceramic material containing a luminescent species wherein a concentration of the luminescent species in a peripheral region of the converter is lower than in a central region of the converter.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a luminescent ceramic converter comprising a sintered, monolithic ceramic material that converts a light of a first wavelength to a light of a second wavelength, the ceramic material having substantially spherically shaped pores. The present invention also relates to methods for the manufacture of the luminescent ceramic converter that comprises the ceramic material having substantially spherically shaped pores.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a luminescent ceramic converter comprising a sintered, monolithic ceramic material that converts a light of a first wavelength to a light of a second wavelength, the ceramic material having substantially spherically shaped pores. The present invention also relates to methods for the manufacture of the luminescent ceramic converter that comprises the ceramic material having substantially spherically shaped pores.