Compact high-intensty LED-based light source and method for making the same

Abstract

A LED based light source and method for making the same are disclosed. The light source includes a plurality of LEDs, an LED carrier, and a cover. The LED carrier includes a metallic core having a top surface bonded to a circuit layer having mounting pads for each of the LEDs and a connector that provides connections to circuit conductors connected to the mounting pads. The cover is bonded to the LED carrier and includes a first opening positioned to allow light from the LEDs to leave the cover and a second opening that provides access to the connector. An encapsulant system covers each of the LEDs with a layer of encapsulant material. The encapsulant system bonds the cover to the LED carrier and can provide optical processing of the light from the LEDs.

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