Solid State Lamp Using Light Emitting Strips

A solid-state lamp comprising:

• a base configured to electrically connect the solid-state lamp to a power source, the base defining an axis;
• an envelope configured to transmit light, the envelope extending along the axis;
• and
• a strip inside the envelope, the strip extending from a first end to a second end opposite the first end, the strip comprising:
• a substrate layer of a dielectric material, the substrate layer extending from the first end to the second end comprising a top surface and an opposing bottom surface;
• a plurality of bare light-emitting diode (LED) dies arranged along the top surface of the substrate layer between the first and second ends;
• conductors arranged to provide electrical power to the bare LED dies;
• and
• an encapsulant encapsulating the bare LED dies,
• wherein the substrate layer comprises a side surface between the top surface and the bottom surface, the side surface including long side surfaces extending from the first end to the second end, and short side surfaces at the first and second ends;
• a connector attached to the strip and covering a portion of the long side surfaces of the substrate layer, the connector providing an electrical connection to the strip, and wherein the strip is supported and electrically connected at the first end;
• and
• a driver configured to receive electrical power from the base and control electrical power provided to the bare LED dies.