Light emitting diode systems including optical display systems having a microdisplay

A system comprising:

• a light emitting device including:
• a multi-layer stack of materials including a light generating region, and a first layer supported by the light generating region, a surface of the first layer being configured so that light generated by the light generating region can emerge from the light emitting device via a surface of the first layer, a shape of a surface of the multi-layer stack being rectangular and the surface of the first layer having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a pattern;
• and
• at least one electrical contact pad disposed along an edge of the surface of the first layer;
• and
• a package having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the package including:
• a plurality of plated regions for providing electrical contact to the light emitting device;
• and
• a plurality of wire bonds connected between the plated regions and the at least one electrical contact pad.