89‐4: <i>Invited Paper:</i> Design for X in LED Design, Fabrication, and Packaging

Design for X (DFX) is an engineering and design methodology that prioritizes a specific key aspect of a product or process. It concentrates on the design activities that directly impact that aspect, aiming to achieve the desired outcome. In this talk, we will present a proposed popular methodology of design for electronic packaging, DFX, where X refers to manufacturing, assembly, testing, reliability, maintenance, environment, and even cost. The design methodology is being adjusted to meet the requirements of a full lifecycle, so called “concept/cradle‐to‐grave” product responsibilities. We will also show some successful applications of DFX in light‐emitting diodes (LEDs), including MOCVD equipment manufacture, the heteroepitaxial growth of GaN‐based epitaxial layers, LED packaging and solid‐state lighting products.