Techniques for automatically generating three dimensional geometric
circuit models from a computer aided design (CAD) of a light emitting
diode (LED) device. The models may comprise a robust netlist that may be
executed using circuit simulation packages. The spatial positioning of
each element in the design is preserved during simulation, such that
simulation output data can be used to reconstruct a geometric rendition
or map of the electrical current flowing through the LED device. The
output data from the circuit simulation may then used to reconstruct a
three-dimensional rendition of the current spreading uniformity across
the design and a quantitative value for the uniformity may be obtained.
Using the present techniques, a designer can predict the current
spreading uniformity for any particular LED layout, isolate and correct
current crowding areas, and reevaluate the design to meet uniformity
specifications.