Standard solderless connectors extend from a molded package body
supporting at least one high power LED. The package includes a relatively
large metal slug extending completely through the package. The LED is
mounted over the top surface of the metal slug with an electrically
insulating ceramic submount in-between the LED and metal slug. Electrodes
on the submount are connected to the package connectors. Solderless
clamping means, such as screw openings, are provided on the package for
firmly clamping the package on a thermally conductive mounting board. The
slug in the package thermally contacts the board to sink heat away from
the LED. Fiducial structures (e,g., holes) in the package precisely
position the package on corresponding fiducial structures on the board.
Other packages are described that do not use a molded body.