Title :
A metal interconnected cascade (MIC2) solar cell
Author :
Borden, P. ; LaRue, R. ; Ludowise, M. ; Gregory, P. ; Saxena, R.
Author_Institution :
Varian Associates, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
Abstract :
A novel cascade solar cell using an etched groove and metallization interconnect scheme is described. This eliminates the requirement for growing a shorting junction in an already complex epitaxial structure. Device fabrication and performance are described. Detailed computer models show this device will have efficiency comparable to a cell with a tunnel junction interconnect.
Keywords :
Doping; Epitaxial growth; Etching; Fabrication; Integrated circuit interconnections; Metallization; Microwave integrated circuits; Photonic band gap; Photovoltaic cells; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices Meeting, 1981 International
DOI :
10.1109/IEDM.1981.190024
