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Photovoltaic device

US4476346A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 1983
Grant dateOct 9, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/548

Abstract

A PIN junction photovoltaic device using a P-type or N-type semiconductor having an optical band gap of not less than about 1.8 eV and a dark conductivity of not less than about 10.sup.-8 (.OMEGA..multidot.cm).sup.-1 at 20.degree. C. in the layer positioned on the side opposite to incidence of light. The photovoltaic device has an improved efficiency.

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