Solar cell and method for fabricating the same
US6524880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
Abstract
A technique for fabricating a solar cell includes an n+ emitter region first being formed on a front surface of the cell, and then front and rear insulating layers being formed on both sides of the cell. P (Phosphorus)-source and B (Boron)-source are printed on the front and rear insulating layers, respectively, and then both dopants are diffused into the cell at high temperature. Therefore, n++ region in the front side of the cell and BSF (back surface field) region in the rear side of the cell is formed. Front and rear contact patterns are formed on the front and rear insulating layers, respectively. The n++ region and BSF region are exposed after front and rear contacts are formed on the front and rear insulating layers, respectively. The front and rear contacts contact the n++ region and BSF region, respectively.
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