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CdTe devices and method of manufacturing same

US9147793B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2012
Grant dateSep 29, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/543
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of producing polycrystalline CdTe materials and devices that incorporate the polycrystalline CdTe materials are provided. In particular, a method of producing polycrystalline p-doped CdTe thin films for use in CdTe solar cells in which the CdTe thin films possess enhanced acceptor densities and minority carrier lifetimes, resulting in enhanced efficiency of the solar cells containing the CdTe material are provided.

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