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Thin Film Silicon Power Modules: Challenges and Opportunities for Materials Science

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

Don L. Morel
Don L. Morel*
Affiliation:
ARCO Solar, Inc., P.O. Box 2105, Chatsworth, CA 91313
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Abstract

A survey of the materials issues involved in the development of thin film Si:H power modules is presented. Though there are significant opportunities for advancement of Si:H itself, especially in terms of new alloys, the range of opportunities is extended dramatically when all aspects of the product -- from gaseous fuels through encapsulants -- are included. Examples from each of these areas are presented to Indicate the current state of development as well as the needs for the future. Viable products exist today, but the extent of greater success depends critically on materials innovation.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 49: Symposium F – Materials Issues in Applications of Amorphous Silicon Technology , 1985 , 265
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1985

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