发明授权
- 专利标题: Monolithic interconnected module with a tunnel junction for enhanced electrical and optical performance
- 专利标题(中): 具有隧道结的单片互连模块,用于增强电气和光学性能
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申请号: US343538申请日: 1999-06-30
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公开(公告)号: US6162987A公开(公告)日: 2000-12-19
- 发明人: Christopher S. Murray , David M. Wilt
- 申请人: Christopher S. Murray , David M. Wilt
- 申请人地址: DC Washington
- 专利权人: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
- 当前专利权人: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
- 当前专利权人地址: DC Washington
- 主分类号: H01L27/142
- IPC分类号: H01L27/142 ; H01L31/052 ; H01L31/0693 ; H01L31/00
摘要:
An improved thermophotovoltaic (TPV) n/p/n device is provided. Monolithic Interconnected Modules (MIMS), semiconductor devices converting infrared radiation to electricity, have been developed with improved electrical and optical performance. The structure is an n-type emitter on a p-type base with an n-type lateral conduction layer. The incorporation of a tunnel junction and the reduction in the amount of p-type material used results in negligible parasitic absorption, decreased series resistance, increased voltage and increased active area. The novel use of a tunnel junction results in the potential for a TPV device with efficiency greater than 24%.
公开/授权文献
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