公开(公告)号：US20140261685A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14209094

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： Feng Liao ,  Jigish Trivedi ,  Zhibo Zhao ,  Rick C. Powell ,  Long Cheng ,  Markus Gloeckler ,  Benyamin Buller ,  Igor Sankin ,  Jeremy Brewer

IPC: H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/0296

CPC classification number: H01L31/035272 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  Y02E10/543

Abstract: Embodiments include photovoltaic devices that include at least one absorber layer, e.g. CdTe and/or CdSxTe1-x (where 0≦x≦1), having an average grain size to thickness ratio from greater than 2 to about 50 and an average grain size of between about 4 μm and about 14 μm and methods for forming the same.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括光伏器件，其包括至少一个吸收层，例如 CdTe和/或CdSxTe1-x（其中0＆nlE; x＆nlE; 1），其平均晶粒尺寸与厚度之比大于2至约50，平均晶粒尺寸在约4μm至约14μm之间， 相同。

公开(公告)号：US20130327391A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13899153

申请日：2013-05-21

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC

Inventor： Markus Gloeckler ,  Akhlesh Gupta ,  Xilin Peng ,  Rick C. Powell ,  Jigish Trivedi ,  Jianjun Wang ,  Zhibo Zhao

IPC: H01L31/0216 ,  H01L21/02

CPC classification number: H01L31/1864 ,  H01L21/02474 ,  H01L21/02521 ,  H01L21/02562 ,  H01L21/02672 ,  H01L31/02167 ,  H01L31/02363 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/073

Abstract: A method for producing apparatus for producing and photovoltaic device including semiconductor layers with halide heat treated surfaces that increase grain growth within at least one of the semiconductor layers and improve the interface between the semiconductor layers. The halide heat treatment includes applying and heating multiple coatings of a halide compound on surfaces adjacent to or part of the semiconductor layers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造和光伏器件的方法，其包括具有卤化物热处理表面的半导体层，其增加至少一个半导体层内的晶粒生长并改善半导体层之间的界面。 卤化物热处理包括在与半导体层相邻或部分的表面上施加和加热卤化物的多个涂层。

公开(公告)号：US20190081199A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US16185966

申请日：2018-11-09

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： John Barden ,  Rick C. Powell

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  C23C14/22 ,  C23C14/24 ,  C23C16/448 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/046 ,  C23C14/56

Abstract: An improved feeder system and method for continuous vapor transport deposition that includes at least two vaporizers couple to a common distributor through an improved seal for separately vaporizing and collecting at least any two vaporizable materials for deposition as a material layer on a substrate. Multiple vaporizer provide redundancy and allow for continuous deposition during vaporizer maintenance and repair.

公开(公告)号：US10147838B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-04

申请号：US15290054

申请日：2016-10-11

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： John Barden ,  Rick C. Powell

IPC: C23C16/448 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L21/02 ,  C23C14/22 ,  C23C14/24 ,  C23C14/56 ,  H01L31/046 ,  H01L31/0296

Abstract: An improved feeder system and method for continuous vapor transport deposition that includes at least two vaporizers coupled to a common distributor through an improved seal for separately vaporizing and collecting at least any two vaporizable materials for deposition as a material layer on a substrate. Multiple vaporizers provide redundancy and allow for continuous deposition during vaporizer maintenance and repair.

公开(公告)号：US20150203963A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14676982

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Rick C. Powell

IPC: C23C16/458

CPC classification number: C23C16/4585 ,  C03B35/18 ,  C03B35/181 ,  C03B35/183 ,  C23C16/4401 ,  C23C16/45591 ,  C23C16/4586 ,  C23C16/54 ,  C23C16/545 ,  H01L21/67706 ,  H01L21/6776

Abstract: A deposition system and method includes a deposition source, a roll conveyor and at least one shield positioned at a location proximate to the deposition source.

Abstract translation: 沉积系统和方法包括沉积源，辊式输送机和位于靠近沉积源的位置处的至少一个屏蔽件。

公开(公告)号：US20140261686A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14209206

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC

Inventor： Benyamin Buller ,  Daniel Damjanovic ,  Feng Liao ,  Rick C. Powell ,  Jigish Trivedi ,  Zhibo Zhao

IPC: H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0272

CPC classification number: H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/022483 ,  H01L31/0272 ,  H01L31/02966 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: Photovoltaic devices with a zinc oxide layer replacing all or part of at least one of a window layer and a buffer layer, and methods of making the devices.

Abstract translation: 具有替代窗口层和缓冲层中的至少一个的全部或部分的氧化锌层的光伏器件以及制造器件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140216535A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14170989

申请日：2014-02-03

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： Daniel Damjanovic ,  Jing Guo ,  Sreenivas Jayaraman ,  Oleh P. Karpenko ,  Feng Liao ,  Chong Lim ,  Rick C. Powell ,  Jigish Trivedi ,  Zhibo Zhao

IPC: H01L31/065 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/065 ,  H01L31/02167 ,  H01L31/03925 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  H01L31/1872 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A photovoltaic device including a protective layer between a window layer and an absorber layer, the protective layer inhibiting dissolving/intermixing of the window layer into the absorber layer during a device activation step, and methods of forming such photovoltaic devices.

Abstract translation: 一种光伏器件，包括在窗口层和吸收层之间的保护层，该保护层在器件激活步骤期间抑制了窗口层在吸收层中的溶解/混合，以及形成这种光伏器件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130130475A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13671195

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： John Barden ,  Rick C. Powell

IPC: H01L21/02 ,  C23C16/448

CPC classification number: H01L31/1828 ,  C23C14/228 ,  C23C14/24 ,  C23C14/243 ,  C23C14/56 ,  C23C16/448 ,  H01L21/02557 ,  H01L21/02562 ,  H01L31/02963 ,  H01L31/046 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: An improved feeder system and method for continuous vapor transport deposition that includes at least two vaporizers couple to a common distributor through an improved seal for separately vaporizing and collecting at least any two vaporizable materials for deposition as a material layer on a substrate. Multiple vaporizer provide redundancy and allow for continuous deposition during vaporizer maintenance and repair.

Abstract translation: 一种用于连续蒸气传输沉积的改进的馈送系统和方法，其包括通过改进的密封件耦合到公共分配器的至少两个蒸发器，用于分别蒸发并收集至少任何两种可蒸发材料，以沉积作为基底上的材料层。 多个蒸发器提供冗余并允许蒸发器维护和修理期间的连续沉积。

公开(公告)号：US11843070B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US17111843

申请日：2020-12-04

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Anke Abken ,  Markus Gloeckler ,  Roger T. Green ,  Akhlesh Gupta ,  Upali Jayamaha ,  Peter Meyers ,  Rick C. Powell

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/0224

CPC classification number: H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/02963 ,  H01L31/02966 ,  H01L31/03042 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/1832 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/1868 ,  H01L31/1884 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02P70/50

Abstract: A photovoltaic cell can include a dopant in contact with a semiconductor layer.

公开(公告)号：US10570516B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-25

申请号：US14676982

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Rick C. Powell

IPC: C23C16/458 ,  C03B35/18 ,  C23C16/44 ,  C23C16/455 ,  C23C16/54 ,  H01L21/677

Abstract: A deposition system and method includes a deposition source, a roll conveyor and at least one shield positioned at a location proximate to the deposition source.