公开(公告)号：US20210091250A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-25

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

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

公开(公告)号：US10749068B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-18

申请号：US16185966

申请日：2018-11-09

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： John Barden ,  Rick C. Powell

IPC: C23C16/00 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L21/02 ,  C23C16/448 ,  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 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：US20170084762A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15369555

申请日：2016-12-05

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Akhlesh Gupta ,  Rick C. Powell ,  David Eaglesham

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

CPC classification number: H01L31/02963 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/1884 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

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

公开(公告)号：US09490120B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US13671195

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： John Barden ,  Rick C. Powell

IPC: C23C16/00 ,  H01L21/02 ,  C23C16/448 ,  C23C14/22 ,  C23C14/24 ,  C23C14/56 ,  H01L31/18

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：US20160126398A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14994830

申请日：2016-01-13

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

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

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

CPC classification number: H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/022466 ,  H01L31/02963 ,  H01L31/03042 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  H01L31/1868 ,  H01L31/1884 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02P70/521

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

公开(公告)号：US20130298992A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13945583

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Gang Xiong ,  Rick C. Powell ,  Aaron Roggelin ,  Kuntal Kumar ,  Arnold Allenic ,  Kenneth M. Ring ,  Charles E. Wickersham

IPC: H01L31/0296

CPC classification number: H01L31/02963 ,  H01L31/073 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A method to improve CdTe-based photovoltaic device efficiency is disclosed. The CdTe-based photovoltaic device can include oxygen or silicon in semiconductor layers.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改善CdTe基光伏器件效率的方法。 CdTe基光伏器件可以包括半导体层中的氧或硅。

公开(公告)号：US20170092803A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15290054

申请日：2016-10-11

Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Inventor： John Barden ,  Rick C. Powell

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  H01L31/046 ,  C23C16/448 ,  H01L31/0296

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.

公开(公告)号：US20160197226A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US15069555

申请日：2016-03-14

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Akhlesh Gupta ,  Markus Gloeckler ,  Rick C. Powell

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  B05B13/02 ,  H01L21/67 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L21/677

CPC classification number: H01L31/1828 ,  B05B13/0221 ,  C23C14/0629 ,  C23C14/24 ,  C23C14/56 ,  H01L21/02562 ,  H01L21/02664 ,  H01L21/67109 ,  H01L21/67201 ,  H01L21/67706 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed in which cadmium chloride is deposited on a cadmium telluride layer while simultaneously heat treating the cadmium telluride layer.

公开(公告)号：US20150380572A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14845334

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Christensen ,  Rick C. Powell ,  Gang Xiong

IPC: H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/056 ,  H01L31/0224

CPC classification number: H01L31/0296 ,  H01L31/022441 ,  H01L31/056 ,  H01L31/073 ,  H01L31/1828 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  H01L31/1872 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/543 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a photovoltaic device including depositing a cadmium telluride layer onto a substrate; treating the cadmium telluride layer with a compound comprising chlorine and an element from Groups 1-11, zinc, mercury, or copernicium or a combination thereof; and annealing the cadmium telluride layer. A chloride-treated photovoltaic device.

Abstract translation: 一种制造光伏器件的方法，包括将碲化镉层沉积到衬底上; 用包含氯和1-11，锌，汞或哥打尼碱或其组合的元素的化合物处理碲化镉层; 并对碲化镉层进行退火。 氯化物处理的光伏器件。

公开(公告)号：US20150211903A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14682882

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: First Solar, Inc.

Inventor： Rick C. Powell

IPC: G01F1/66 ,  C23C16/52

CPC classification number: G01F1/66 ,  C23C16/52 ,  G01F1/30 ,  G01F1/64 ,  G01F1/661 ,  G01F1/666 ,  Y10T137/7759

Abstract: A powder feed rate sensor includes a surface or diaphragm configured to detect powder feed rate.

Abstract translation: 粉末进给速率传感器包括被配置为检测粉末进料速率的表面或隔膜。