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Single-step metal bond and contact formation for solar cells
US9178104B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9178104-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314137918-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Publication date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
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A method for fabricating a solar cell is disclosed. The method can include forming a dielectric region on a surface of a solar cell structure and forming a first metal layer on the dielectric region. The method can also include forming a second metal layer on the first metal layer and locally heating a particular region of the second metal layer, where heating includes forming a metal bond between the first and second metal layer and forming a contact between the first metal layer and the solar cell structure. The method can include forming an adhesive layer on the first metal layer and forming a second metal layer on the adhesive layer, where the adhesive layer mechanically couples the second metal layer to the first metal layer and allows for an electrical connection between the second metal layer to the first metal layer.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of fabricating a solar cell, the method comprising: forming a dielectric region on a surface of a solar cell structure; forming a first metal layer on the dielectric region; forming a second metal layer on the first metal layer; and locally heating a particular region of the second metal layer, wherein heating includes forming a metal bond between the first and second metal layer and forming a contact between the first metal layer and the sol…
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- What does patent US9178104B2 cover?
- A method for fabricating a solar cell is disclosed. The method can include forming a dielectric region on a surface of a solar cell structure and forming a first metal layer on the dielectric region. The method can also include forming a second metal layer on the first metal layer and locally heating a particular region of the second metal layer, where heating includes forming a metal bond betw…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Moors Matthieu, Kim Taeseok, Sunpower Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H10F77/219. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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