Optimise your solar cell manufacturing process

Article Type: New products From: Microelectronics International, Volume 26, Issue 1

The now recognised importance of extracting energy from renewable sources has resulted in a massive investment of time and resource into the manufacture of crystalline photovoltaic cells. The challenge is to increase the efficiency at which these cells convert the energy contained in the sunlight into useable electrical power.

Datapaq has responded to this challenge and has developed a temperature profiling system designed specifically for monitoring the cell temperature as it passes through the contact firing process, accurate control of which is crucial to ensure maximum PV cell efficiency. This system will: obtain optimal cell fill factors and efficiencies; save time and money setting up the furnace; maximise cell yield; Provide proof of process stability for ISO9000/1.

Founded in 1984, Datapaq provides key information on the effectiveness of heat processing. With the use of the most advanced and tested techniques for accurately gathering and storing information, Datapaq has created industry specific standards to analyse and report information in a precise way. Recognised as the industry leader, Datapaq serves the automotive, paint finishing, textile processing, ceramic manufacturing, PCB surface mounting,metals heat-treating and food process industries worldwide.

For further information, please visit the web site: www.datapaq.com