Faculty Sponsor(s)
Jennifer Heath
Location
Jereld R. Nicholson Library
Subject Area
Physics
Description
The electronic properties of low cost, thin-film solar cells are complicated by the non-ideal nature of the semiconductor layers. Typically, the fundamental electronic properties of such materials are evaluated using current-voltage and capacitance-voltage measurements. However, in these devices, it is common for the back contact to be non-ohmic. We are exploring the impact of such a back contact on the outcome of standard capacitance-based characterization techniques. We compare computer models of capacitance response with measurements of simple model electronic circuits and of solar cell devices.
Recommended Citation
Davis, Justin R.; Wisthoff, Addison; and Heath, Jennifer, "Role of Contacts in Capacitance Measurements of Solar Cells" (2014). Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement. Event. Submission 9.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/symposium/2014/all/9
Role of Contacts in Capacitance Measurements of Solar Cells
Jereld R. Nicholson Library
The electronic properties of low cost, thin-film solar cells are complicated by the non-ideal nature of the semiconductor layers. Typically, the fundamental electronic properties of such materials are evaluated using current-voltage and capacitance-voltage measurements. However, in these devices, it is common for the back contact to be non-ohmic. We are exploring the impact of such a back contact on the outcome of standard capacitance-based characterization techniques. We compare computer models of capacitance response with measurements of simple model electronic circuits and of solar cell devices.
