Conceptual transistor embedded in photovoltaic diode promises to increase efficiency to more than 20 percent. Solar-cell transistor has front-surface contact, rear contact, and floating emitter. Variety of other contact and junction configurations possible, but do not offer ease of fabrication in combination with high performance.
Floating-Emitter Solar-Cell Transistor
NASA Tech Briefs ; 9 , 4
1986-03-01
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English
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