发明名称 |
Monolithic interconnected module with a tunnel junction for enhanced electrical and optical performance |
摘要 |
An improved thermophotovoltaic (TPV) n/p/n device is provided. Monolithic Interconnected Modules (MIMS), semiconductor devices converting infrared radiation to electricity, have been developed with improved electrical and optical performance. The structure is an n-type emitter on a p-type base with an n-type lateral conduction layer. The incorporation of a tunnel junction and the reduction in the amount of p-type material used results in negligible parasitic absorption, decreased series resistance, increased voltage and increased active area. The novel use of a tunnel junction results in the potential for a TPV device with efficiency greater than 24%.
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申请公布号 |
US6162987(A) |
申请公布日期 |
2000.12.19 |
申请号 |
US19990343538 |
申请日期 |
1999.06.30 |
申请人 |
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY |
发明人 |
MURRAY, CHRISTOPHER S.;WILT, DAVID M. |
分类号 |
H01L27/142;H01L31/052;H01L31/068;(IPC1-7):H01L31/00 |
主分类号 |
H01L27/142 |
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