Multi-junction solar cell for space applications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10312392
APP PUB NO 20110232733A1
SERIAL NO

13073663

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A multi-junction solar cell includes a first main surface and a second main surface opposite to the first main surface of a semiconductor body. A topmost pn-junction of a plurality of pn-junctions stacked on top of each other adjoins to the first main surface. A cell edge of the semiconductor body defines a shape of the first and the second main surfaces. An encapsulant on the first main surface provides an environmental protection of the semiconductor body. A mesa groove is provided on the first main surface and penetrates at least the topmost pn-junction. The mesa groove is located adjacent to the cell edge and is created around the circumference of the semiconductor body for providing an inner cell area and a mesa wall, the mesa wall being created between the mesa groove and the cell edge. The mesa groove is filled with the encapsulant.

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  • AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE GMBH

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Noemayr, Christel Munich, DE 2 1
Zimmermann, Claus Munich, DE 22 111

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