Nondestructive method for detecting defects in photodetector and solar cell devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4287473
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06042462

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The invention described herein is a method for locating semiconductor device defects and for measuring the internal resistance of such devices by making use of the intrinsic distributed resistance nature of the devices. The method provides for forward-biasing a solar cell or other device while it is scanning with an optical spot. The forward-biasing is achieved with either an illuminator light source or an external current source.

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  • ENERGY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF

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Sawyer, David E Rockville, MD 2 114

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