Title :
PC-1D version 2: enhanced numerical solar cell modelling
Author :
Basore, Paul A. ; Rover, Diane T. ; Smith, Arlynn W.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Lab., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
PC-1D is a finite-element program for modeling semiconductor devices in one dimension on personal computers. It has the ability to address complex issues associated with heavy doping, high-level injection, and transients. Significant improvements have been made to the program, resulting in a new version. The authors describe the enhancements and their application to modern crystalline cells, including new provisions for heterostructures, antireflection coatings and light trapping, an upgraded user interface, and unattended operation for optimization studies.
Keywords :
digital simulation; electronic engineering computing; microcomputer applications; semiconductor device models; software packages; solar cells; PC-1D; crystalline cells; digital simulation; doping; electronic engineering computing; finite-element program; injection; optimization; personal computers; software packages; solar cell modelling; transients; Application software; Coatings; Crystallization; Finite element methods; Microcomputers; Numerical models; Photovoltaic cells; Semiconductor device doping; Semiconductor devices; Semiconductor process modeling;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 1988., Conference Record of the Twentieth IEEE
Conference_Location :
Las Vegas, NV, USA
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.1988.105730
