Enhancing optical absorption in InP and GaAs utilizing profile etchingThe current state of profile etching in GaAs and InP is summarized, including data on novel geometries attainable as a function of etchant temperature, composition, and rate; substrate orientation; carrier concentration; and oxide thickness between substrate and photoresist. V-grooved solar cells have been manufactured with both GaAs and InP, and the improved optical absorption demonstrated. Preferred parameters for various applications are listed and discussed.
Document ID
19920070530
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bailey, Sheila G. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Fatemi, Navid S. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Landis, Geoffrey A. (Sverdrup Technology, Inc., Brook Park; NASA, Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)