Silicon cluster manufacturing tool C016 / 3822
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Silicon cluster manufacturing tool C016 / 3822
Silicon cluster manufacturing tool. Technician working on a silicon cluster tool, used for robotic assembly of silicon devices in a vacuum. Features includes SiN (silicon nitride) passivation layers, and the integration of thin-film layers. This is intended to improve the performance of heterojunction solar cells. It can also perform amorphous and nanocrystalline silicon device deposition, such as transparent conducting oxides (TCO). Photographed at the Process Development and Integration Laboratory (PDIL) of the Science and Technology Facility (STF) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, Colorado, USA
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© MIKE LINENBERGER, NREL/US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
2007 Analysis Analytical Characterization And Measurement Colorado Design Device Electronics Environmental Scientist Golden Materials Materials Science Materials Scientist Microchips National Renewable Energy Laboratory North American Nrel Physical Chemist Physical Chemistry Physicist Researcher Scientist Silicon Chips Technician Test Testing Laboratory
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This print showcases a technician diligently working on a cutting-edge silicon cluster manufacturing tool at the Process Development and Integration Laboratory (PDIL) of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. The tool, labeled C016 / 3822, is specifically designed for robotic assembly of silicon devices within a vacuum environment. Featuring SiN passivation layers and thin-film integration, this advanced technology aims to enhance the performance of heterojunction solar cells. Moreover, it possesses the capability to perform amorphous and nanocrystalline silicon device deposition including transparent conducting oxides (TCO). The image captures an American male technician engrossed in his work with various equipment surrounding him. His expertise lies in materials science, physical chemistry, physics, and electronics design. This dedicated researcher belongs to NREL's Science and Technology Facility (STF), which serves as a hub for analysis and characterization of system components related to solid-state electronics. Photographed by Mike Linenberger in 2007 for the US Department of Energy's Science Photo Library collection, this picture provides insight into the intricate world of semiconductor manufacturing research. It represents North America's contribution to technological advancements in renewable energy sources such as solar power while highlighting collaboration between scientists from diverse backgrounds striving towards innovation.
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