ECE 5237
Transcript Abbreviation:
PV Lab
Course Description:
Introduction to laboratory techniques for processing and fabrication of inorganic and organic solar cells, and photovoltaic testing and measurement techniques to characterize solar cells.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in MatScEn.
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
4.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3030 or MatScEn 3271, and enrollment in ECE or MatScEn major; or Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or Math and Physical Sciences.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Introduce the student to the basic techniques for fabrication and measurement of photovoltaic cells
Learn computer tools for simulation of photovoltaic cell characteristics
Apply knowledge learned in prerequisite semiconductor devices courses to the fabrication and evaluation of PV cells and test structures
Obtain practical experience with contact and series resistance, spectral sensitivity, open circuit voltage, short circuit current, and quantum efficiency of photovoltaic devices and test structures by application to the devices fabricated in lab
Obtain practical experience with extraction of device parameters from and analysis and interpretation of solar cell measurement and test results
Obtain experience with cleanroom procedures, and with safe use of the hazardous materials and equipment used in photovoltaic device fabrication
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy and photovoltaic technologies, Lab safety, Overview of class PV processes | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Inorganic solar cell device physics | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ohmic contact technologies for inorganic solar cells | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Inorganic solar cell design and simulation tools | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electrical and optical parasitic losses | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Photovoltaic measurement techniques | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cleanroom orientation, safety protocols and inorganic wafer introduction | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Inorganic solar cell mesa patterning | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Mesa etching and oxidation for inorganic solar cell | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Front side metal patterning of inorganic solar cell | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Front side metal deposition | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Backside metallization and anneal | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Inorganic solar cell testing - illuminated I-V, quantum efficiency, cell performance parameters | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Organic cell electrode patterning and etching | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Successive depositions of the organic layer stack followed by metalization | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Encapsulation | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Organic solar cell testing - illuminated I-V, quantum efficiency, cell performance parameters | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Organic semiconductor materials | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Organic semiconductor materials deposition techniques | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Organic semiconductor device architectures | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Optical and electrical properties of organic materials | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Testing and calibration of organic solar cells | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework assignments | 10% |
| Simulation Reports | 25% |
| Inorganic PV Cell Report | 30% |
| Organic PV Cell Report | 30% |
| Lab Technique | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lab manual |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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