MATSCEN 5237
Transcript Abbreviation:
PV Lab
Course Description:
Introduce student to basic techniques for fabrication and measurement of photovoltaic cells. Learn computer tools for simulation of photovoltaic cell characteristics. 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 fabricated in lab.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in ECE.
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
4.00
Max Credit Hours:
4.00
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)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3271 or ECE 3030, 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 (organic and inorganic)
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 | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy and photovoltaic technologies, Lab safety, Overview of class PV processes | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Inorganic solar cell device physics | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ohmic contact technologies for inorganic solar cells | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Inorganic solar cell design and simulation tools | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electrical and optical parasitic losses | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Photovoltaic measurement techniques | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cleanroom orientation, safety protocols and inorganic wafer introduction | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Inorganic solar cell mesa patterning | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Mesa etching and oxidation for inorganic solar cell | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Front side metal patterning of inorganic solar cell | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Front side metal deposition | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Backside metallization and anneal | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Inorganic solar cell testing - illuminated I-V, quantum efficiency, cell performance parameters | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Organic cell electrode patterning and etching | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Successive depositions of the organic layer stack followed by metalization | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Encapsulation | 2.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Organic solar cell testing - illuminated I-V, quantum efficiency, cell performance parameters | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Organic semiconductor materials | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Organic semiconductor materials deposition techniques | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Organic semiconductor device architectures | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Optical and electrical properties of organic materials | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Testing and calibration of organic solar cells | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 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:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
MATSCEN_5237_basic.pdf
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