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Flash technique for GaAs concentrator solar cell measurement

Flash technique for GaAs concentrator solar cell measurement

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A flash-lamp testing technique for the measurement of GaAs concentrator solar cells is described. This method allows a simple and rapid evaluation of efficiency, series resistance and fill factor of the cell at high concentrations. A comparison with outdoor measurements is also reported.

Inspec keywords: flash lamps; III-V semiconductors; semiconductor device testing; solar cells; electric resistance measurement; gallium arsenide

Other keywords: series resistance; semiconductor device testing; efficiency; electric resistance measurement; fill factor; GaAs concentrator solar cells; flash-lamp testing

Subjects: Photoelectric conversion; solar cells and arrays; Solar cells and arrays; Impedance and admittance measurement; Electrical instruments and techniques

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