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Introduction to Photovoltaics Failure Analysis and Reliability.

Journal Article · · Electronic Device and Failure Analysis
OSTI ID:1426870
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  1. Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Photovoltaics (PV) are becoming an increasingly important solution to meet the demand for renewable energy. The rapid growth and adoption of this technology means that microelectronics failure analysis and reliability experts may be called upon to address current and future challenges. The article here provides a brief primer on common failure mechanisms found in PV component devices, as well as the associated failure analysis techniques to identify them.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1426870
Report Number(s):
SAND--2014-19711J; 642744
Journal Information:
Electronic Device and Failure Analysis, Journal Name: Electronic Device and Failure Analysis Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 17; ISSN 1537-0755
Publisher:
ASM International
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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