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Disilane versus monosilane: a comparison of the properties of glow-discharge a-Si:H Films and solar cells

Conference · · Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5426542
The consequences of using disilane instead of silane for the glow-discharge deposition of a-Si:H solar cells have been studied. Deposition rates were increased fivefold by the use of disilane. The a-Si:H films have a higher hydrogen content, but otherwise are quite similar to silane produced films and possess the same type of gap states. Chlorosilanes, HCl, and oxysilanes were detected in the disilane by mass spectrometry and their influence on film and solar cell properties assessed. The problem of inadvertent dopant tails resulting from the higher deposition rate of the solar cells is identified.
Research Organization:
Chronar Corp., Princeton, NJ
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
5426542
Report Number(s):
CONF-820906-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English