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Mechanical scriber for semiconductor devices

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OSTI ID:865361

A mechanical scriber using a scribing tip, such as a diamond, provides controlled scriber forces with a spring-loaded compound lever arrangement. The scribing force and range of scribing depth are adjusted by a pair of adjustable micrometer heads. A semiconductor device, such as a multilayer solar cell, can be formed into scribed strips at each layer.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO
DOE Contract Number:
EG-77-C-01-4042
Assignee:
RCA Corporation (New York, NY)
Patent Number(s):
US 4502225
OSTI ID:
865361
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English