EU PVSEC
The First Profiler Specifically Designed
for Solar Cell Manufacturing
KIC announces the SunKIC, a thermal Additionally, it performs 20
profiler that is specifically designed for the readings per second and
Issue V 2009
unique needs and challenges of the PV displays all relevant process
industry. The SunKIC benefits from data such as peak
several hardware and software temperature, dwell
innovations that help solar cell time in various
manufacturers. temperature
ranges, slope
The compact form factor (19 gradients and more.
-pv-management.com millimeter/0.75” tall thermal shield)
enables the SunKIC to accommodate the The SunKIC software instantly confirms whether the profile is
.solar
tight width and height restrictions of the also measures “the area under the curve” acceptable. The SunKIC comes standard
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metallization furnace tunnel clearance, at any given temperature level to further with a prediction feature that helps solar
and the flexible, easy-to-use graphical help users analyze the recorded profile. cell manufacturers improve upon furnace
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navigation software makes for quick and As an additional benefit, standard type K set points as well as their thermal process
convenient profiling. Exceptionally thermocouples may be used with all in general. The SunKIC, which is backed
powerful analytical software helps users traditional methods such as cemented by 24/7 customer support and an
study and improve upon all the important onto the wafer’s surface, weighted unrivaled worldwide team of field service
aspects of the time-temperature profile, thermocouples pushed onto the wafer’s engineers, is designed to provide
and also accommodates numerous surface, and a dummy wafer. maximum value and fast payback by
current and future needs. KIC’s Process Window Index (PWI) streamlining users’ thermal processes.
New 525W DPSS Laser for Solar Cell Processing
The new Mamba from Coherent Inc. is a applications such as edge deletion of a consideration. In addition, the laser is
525 Watt (at 1064 nm), diode-pumped, solar panels and ITO patterning. offered with a fiber delivery option. This
solid-state laser that delivers an 600 µm or 800 µm square cross section
unmatched combination of high reliability, The reliability of the Mamba derives from fiber is specifically designed to optimize
long lifetime and minimal maintenance several factors including PermAlign process throughput for tasks such as
downtime, and is primarily intended for construction for drift-free, long term edge deletion.
high throughput materials processing alignment of its resonator optics, pump
diodes fabricated using Coherent’s long In addition, Mamba boasts a number of
lived AAA material, and indium-free hard other features that maximize throughput,
solder pump diode packaging for process quality and operational flexibility.
extended lifetime. Furthermore, when These include Pulse OnDemand, which
pump diode replacement is finally is a suite of features (including single
required, the pump modules can easily shot and burst mode operation, and first
be replaced in the field for minimal pulse equalization) that make it possible
downtime and reduced cost of ownership. to utilize every pulse produced by the
laser. Plus, a patented, optical
The Mamba is configured as a compact attenuator is integrated inside the
laser head and separate power supply, main laser housing, and further
making it particularly easy to integrate facilitates process development and
into production machinery where space is optimization.
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