Welcome to PF.Sayf-alawneh said:
Helle berkeman, thanks for your replyberkeman said:
What i mean is that in silvaco deckbuild there is a syntax dialogue, is there an option there that allows me to add texturing to the solar cell such that pyramids and their parameters such as angle depth... etcberkeman said:
What is the relation between your answer and my question, am simply asking about texturing a solar cell using silvaco tcadTom.G said:
Can you show us your work up until the point where you want to add texturing to the front surface of the solar cell? You are wanting to simulate the loss of efficiency with different textures on that front surface, right?Sayf-alawneh said:
Hi berkeman, not right, am trying to simulate an IBC solar cell using silvaco then ill study the efficiency of the solar cell with many variables such as grid thickness, nunber of grids, emitter thickness... etcberkeman said:
That makes no sense. It's starting to sound like you want others to set up the simulation for you. Any texturing to the front surface of the solar cell to calculate the lowering of the efficiency would be a second order effect that you would address after you have your initial simulations running and want to see what the decrease in efficiency is.Sayf-alawneh said:Hi berkeman, not right, am trying to simulate an IBC solar cell using silvaco then ill study the efficiency of the solar cell with many variables such as grid thickness, nunber of grids, emitter thickness... etc
So i am currently having no code since texturing is something added at the beginning in the device structure
I can find no help man am stuck since days
My question was clearly about texturing i havnt asked anyone to set the simulation for me, any ways thank you, you can close the thread.berkeman said:
Texturing in Silvaco TCAD refers to the process of adding a pattern or texture to a material or device structure. This can be done for various purposes, such as improving light absorption in solar cells or enhancing surface roughness for better adhesion in microelectronic devices.
To add texturing in Silvaco TCAD, you can use the "Texture" command in the device editor. This allows you to specify the type of texture (e.g. random, periodic, etc.), the size and shape of the texture, and the material properties to be affected by the texture.
Yes, texturing can have a significant impact on device performance in Silvaco TCAD. For example, in solar cells, texturing can increase light absorption and therefore improve efficiency. In microelectronic devices, texturing can affect surface roughness and adhesion, which can impact device reliability and performance.
Yes, there are some limitations to texturing in Silvaco TCAD. For example, the texture size and shape may be limited by the resolution of the simulation grid. Additionally, the effects of texturing may not be accurately captured in certain simulation models, so it is important to carefully select the appropriate model for your device.
Yes, you can simulate the effects of texturing in Silvaco TCAD by running simulations with and without texturing and comparing the results. This can help you understand the impact of texturing on device performance and optimize your design for better results.