KDF RELEASE 2012
943i Sputtering Systems for Production of High Efficiency Ge & CIGS PV Solar Cells
March 16, 2012–KDF today announced that two leading industry Photovoltaic suppliers have selected Three of its 943i in-line sputtering system for use in PV Solar Cell manufacturing. The order verifies that KDF’s technology platforms continue to step-up to producing advanced Solar PV devices.
The 943i for its ability to adapt to changing solar cell process technology, a crucial aspect of space-based PV cell manufacturing since each device is expected to perform in the extreme conditions of space. KDF’s superior coating technology meets these standards. The solar cells need to perform in different conditions. This doesn’t just mean the weather. Hot or cold, it’s also the connected appliances. It’s always a smart idea to check with your solar charge controller supplier to see if the cells of the solar panel, are compatible with the controller. This can have a negative effect on your system if they don’t match or aren’t compatible. Check with the one handling your solar panel denver installation before you make your choice to be certain it will all work.
As new customers of KDF critical evaluations had to be met on the performance of the 943i provides the process integrity required for producing high-reliability devices,” said Todd Plaisted, director of marketing. “KDF already maintains a presence in the Solar Photovoltaic market and this order has continued our high-efficiency niche market penetration for this industry.”
KDF offers advanced and reliable batch in-line sputtering systems at the industry’s lowest cost of ownership. These systems are used around the world in the semiconductor, telecommunications, aerospace and medical technology markets, each tailored to meet specific processing needs.
For this process KDF configured the 900 Series system with a newly developed Bi-Polar dual cathode sputter capability for stable reactive processing, a first in the 900 series system. With sputter down capability and easy substrate loading, the 943i is ideally suited for Solar Cell PV applications which produce uniform films with an exacting, but repeatable, high-throughput process.
