PV Wafer Handling Analyzer
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Wafer breakage in automated solar cell production lines is a major problem and a barrier to further cost reductions in silicon solar module manufacturing. Solar cell manufacturers are pursuing methods to prevent wafer breakage and are trying to establish methods for simulating conditions that cause breakage. The PV Wafer Handling Analyzer is a system which helps to cope with these challenges . The PV Wafer Handling Analyzer works in a very similar way to the field proven IC Wafer Handling Analyzer, It has the same Reading/Charging system, analysis software and SPC - Statistical Process Control Software. |
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| The chart below shows a tool-to-tool comparison. There is a clear difference in wafer pick-up and release between the two tools. Eliminating differences between tools is a key factor in preventing wafer breakage. | ||
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| tool-to-tool Comparison |