This template demonstrates the use of the transfer matrix method (TMM) of TCAD Sentaurus for the calculation of solar cell characteristics: reflectance and transmittance spectra, quantum efficiency, and I-V curves. A planar silicon structure is used in the setup.
Close-up the solar cell generated by Sentaurus Structure Editor.
Current and power versus bias voltage for the illuminated device.
Reflectance/transmittance coefficients versus wavelength of the incident light.
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