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Fast in-line surface topography metrology enabling stress calculation for solar cell manufacturing for throughput in excess of 2000 wafers per hour

Walecki et al., 2008

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14862219668854100639
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Walecki W
Szondy F
Hilali M
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Measurement Science and Technology

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We present a novel structured pattern projection tool for stress, and topography measurement of solar cells. The presented tool has expanded (two standard deviations) accuracy and repeatability of 0.5 mm, exceeding current industry requirements (±0.05 mm …
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