Ultrasonic slitting of photovoltaic cells and modules

Details Ultrasonic slitting of photovoltaic cells and modules Ultrasonic slitting of photovoltaic cells and modules

2005-09-27

2005-09-27

Diamond, Alan (Department: 1753)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Making device or circuit responsive to nonelectrical signal

Responsive to electromagnetic radiation

C136S251000, C136S244000, C136S245000, C438S066000, C438S067000, C438S080000, C438S061000, C438S062000, C257S433000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06949400

ABSTRACT:
An ultrasonic slitting device cuts and seals the edges of photovoltaic cells and modules to encapsulate the photoactive components in an environment substantially impervious to the atmosphere.

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