The surface texture of solar cells (Texturing) can reduce light reflection and enhance light absorption efficiency. ThroughOptical Profiler, SEM or TEMThe surface microstructure and roughness distribution can be observed to assess the process uniformity and surface quality.

Schematic diagram of solar cell structure 

Non-contact 3D surface profiler

Application Fields

 

• flatness, surface roughness, step height, deformation and waviness
• 2-D and 3-D profiles

 

Benefits

 

• Accurate, fast, and no sample preparation required
• Profile analysis can be performed on a very wide range of surface heights. (approximately 180 microns)
• The advantages of optical surface profilometers include
  Outstanding height resolution
  2. High measurement speed
  3. Capable of performing non-contact measurements of precision surfaces

Surface texture (morphology)

Nano View (Optical Profilometer): Quantitative Characterization of Surface Roughness

Surface texturing (morphology, roughness)