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Amorphous Silicon- From Doping to Multi-Billion Dollar Applications

Abstract by Arun Madan.

A New Approach to Crystal Silicon Thin
Films on Glass

From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

A Proposed Route to Thin Film Crystal Si Using Biaxially Textured Foreign Template Layers

Abstract from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Device Performances and Simulations for Several Kinds of Large-ScaleThin Film Silicon Solar
Cell Modules

Abstract from Sharp Corporation.

Energy and Semiconductor Research
Laboratory (EHF)

Research on fundamental physics of semiconductor and complex systems as well as in applied physics in the field of renewable energies, at the University of Oldenburg in the Institute of Physics.

Fabrication and Characterization of Triple-junction Amorphous Silicon Based Solar Cell with Nanocrystalline Silicon Bottom Cell

Abstract from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Gallium Arsenide Devices, Technologies & Integrated Circuits

By Dr. Lynn Fuller, Motorola Professor, Microelectronic Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Growth of III-V Compound Semiconductor Nanostructures

Presentation by Joel Fastenau IQE Inc.

Introducing Pulsing into Reliability Tests for Advanced CMOS Technologies

White paper by Pete Hulbert and Yuegang Zhao, Keithley Instruments, Inc.

Introduction to Semiconductor
Microfabrication Technology

By Felix Lu, Duke University.

Lam Research Corporation
510-572-0200 / Fremont, CA 94538

A major supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the world's semiconductor industry. Lam RC also offers a next-generation wafer cleaning solution, which employs proprietary technology and can be used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.

Micro- and nano-fabrication

A great overview on semiconductor processing that covers MBE, CVD, lithography, the history of semiconductors. By Michel Calame, Institut für Physik, Klingelbergstrasse.

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

A great overview on semiconductor processing that covers MBE, CVD, lithography, crystal growth, lattice structure. By LaVern Starman, Ph.D. at Wright State University.

MRS Internet Journal of Nitride Semiconductor Research (MIJ-NSR)

A Peer-Reviewed, Archival Journal devoted to the Group III - Nitride semiconductors.

New Materials - New Reliability Issues

White paper from Keithley Instruments.

New R&D Trends in Europe on
Thin-Silicon Photovoltaics

Abstract by F. Roca & J. Cárabe.

Northern Ireland Semiconductor Research Centre

Research in Nanotechnology, System On Chip, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS),  Integrated Circuits and Electronic Devices, Silicon On Insulator (SOI), Metallisation, Materials and Technology, Microelectronic Device Simulations.

Optimizing FPGAs for High-Volume Applications

White paper from Lattice Semiconductor.

Pathways to Thin Film Polycrystalline Silicon Using Amorphous Silicon Precursors

Abstract by O. Ebil, S. Hegedus, M. Lu, and R. Birkmire, Institute of Energy Conversion Univeristy of Delaware.

Process Technology for Silicon Carbide Devices

Docent seminar by Carl-Mikael Zetterling.

Progress in Semiconductor Materials for Optoelectronic Applications

Symposium from the Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Series.

RF Wafer Testing: An Acute Need,
and Now Practical

White paper by Carl Scharrer, Keithley Instruments, Inc.

Science of Nanoscale Systems and Their
Device Applications

From the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center.

Selective Growth of Nanostructures on Gallium Arsenide Substrates Patterned
by UV-Nanoimprint Lithography

By A. Tukiainen, J. Viheriälä, T. Niemi, T. Rytkönen, J. Kontio, and M. Pessa, Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC).

Semiconductor Acronym Glossary

From Innovative Organics.

Semiconductors Information Website

Resources for semiconductor scientists, engineers and technologists across the world.

Technology Choice and the Cost Reduction Potential of Photovoltaics

Abstract by Jessika E. Trancik and Ken Zweibel.

Ultra-Light Amorphous Silicon Cell for Space Applications

Abstract presented at 4th World Conference and Exhibition on Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion.