Modeling and Optimization Techniques of Electronic Devices Using Genetic Algorithm
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| Title | Modeling and Optimization Techniques of Electronic Devices Using Genetic Algorithm |
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| Abstract | A new method for developing a realistic physical model of any type of solid state device is presented. Application to model advanced multi-junction solar cells; Thermophotovoltaics; sensors; as well as other novel solid state devices are introduced in this presentation. The primary goal of multijunction solar cell design is to maximize the output power for a given solar spectrum [1-4]. The construction of multijunction cells places the individual junction layers in series, thereby limiting the overall output current to that of the junction layer producing the lowest current [5-7]. The solution to optimizing a multijunction design involves both the design of individual junction layers which produce an optimum output power and the design of a series-stacked configuration of these junction layers which yields the highest possible overall output current. This paper demonstrates the use of Genetic Algorithm in a two-part process to refine a given multijunction solar cell design for near-optimal output power for a desired light spectrum. This approach can similarly be utilized to optimize the parameters of any Solid state device to yield any desired performance. |
| Publisher | University of Zagreb, University Computing Centre - SRCE |
| Date | 1970-01-01 |
| Source | Journal of Computing and Information Technology Vol 16, No 4 (2008) |
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