Hughes Electronics Corporation

Li Cai

Nasser H Karam

James H Ermer

Moran Haddad

Bruce T Cavicchi

A multilayer semiconductor structure includes a germanium substrate having a first surface. The germanium substrate has two regions, a bulk p-type germanium region, and a phosphorus-doped n-type germanium region adjacent to the first surface. A layer of a phosphide material overlies and contacts the first surface of the germanium substrate. A layer of gallium arsenide overlies and contacts the layer of the phosphide material, and electrical contacts may be added to form a solar cell. Additional photovoltaic junctions may be added to form multijunction solar cells. The solar cells may be assembled together to form solar panels.

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