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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2008
Akiko Tsunemi, Osaka, JP;
Satoshi Okamoto, Osaka, JP;
Akiko Tsunemi, Osaka, JP;
Satoshi Okamoto, Osaka, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
To provide a photoelectric conversion element that allows connection between adjacent photoelectric conversion elements by use of an inexpensive wiring member. A photoelectric conversion element of the present invention comprises: a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type; a first electrode arranged on the back side of the first semiconductor layer and electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type, the second semiconductor layer brought into contact with the first semiconductor layer and arranged at least in part on the light-receiving side of the first semiconductor layer; a light-receiving face-side electrode provided so as to be electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer on its light-receiving side; a second electrode arranged on the back side of the first semiconductor layer, and electrically separated from the first semiconductor layer, but electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer; and a penetrating-connecting section penetrating the first semiconductor layer, and electrically separated from the first semiconductor layer, but electrically connecting the light-receiving face-side electrode with the second electrode, wherein the photoelectric conversion element is characterized in that the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged equidistantly apart from a central axis passing through a center of the photoelectric conversion element.