What deposition platforms suit perovskite tandem solar cell research?

AE Perovskite Series is a corrosion-resistant multi-source thermal co-evaporation platform engineered for perovskite stoichiometry control — the same vacuum-deposition approach used in the 2026 Nature Materials paper from Oxford / HKUST on crystal-facet-directed all-vacuum-deposited perovskite cells. For silicon-perovskite tandems, we typically pair Perovskite Series with sputter platforms (AMOD or Linear Sputter) for transparent conductive oxide layers.

Battery thin-film equipment — what's needed for solid-state cell research?

A solid-state battery research line typically combines (1) AE deposition for cathode / electrolyte / anode stacks (sputter for LiCoO₂, evaporation for Li metal, ALD for protective layers); (2) glovebox-tethered handling to prevent moisture exposure; (3) electrochemical characterization downstream. Foresee specs the cluster integration to keep the entire stack under inert atmosphere.

How is corrosion controlled in perovskite multi-source evaporation?

AE Perovskite Series uses corrosion-resistant chamber materials, dedicated source modules for halide precursors (PbI₂, MAI, FAI, CsBr), and isolation valves between sources to prevent cross-contamination. Independent QCM rate control at each source enables the precise stoichiometry critical for perovskite crystallinity.

What's the typical lab budget for a perovskite research line?

Entry-level (single AE Perovskite Series for one composition family): low-to-mid six-figures USD. Standard (Perovskite Series + sputter for TCO + Truth AFM for film morphology): low seven-figures. Pilot-scale (cluster integration with multiple chambers): mid seven-figures. Foresee scopes against your target efficiency, area, and stability requirements.

Can a single deposition line cover both silicon-perovskite tandem and CIGS?

Partially. Perovskite multi-source evaporation and CIGS co-evaporation share the platform architecture but differ in source materials and chamber compatibility. A flexible cluster configuration can host both via dedicated chamber modules, but a common combined research line typically separates the two for contamination control. Foresee scopes the trade-off against your throughput needs.