Abstract: Modules are disclosed. The modules can include a first photovoltaic cell including an electrode, a second photovoltaic cell including an electrode, and an interconnect disposed in the electrode of the first photovoltaic cell and disposed in the electrode of the second photovoltaic cell so that the electrode of the first photovoltaic cell and the electrode of the second photovoltaic cell are connected.

Abstract: Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile.

Abstract: A sucking cover inserted into an electric connector with terminals received therein includes a sucking portion and an insertion portion. The sucking portion has a sucking surface at the front and a catching surface at the rear. A plane sucking area is formed as a portion of the sucking surface. The sucking surface is parallel with a bottom plate of the electric connector mounted on a PCB. The catching surface is against the top of the electric connector when the sucking cover is inserted into the electric connector. The inserted portion projected from the catching surface has an inserted wall and ribs. While the inserted portion is inserted into an inserted slot of the electric connector, the electric connector can be moved while the sucked cover is moved. In SMT, this action will improve the effective of the electric connector located in a PCB.

Abstract: A shielded surface mount connector mounted to a PCB includes a housing, a plurality of terminals and a shelter enclosing the housing. The housing provides a first protruding portion and a second protruding portion. The first and second protruding portions extend downwards respectively to form a first pillar and a second pillar. The shelter provides a first shielding portion and a second shielding portion for covering the first and second protruding portions respectively. The edges of the shielding portions extend downwards respectively to form a first inserting portion and a second inserting portion. As mentioned above, by inserting the first and second pillars and the two inserting portions into the corresponding holes of a PCB, the shielded surface mount connector is mounted to the edge of the PCB, which makes the electronic products much thinner due to the present invention, and saves more space of the PCB for other designs.

Abstract: A sucking cover inserted into an electric connector with terminals received therein includes a sucking portion and an insertion portion. The sucking portion has a sucking surface at the front and a catching surface at the rear. A plane sucking area is formed as a portion of the sucking surface. The sucking surface is parallel with a bottom plate of the electric connector mounted on a PCB. The catching surface is against the top of the electric connector when the sucking cover is inserted into the electric connector. The inserted portion projected from the catching surface has an inserted wall and ribs. While the inserted portion is inserted into an inserted slot of the electric connector, the electric connector can be moved while the sucked cover is moved. In SMT, this action will improve the effective of the electric connector located in a PCB.

Abstract: A shielded surface mount connector mounted to a PCB includes a housing, a plurality of terminals and a shelter enclosing the housing. The housing provides a first protruding portion and a second protruding portion. The first and second protruding portions extend downwards respectively to form a first pillar and a second pillar. The shelter provides a first shielding portion and a second shielding portion for covering the first and second protruding portions respectively. The edges of the shielding portions extend downwards respectively to form a first inserting portion and a second inserting portion. As mentioned above, by inserting the first and second pillars and the two inserting portions into the corresponding holes of a PCB, the shielded surface mount connector is mounted to the edge of the PCB, which makes the electronic products much thinner due to the present invention, and saves more space of the PCB for other designs.

Abstract: Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile.

Abstract: A method of making a photovoltaic cell includes contacting a cross-linking agent with semiconductor particles, and incorporating the semiconductor particles into the photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: A system and method of single-channel account reporting between the data-path and the control-path in a packet switch or any charging device using a similar accounting scheme. The system framework includes a packet processing module for monitoring data flow within a data path, an accounting module within the control path, and at least one destination for processing an account report provided by the accounting module. The packet processing module generates a single copy of accounting information related to the data flow, which is provided to the accounting module at a time when a triggering event is required by the SCP/PPS, CGF, or both. The accounting module generates at least one account report from the accounting information and provides the account report to a destination in accordance with an identification element of the received accounting information.

Abstract: A flexible photovoltaic cell integrated onto an active card, such as a greeting card or “smart” card, may be fabricated separately and then integrated with additional electronics on the active card. Alternatively, the photovoltaic cell may be fabricated on the active card itself, constituting, if desired, part or all of its surface design.

Abstract: A flexible photovoltaic cell integrated onto an active card, such as a greeting card or “smart” card, may be fabricated separately and then integrated with additional electronics on the active card. Alternatively, the photovoltaic cell may be fabricated on the active card itself, constituting, if desired, part or all of its surface design.

Abstract: Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile.

Abstract: A polymeric linking agent enables the manufacture of photovoltaic cells on flexible substrates, including, for example, polymeric substrates. Photovoltaic cells may be fabricated by a relatively simple continuous manufacturing process, for example, a roll-to-roll process, instead of a batch process.

Abstract: Photovoltaic modules, as well as related systems, methods and components are disclosed.

Abstract: Photovoltaic materials and methods of photovoltaic cell fabrication provide a photovoltaic cell in the form of a fiber. These fibers may be formed into a flexible fabric or textile.