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SEMI New Activity Report Form (SNARF)



Activity Number: 5045
SNARF for: Revision of SEMI PV1-0709 Test Method for Measuring Trace Elements in Silicon Feedstock for Silicon Solar Cells by High-Mass Resolution Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry


Originating Global Technical Committee: Photovoltaic
Originating Technical Committee Region: North America
Task Force in which work is to be carried out: International PV Analytical Test Methods Task Force


1. Rationale: An Interlaboratory Round Robin Test was completed for SEMI PV1. A line item ballot is required to add the results to PV1.
Rate the Estimated Effect on the Industry
2: Major effect on an industry sector - identify the relevant sector

Rate the Estimated Technical Difficulty of the Activity
I: No Difficulty - Proven concepts and techniques exist or quick agreement anticipated

2. Scope:
a: Define the areas to be covered or addressed by this activity or document:
Results of the International Robin Robin Test.

b: Expected result of activity
Revision to an existing Standard/Guideline

3. Projected Timetable for Completion:
a: General Milestones
a. Activity Start: 07/01/2010b. 1st Draft by: 07/01/2010
c. Preballot by: d. Technical Ballot by: 08/01/2010
e. Committee Approval By:10/01/2010

b: Activity Specific Milestones
a. Proof of Concept b. Acquisition of Resources:
c. Safety Checklist Completed



Safety Considerations:
The resulting document is expected NOT to be a Safety Guideline


Intellectual Property Considerations:
a. In complying with the standard or safety guideline to be developed, the use of patented technology or a copyrighted item(s) is NOT required
b. The body of the standard and any appendices or related information sections will NOT include copyrighted material

Comments, Special Circumstances: None.

Approval: Activity approved by Committee/GCS on July 14, 2010