Can microprocesssor produce solar energy?? If we...?

Question

Can microprocessor produce solar energy if we open the cases and expose the silicon to direct sunlight??? After that how can we use it? This is for our investigatory project

Answer 1

to the best of my knowledge it wouldn't work.
Microprocessors are made out of silicon like solar cells but the process is different.
Solar Cells are made by adding impurities to two layers of silicon. phosphorus on one layer, boron on the other. and is backed with a layer of metal and a topped off with a metal grid.
Microprocessors are made by etching conductor paths into layers of silicon to form a complex system of gates and circuits.
Great thinking, though

Answer 2

If it's an investigatory project, try it! The most common microprocessors and solar cells use the same basic silicon semiconductor process. I don't know how and when the processes diverge, but I wouldn't be surprised to find hybrid wafers in the future. I could foresee a photovoltaic wafer with just enough electronics to perform a useful power-related function, such as isolating a defective cell. I could also see a microprocessor with just enough area dedicated to photovoltaics to power the micropressor. That could minimize the cost of a one-chip device for a remote application.

Answer 3

no