Tau Science Corporation develops high speed characterization tools for photovoltaic cell manufacturers. It specializes in defect detection and cell performance monitoring in photovoltaic device characterization and semiconductor capital equipment designing. The company offers Flash QETMsystem, a diagnostic tool to photovoltaic manufacturers and researchers; and IRIS system, an in-line screening tool for identifying solar cells with shunt defects. Tau Science Corporation also provides analytical services to support research and development, ramp, and production of photovoltaic systems, including hotspot (shunt) defect screening, high resolution forward and reverse bias electroluminescent imaging, and sample reports and shipping services