1U Solar Panel
Aphelion Orbitals
The Aphelion Cubesat solar panels utilize flight-proven, high efficiency 30.5% triple junction solar cells and a reliable bonding technique.
Typed specifications28 values
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- Mass
- 48 g min · 48 g - 380 g over the 1U...6U/custom range · datasheet p.1 380 g max · 48 g - 380 g over the 1U...6U/custom range | 48–380 g
- Output power (BOL)
- 150 W up to · datasheet p.1 150 W max · 1U, 2U, 3U, 6U and custom configurations providing up to 150 W
- Cell efficiency
- 30.5 % datasheet p.1 30.5 % min · efficiency >30.5%
- Form factor (as printed)
- 1U datasheet p.1
- Supply voltage
- 22 V nom. · datasheet p.1
- Operating temperature
- -40 °C min · datasheet p.1 125 °C max | -40–125 °C temperature range -40 to 125 C
- Design lifetime
- 2 years minimum in LEO · datasheet p.1 2 years min · radiation tolerance provides minimum 2 years lifespan in LEO
- Fits satellite size
- 1U datasheet p.1
- Cell type
- triple-junction GaAs high efficiency 30.5% triple junction solar cells (material n… · datasheet p.1
- Open-circuit voltage at the panel output (Voc)
- 22 V up to · datasheet p.1
- Number of strings
- 1 panels up to 3U contain one series string · datasheet p.1
- Integrated devices
- temperature sensor built-in LM76 temperature sensor · datasheet p.1 coarse sun sensor rough sun sensor / integrated light sensor
- Connector
- Hirose 1.25 mm: 4-pin connector for power output, 8-pin connector for temperature and light sensor (up to 3U panel); 6U has two sets of 4-pin power connectors datasheet p.1 8-pin Hirose 1.25mm data | 4-pin Hirose 1.25mm power
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.1
- Max-power current (Imp)
- 0.495 A current per cell at 2200 mV · datasheet p.1
- Substrate
- FR4 PCB gold plated and shielded FR4 PCB · datasheet p.1
- Integrated sensors (as printed)
- Built-in LM76 temperature sensor and rough (light) sun sensor for panel monitoring and diagnostics datasheet p.1
- Indicative price
- 1 499–13 500 EUR price range over the product line ($1499 - $13500) · datasheet p.1
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- Cell efficiency
- 30.5% triple junction
- Output power
- up to 150 W
- Output voltage
- up to 22 V
- Lifetime
- minimum 2 years in LEO
- Data connector
- 8-pin Hirose 1.25 mm
- Operating temperature
- -40 to 125 °C
About
The Aphelion Cubesat solar panels are designed for small satellite applications, specifically Cubesats. They incorporate flight-proven, high-efficiency 30.5% triple junction solar cells, which are radiation hardened and come with cover glass and an antireflective coating. The cells are integrated using a reliable bonding technique. These solar panels are available in various configurations including 1U, 2U, 3U, 6U, and custom sizes, capable of providing up to 150W of power. Panels up to 3U typically contain one series string of cells, while the 6U panel contains two series strings, providing up to 22V output. For monitoring and diagnostics, each panel includes an integrated temperature sensor and a light sensor.
Documentation
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