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CORE-12Z

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CORE-12Z

The CORE-12Z is a 12U/16U CubeSat top solar panel, offering reliable power generation with a peak power of 9.76 W and multiple voltage options.

Typed specifications30 values

Discloses 10 of 12 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 3).

Mass
195 g
datasheet p.2 195 g CORE-12Z
Output power (BOL)
9.76 W
Peak Power · datasheet p.2 9.76 W max · CORE-12Z, peak power, one panel (AM0/temperature not stated)
Cell efficiency
30 %
gt · datasheet p.1 30 % min · UTJ solar cells, ">30% efficiency"
Form factor (as printed)
2x2
datasheet p.2 Top/Bottom side panel, form factor 2x2 CORE-12Z
Deployable
no
datasheet p.1
Supply voltage
5.2 V
OC Voltage · datasheet p.2 10.4 V OC Voltage  |  20.8 V OC Voltage
Power consumption
9.76 W
product page
TRL
9
datasheet p.1
Array configuration
body-mounted panel
datasheet p.1
Fits satellite size
12U
Suggested for · datasheet p.2 16U Suggested for
Cell type
other multi-junction
datasheet p.2 triple-junction GaAs UTJ solar cells
Cell part number
UTJ
datasheet p.1
Open-circuit voltage at the panel output (Voc)
5.2 V
CORE-12Z, OC voltage option (listed 5.2/10.4/20.8; customizab… · datasheet p.2 10.4 V CORE-12Z, OC voltage option (listed 5.2/10.4/20.8; customizab…  |  20.8 V CORE-12Z, OC voltage option (listed 5.2/10.4/20.8; customizab…
Integrated devices
RBF connector
option · datasheet p.1 magnetorquer coil option: embedded magnetorquer  |  umbilical connector option: umbilical interfaces
Flight heritage
TRL9 solution with flight heritage
datasheet p.1
Satellite class
CubeSat
datasheet p.1
End-of-life power
9.76 W
datasheet p.3
Integrated sensors (as printed)
optional embedded magnetorquer; "standard suite of sensors" (not specified)
datasheet p.3

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As published by the supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Peak Power
9.76 W
OC Voltage options
5.2/10.4/ 20.8 V
Suggested for
12U/16U
Side
Top/Bottom
Form Factor
4x4
Mass
195 g
Protection
Dual redundant

About

The CORE-12Z is a top solar panel designed for 12U and 16U CubeSats. It provides a peak power of 9.76 W and offers open-circuit voltage options of 5.2V, 10.4V, or 20.8V. This solar panel is suitable for both top and bottom mounting positions and features a 4×4 form factor. Weighing 195g, it incorporates dual redundant protection for enhanced reliability. The CORE-12Z boasts proven performance in space and includes redundant power lines, adhering to ECSS compliance. It offers customizable layout options, modular form factors, and multiple voltage options. Additional features can include add-on magnetorquers, umbilical & RBF connectors, custom sensors, and a Cubespace sensor interface.

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