CubeSat GaAs Solar Panels
Triple-junction GaAs solar panels for CubeSats. Up to 29.5% efficiency, 36.85 mW/cm² in LEO. Available in fixed and deployable wing configurations for 6U–16U platforms.
Technical specifications
- Cell efficiency
- up to 29.5%
- Power density (AM0)
- 36.85 mW/cm²
- Cell technology
- Triple junction GaInP/GaInAs/Ge
- 6U fixed power
- 20 W
- 8U fixed power
- 25 W
- Single deployable wing power
- 17.5–25 W
- Temperature range
- -40°C to +85°C
About
NanoAvionics CubeSat GaAs Solar Panels use triple-junction GaInP/GaInAs/Ge space-grade solar cells with integrated bypass diodes to protect strings from shadowing or individual cell failure. Available in fixed and deployable wing configurations.
| Configuration | Power |
|---|---|
| 6U fixed | 20 W |
| 8U fixed | 25 W |
| Single deployable wing | 17.5–25 W |
| Double deployable wings | 35–50 W |
| Triple deployable wings | 75 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cell efficiency | up to 29.5% |
| Power density (AM0, LEO) | 36.85 mW/cm² |
| Cell technology | Triple junction GaInP/GaInAs/Ge |
| PCB thickness | 1–1.6 mm |
| Temperature range | -40°C to +85°C |
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
