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SC-3GA-4 Solar Cell Assembly

CAVU Aerospace
SC-3GA-4 Solar Cell Assembly

32% efficiency Triple Junction GaAs Solar Cell Assembly (CIC) for space applications in LEO and GEO, with 2.3 V output voltage and 480-500 mA output current.

Technical specifications

Cell Technology
GaInP / InGaAs / Ge triple junction
Efficiency (BOL)
32%
Peak Efficiency
32.63%
Open Circuit Voltage
2.666-2.680 V
Output Voltage
2.3 V
Short Circuit Current
580 mA
Output Current
480-500 mA
Maximum Power
1.331 W
Cell Area
30.15 cm2
Dimensions
80 x 40 x 0.155 mm
CIC Thickness
0.36 mm
Mass
2.4 g
Orbits
LEO, GEO

About

The CAVU SC-3GA-4 is a 32% efficiency Triple Junction GaAs Solar Cell Interconnected Cover glass (CIC) assembly for space. Uses GaInP/InGaAs/Ge triple-junction technology with integrated bypass diode. Qualified for the harsh radiation and temperature conditions of LEO and GEO missions. Supplied as a complete CIC assembly with cover glass and interconnects.

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: cavuaerospace.uk ↗