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32% Efficiency Triple Junction GaAs Solar Cell

CAVU Aerospace
32% Efficiency Triple Junction GaAs Solar Cell

A premium, high-efficiency triple-junction GaAs solar cell designed for space missions, offering 32% efficiency at BOL and robust radiation tolerance for LEO and deep space applications.

Typed specifications23 values

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Mass
2.4 g
nom. · datasheet p.2 2.4 g bare cell, 2.40+/-0.35 g  |  2.4 g
Output power (BOL)
1.33 W
product page
Cell efficiency
32 %
datasheet p.2 32 % average, AM0, 1 sun, 1353 W/m2, 25 C
Envelope (L×W×H)
(80.0±0.1)×(40.0±0.1)×(0.155±0.020)
datasheet p.2 80.0 x 40.0 x 0.155 bare cell, +/-0.1 / +/-0.1 / +/-0.020 mm  |  40.15 x 80.15 solar cell assembly (CIC), +/-0.05 mm
Supply voltage
2.67 V
product page
Power consumption
1.33 W
product page
Array configuration
solar cell assembly (CIC)
Cover Glass Integrated Cell, CIC-3GA-4 · datasheet p.1
Cell type
triple-junction GaAs
n/p triple-junction GaInP2/GaAs/Ge on Ge substrate · datasheet p.2
Cell part number
SC-3GA-4 (CIC-3GA-4)
datasheet p.1
Open-circuit voltage at the panel output (Voc)
2.68 V
average open circuit voltage of one cell · datasheet p.2
Short-circuit current (Isc)
0.58 A
average short circuit current of one cell · datasheet p.2
Cell area
30.15 cm²
datasheet p.2
Coverglass thickness
120 µm
QIOPTIQ CMX, 120+/-20 um · datasheet p.3
Panel thickness
0.36 mm
CIC thickness, +/-0.01 mm · datasheet p.3
Bypass diodes
per cell
discrete Si bypass diode on the assembly · datasheet p.3
Power temperature coefficient
-6.6 %/°C
Voc coefficient, 1 MeV 5e14 e/cm2, 15-75 C · datasheet p.4 -6.2 %/°C Voc coefficient, BOL, 15-75 C
Degradation over life
18 %
max · electro irradiation, 1 MeV, 1e15 e/cm2 · datasheet p.2

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As published by the supplier17 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Efficiency at BOL
32%
Open circuit voltage (Voc)
2.666 V
Maximum power (Pmax)
1.331 W
Efficiency (AM0 spectrum, 25°C)
32.63%
Radiation tolerance
Maintains efficiency after exposure to high radiation levels
Temperature stability
Optimized for a wide range of temperatures
PN junction structure
n/p triple-junction, GaInP2/Gassing/Ge
Top electrode
AuGeNi/Au/Ag/Au
Bottom electrode
Pd/Ag/Au
Antireflection film
TiOx/Al2O3
Bypass diode
External bypass diode
Area
30.15 cm2
Weight
2.40±0.35 g
Short Circuit Isc
580 mA
Fill Factor
0.855
Absorptance
≤0.92
Emittance
0.84±0.03

About

The 32% Efficiency Triple Junction GaAs Solar Cell is a premium, high-efficiency solar cell engineered for space missions demanding robust and reliable energy sources. Its advanced triple-junction design, incorporating GaInP/InGaAs/Ge layers, is optimized to capture a broad spectrum of solar wavelengths, thereby maximizing power generation for satellites and spacecraft. With an impressive 32% efficiency at the beginning of life (BOL), this solar cell delivers superior performance and radiation tolerance, making it an ideal choice for both low-Earth orbit (LEO) and deep space missions. Key features include high efficiency (32% at BOL), triple junction technology for optimized energy capture across different wavelengths, and robust radiation resistance to maintain significant efficiency after prolonged exposure to the harsh space radiation environment. Its lightweight and compact design further enhances its suitability for satellites and spacecraft with strict weight limitations. The solar cell is specifically engineered to withstand high doses of radiation typically encountered in space, retaining a significant portion of its efficiency even after intense radiation exposure, ensuring its suitability for long-duration missions. It also boasts excellent temperature stability, optimized for a wide range of temperatures to enable stable operation in extreme space environments.

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