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XTJ Prime Solar Cell

Spectrolab
XTJ Prime Solar Cell

Spectrolab's proven heritage triple-junction solar cell with 30.7% average BOL efficiency, dual-qualified under AIAA-S111 and AIAA-S112, available in sizes from 26 to 84 cm².

Typed specifications18 values

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Cell efficiency
30.7 %
BOL · datasheet p.1 30.7 % BOL, production average of >100,000 cells  |  26.7 % EOL, 1E15 1MeV electron
Envelope (L×W×H)
26–84 cm²
product page
Form factor (as printed)
26–84 cm²
product page
Array configuration
other
Space Qualified Triple Junction Solar Cell (bare cell product) · datasheet p.1
Cell type
triple-junction GaAs
Space Qualified Triple Junction Solar Cell · datasheet p.1
Cell part number
Spectrolab XTJ Prime
datasheet p.1
Open-circuit voltage at the panel output (Voc)
2.72 V
BOL, European standard-ECSS · datasheet p.1 2.72 V BOL, US Standard AIAA S-111-2005
Max-power voltage at the panel output (Vmp)
2.41 V
BOL, European standard-ECSS · datasheet p.1 2.41 V BOL, US Standard AIAA S-111-2005
Flight heritage
Heritage upright lattice-matched XTJ structure; AIAA-S111 & AIAA-S112 space qualified; over 320 kW of XTJ Prime delivered
datasheet p.1
Cell area
26 cm²
26cm2 class (rectangular cell w/ cropped corner) · datasheet p.2 27 cm² 27cm2 class (rectangular cell)
Panel thickness
0.14 mm
min · datasheet p.1 0.225 mm max
Power temperature coefficient
-5.6 %/°C
datasheet p.2

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As published by the supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
BOL efficiency (average)
30.7%
EOL efficiency at 1e15 fluence
26.7%
Cell technology
Heritage upright lattice matched XTJ triple-junction
Qualification standards
AIAA-S111 and AIAA-S112 (dual qualified)
Available sizes
26–84 cm²
Flight heritage
Hundreds of satellites and spacecraft
Available forms
Bare cells or CIC assemblies

About

The XTJ Prime is Spectrolab’s proven heritage triple-junction solar cell delivering 30.7% average beginning-of-life efficiency and 26.7% EOL performance at 1e15 1 MeV electron fluence. Based on the upright lattice-matched XTJ structure, it offers decades of accumulated flight heritage across commercial, civil, and defense satellite programs worldwide.

Dual-qualified under both AIAA-S111 and AIAA-S112 standards, the XTJ Prime provides flexible sizing options from 26 to 84 cm² to accommodate a wide variety of spacecraft panel designs. The dual qualification enables broader application across different program requirements. Available as bare cells or complete CIC assemblies with space-qualified coverglass, bypass diode, and interconnects. With over 500 spacecraft powered by Spectrolab cells, the XTJ Prime is a trusted choice for missions requiring proven, reliable solar power generation.

Documentation

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