News Release from: Clare
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 27 November 2003
New technology produces scaleable solar cell
The CPC1810 solar cell is activated by either natural sunlight or artificial light and produces a floating source voltage,up to 7.5V and current output of 12uA.
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The CPC1810 solar cell is activated by either natural sunlight or artificial light and produces a floating source voltage, up to 7.5V and current output of 12uA. Initial samples are packaged in a 4-pin TO-39 can with a clear surface for light transmission. Additional package options will be available in the near future as well as individual die or whole wafers.
The enabling capability behind the CPC1810 solar cell is Clare's photovoltaic technology.
Clare is a leader in photovoltaic technology as a result of 20 plus years of experience using photovoltaic cells in its optically coupled solid-state relays.
These photovoltaic cells are manufactured using Clare's state of the art, silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology.
The solar cell SOI technology is scalable.
As a result, Clare is currently developing additional solar cell products for higher voltages and currents that different applications require.
An entire family of parts ranging from 2 to 30V with a variety of output currents will soon be introduced.
Additionally, since there is excellent electrical isolation between circuit elements on the photovoltaic die, it is possible to add other power management circuitry or logic control options with minimal added cost to the product.
The CPC1810 replaces discrete component solutions while offering the advantages of semiconductor miniature size and reliability.
The CPC1810 solar cell is ideal for use in a variety of applications including solar battery chargers, battery operated equipment, portable electronics, consumer applications, off-grid installation, wireless sensors and detectors, self- powered sunlight/light detection and remote installation products.
It can provide trickle charge to battery-operated systems thus increasing battery life, and preventing total discharge, or nonoperation due to battery drain.
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