Solar Cell I-V Measurement Systems
This system includes the light source, the measurement electronics, computer, and software needed to measure solar cell I-V curves. Its solar simulator illuminates the test device while the electronic load sweeps the cell voltage from a reverse-bias condition, through the power quadrant, and beyond Voc. The system's computer gathers data, calculates solar cell parameters, generates printable test reports, and saves test data in text files.
The solar simulator and test fixture are selected according to your requirements. Sweep range, direction, and rate are adjustable.
Basic System Features
- Class-ABA solar simulator
- Computes solar cell parameters including Voc, Isc, Jsc, Vmax, Imax, Pmax, and efficiency
- Measures light and dark I-V characteristics
- Irradiance monitor to compensate for lamp flicker and drift
- Uses 4-wire interface to test device mounting and contacting fixtures
- Automatic solar simulator shutter control
- Computer, LCD monitor, keyboard, and I-V measurement software
- Instruction manual
Options
- Setup and training at customer's site
- Class-AAA solar simulator (instead of Class-ABA)
- Alternative solar simulator beam sizes, including 21 cm x 21 cm, 16 cm x 16 cm, 10 cm x 10 cm, and 5 cm x 5 cm
- Flexible current and voltage ranges
- Temperature-controlled vacuum test fixture
- Provide measurement results to your database
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IV5 | IV10 | IV16 | IV16K | IV21 | IV21K |
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Solar Simulator Area |
50 mm x 50 mm |
100 mm x 100 mm |
160 mm x 160 mm | 210 mm x 210 mm | ||
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Irradiance Monitor |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Voltage Ranges |
± 2.0 V ± 10.0 V |
± 2.0 V ± 20.0 V |
± 2.0 V | ± 2.0 V ± 20.0 V |
± 2.0 V | ± 2.0 V ± 20.0 V |
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Current Ranges |
0.1 mA |
0.1 mA |
± 4.0 A ± 10.0 A ± 16.0 A |
0.1 mA |
± 4.0 A ± 10.0 A ± 16.0 A |
0.1 mA |
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4 Wire Connection to Customer's Devices |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Solar Simulator Class |
ABA AAA (optional) |
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ASTM Method E 948-09 compliant |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Setup and Training at Your Site |
Optional, contact PV Measurements, Inc. for details. |
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Reverse Bias Leakage Test Function |
Optional | |||||
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Computed Solar Cell Parameters |
Voc, Isc, Jsc, Vmax, Imax, Pmax, and efficiency | |||||
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Automated Cell Handling Interface |
Optional | |||||
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Measures Dark and Light I-V Characteristics |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Other options are available; contact us to discuss your requirements. Please note that customized systems are designed to meet your needs. Individual systems vary in appearance, components, and features.
Please review the Solar Cell I-V Measurement System Catalog and contact PV Measurements at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to get the solar cell measurement system for your research.
Measure the current-voltage (I-V) characteristics of any type of solar cell, including:
- Mono crystalline silicon (Si)
- Multi crystalline silicon (mc-Si)
- Amorphous silicon (a-Si)
- Gallium arsenide (GaAs)
- Gallium indium arsenide (GaInAs)
- Gallium aluminum arsenide (GaAlAs)
- Gallium indium phosphite (GaInP)
- Cadmium telluride (CdTe)
- Indium phosphite (InP)
- Zinc oxide (ZnO)
- Copper indium selenide (CIS)
- Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS)
- Dye sensitized (DSSC)
- Inorganic
- Organic
- Polymer
- Single junction
- Multi junction - we do not offer spectrally-adjustable solar simulators
- Substrate
- Superstrate
Call +1 303.386.3950 or email pvmsales@ for more information on solar cell I-V testing equipment or solar cell QE measurement systems
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