Solar irradiance calibration
QE-B1 Reference Solar Cell
QE-B1 is a monocrystalline silicon reference solar cell for setting the irradiance of a solar simulator before photovoltaic I–V measurements. Filter options adapt the reference response to the measurement.
- Monocrystalline Si
- Cell material
- Irradiance calibration
- Purpose
- Optical filters
- Options
- NIST-traceable data
- Calibration
Overview
About the QE-B1
QE-B1 supplies the irradiance reference used to calculate solar-cell conversion efficiency from an illuminated I–V measurement. The reference-cell calibration is applied before measuring the test device.
Select the filter and calibration configuration with the simulator spectrum and device response in mind.
Features
- Reference cell for solar-simulator irradiance adjustment
- Different optical-filter configurations available
- Calibration data traceable to NIST
Applications
- Solar simulator calibration
- Photovoltaic I–V test benches
- Comparison of solar-cell conversion efficiency
Technical data
Specifications & Configuration
| Model | QE-B1 |
|---|---|
| Cell material | Monocrystalline silicon |
| Calibration purpose | Absolute irradiance of the test light source |
| Filter options | Different optical filters available |
| Traceability | NIST-traceable calibration data |
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Measurements, specifications and configuration options.
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Configure the QE-B1 for your experiment
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