Photovoltaic I–V characterisation
SolarIV Solar Cell I–V Test System
Measure illuminated and dark I–V curves, conversion efficiency, fill factor and series and shunt resistance. SolarIV-150A and SolarIV-300A combine a solar simulator, digital source meter, reference cell and analysis software.
- 40 × 40 / 60 × 60 mm
- Illuminated area
- Light & dark I–V
- Measurements
- QE-B1 included
- Reference cell
- 150A / 300A
- Configurations
Overview
About the SolarIV
SolarIV sweeps cell voltage and records current to extract Isc, Jsc, Voc, maximum power, fill factor, efficiency and resistance parameters. Forward and reverse sweeps, adjustable scan speed and repeated cycles support comparisons between devices.
Choose the simulator area to cover the active cell. A sample stage is required separately; temperature control, vacuum holding and contact geometry are selected around the sample.
Features
- Light and dark measurements with dark-current subtraction
- Reference-cell calibration and automatic repeated sweeps
- TXT and Excel data export with report generation
Applications
- Solar-cell research and process comparison
- Photovoltaic device quality control
- Illumination-dependent electrical characterisation
Technical data
Specifications & Configuration
| Models | SolarIV-150A; SolarIV-300A |
|---|---|
| Illuminated area | 40 × 40 mm (150A); 60 × 60 mm (300A) |
| AM1.5G spectral match ratio | 0.75–1.25 |
| Spatial non-uniformity | ≤ 2% |
| Temporal instability | ≤ 1% (150A); ≤ 2% (300A) |
| Illumination direction | Downward |
| Source meter | IV-2450 standard; IV-2400 optional |
| Included reference cell | QE-B1 monocrystalline silicon cell |
| Sample stage | Not included; select separately |
Available configurations
- SolarIV-150A
- 40 × 40 mm illumination; ≤ 1% temporal instability.
- SolarIV-300A
- 60 × 60 mm illumination; ≤ 2% temporal instability.
Download the datasheet
Measurements, specifications and configuration options.
Related Photoelectric Systems
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Sirius solar simulators use short-arc xenon lamps with AM1.5G filtering, adjustable irradiance and a motorised shutter. Select a 40 × 40 mm or 60 × 60 mm illuminated field and the output direction required by the experiment.
- Irradiance adjustment
- 0.2–1.2 sun
- Illuminated area
- 40 / 60 mm square
- Non-uniformity
- ≤ 2%
Programmable LED solar simulation
SS-L140 / SS-L300
A 21-wavelength LED array covers 350–1100 nm with independently controlled channels. SS-L140 and SS-L300 provide 140 mm and 300 mm square illuminated areas for steady-state photovoltaic and materials testing.
- Spectral range
- 350–1100 nm
- LED wavelengths
- 21
- Irradiance
- 100–1200 W/m²
Solar irradiance calibration
QE-B1
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.
- Cell material
- Monocrystalline Si
- Purpose
- Irradiance calibration
- Options
- Optical filters
Configure the SolarIV for your experiment
Tell us your sample size, wavelength range and measurement requirements for a configuration and quotation.
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