Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells (Amorton)
Amorton is the world's first integrated (series-connectable) amorphous silicon solar cell, developed by Panasonic. Unlike crystal silicon, amorphous silicon features irregular atomic arrangements, leading to more frequent photon-silicon interactions and higher light absorption. This allows for the creation of ultrathin films (less than 1 m) for power generation. Amorton offers flexibility in voltage design by allowing multiple cells to be connected in series on a single substrate. Its high sensitivity within the visible light spectrum also enables its use as a visible light sensor.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amorton (Panasonic)
- Material: Amorphous Silicon
- Origin: Developed in Japan (implied by AM-1.5 standard reference)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Principle of Power Generation | Photovoltaic effect of semiconductors; generation of electrons and holes when exposed to light, collected by internal electric field at p/n junction. |
| Cell Connection Structure | Integrated amorphous silicon solar cells (Type II connection) vs. Crystalline silicon solar cells (severed and connected). |
| Light Source Compatibility | Sunlight (AM-0, AM-1, AM-1.5), Incandescent light, Fluorescent light, Electric discharge lamps, Light-emitting diodes (LED). |
| Illumination Levels (Reference Conditions) | Indoor: Offices/conference rooms (300-600 lx), Restaurants/coffee shops (75-150 lx), Indoor emergency staircases (<75 lx). Outdoor: Sunny Noon (100,000 lx), Sunny 10:00 a.m. (65,000 lx), Sunny 3:00 p.m. (35,000 lx), Cloudy Noon (32,000 lx). |
| Spectral Sensitivity | Similar to human eye sensitivity within the visible light spectrum (approx. 400-700 nm). |
| Standard Test Conditions (STC) | Solar irradiance: 1000W/, Spectrum: AM-1.5, Cell temperature: 25. |
| Electrical Properties (Outdoor Use - Glass Type) | Open-circuit voltage: 0.89V/cell, Short-circuit current: 14.8mA/c, Maximum power: 7.89mW/c (Light source: AM-1.5, 100mW/, 25). |
| Electrical Properties (Outdoor Use - Film Type) | Open-circuit voltage: 0.82V/cell, Short-circuit current: 12.0mA/c, Maximum power: 5.6mW/c (Light source: AM-1.5, 100mW/, 25). |
| Relationship between Cell Area/Rows and Electrical Properties | Current is proportional to cell area. Voltage is doubled with doubled number of cells in series. Adjustable electrical properties by changing number of cells and cell area. |
| Substrate Types | Glass, Stainless steel, Film. |
Applications
Amorton is suitable for a wide range of applications including wristwatches, calculators, energy-harvesting equipment, wireless sensor networks, RFID tags, RF remote controls, power sources for wearable terminals, toys, e-books, garden lights, car accessories, security devices, IoT devices, and human body/temperature/humidity sensors. It is also used as a visible light sensor.
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