Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells (Amorton)
Amorton is the world's first integrated (series-connectable) amorphous silicon solar cell, developed by Panasonic. Unlike crystalline silicon, amorphous silicon features irregular atomic arrangements, leading to more frequent photon-silicon interactions and higher light absorption. This allows for the production of ultrathin films (less than 1 m) for power generation. Amorton's unique manufacturing process allows for multiple solar cells to be connected in series on a single substrate, enabling custom voltage designs for various applications. It leverages the photovoltaic effect of semiconductors to generate electricity when exposed to light. Amorton is highly sensitive to the visible light spectrum, similar to the human eye, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor lighting conditions.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amorton (Panasonic)
- Material: Amorphous Silicon
- Origin: World's first integrated amorphous silicon solar cell
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Description |
| Material Structure | Amorphous (non-crystal) silicon with irregular atomic arrangements |
| Light Absorption | Higher than crystal silicon due to frequent photon-silicon interaction |
| Film Thickness | Ultrathin, less than 1 m |
| Integration | Integrated (series-connectable) on a single substrate for custom voltage design |
| Sensitivity | High sensitivity within the visible light spectrum (approx. 400-700 nm), similar to the human eye |
| Substrate Options | Glass, Stainless steel, Film |
| Applications | Wristwatches, calculators, energy-harvesting equipment, wireless sensor networks, RFID tags, wearable terminals, toys, e-books, outdoor lighting, car accessories, security devices, IoT devices, human body sensors, temperature & humidity sensors. |
| Light Source Compatibility | Sunlight (AM-0, AM-1, AM-1.5), Incandescent light, Fluorescent light, Electric discharge lamps, LEDs |
| Standard Test Conditions (STC) | Solar irradiance: 1000W/, Spectrum: AM-1.5, Cell temperature: 25 |
| Indoor Illumination Levels | Offices: 300-600 lx, Restaurants: 75-150 lx, Emergency staircases: <75 lx |
| Outdoor Illumination Levels | 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 |
| Electrical Properties (Outdoor Use - Glass Type) | Open-circuit voltage: 0.89V/cell, Short-circuit current: 14.8mA/c, Maximum power: 7.89mW/c (AM-1.5, 100mW/c, 25) |
| Electrical Properties (Outdoor Use - Film Type) | Open-circuit voltage: 0.82V/cell, Short-circuit current: 12.0mA/c, Maximum power: 5.6mW/c (AM-1.5, 100mW/c, 25) |
| Cell Connection Structure | Integrated amorphous silicon solar cells (Type I and Type II connection) vs. Crystalline silicon solar cells |
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