PowerFilm®
Incredible paperthin ultra lightweight
solar panels - Virtually indestructible.
The wireless electronics series offers a new opportunity to solve
the old problem of limited power for wireless electronics in portable and
remote applications. These modules are lightweight, paper thin, and durable.
With their ultra-film profile, they are easily integrated with devices
for solar recharging or direct powering. Specifically developed to recharge
AA, AAA, plus 6 and 12 volt batteries.
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Operating Voltage
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4.8 V
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Operating Current
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20 mA
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Typical Voc
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6.4 V
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Typical Isc
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24 mA
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Total Size
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94mm x 20mm (3.7 x 1.2 inches)
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Aperture Size
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80mm x 20mm (3.2 x 1.2 inches)
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Total Thickness
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0.2mm (8mil)
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Weight
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3.9g (0.1oz)
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Introduction to PowerFilm®
PowerFilm®
PowerFilm® is the world’s leading thin
film photovoltaics. PowerFilm products are paper thin, offer unsurpassed
flexibility, are durable, and have a significant weight advantage over
heavier metal-based and glass-based solar modules.
The PowerFilm product line offers a full line of products for diverse
applications and use environments. The line ranges from small 3-volt modules
for wireless electronics to modules 20 Watts and larger. There are PowerFilm
solar modules specifically designed for wireless electronics, RC aircraft,
and permanent outdoor applications.
PowerFilm can be easily integrated with devices. Its thin profile and
flexibility make it a top choice of product designers and engineers.
Imagine taking paper-thin plastic film and making it generate power again
and again.
That’s PowerFilm.
PowerFilm integrated solar modules have a paper thin durable polymer substrate
2 mils (0.05 mm) or less thick and are monolithically integrated. Environmentally-friendly
amorphous silicon is the semiconductor absorber layer.
PowerFilm is developed and manufactured by Iowa Thin Film Technologies
(ITFT).
Founded in 1988, ITFT is the leader in monolithically-integrated semiconductor
devices on plastic, using its proprietary roll-to-roll manufacturing
technology platform.
Modules in the PowerFilm® Wireless Electronics
Series offer a new opportunity to solve the old problem of limited power
for wireless electronics for portable and remote applications. PowerFilm®
Wireless Electronics modules are lightweight, paper thin, and durable.
Their ultra-thin profile enables them to be easily integrated with devices
for solar recharging or direct powering. Modules have been specifically
developed to recharge AA, AAA, and 6- and 12-volt batteries. These modules
do not have a UVstabilized surface. For connection, just solder or crimp
to the copper tape.
The PowerFilm® RC Aircraft Series modules are designed to be easily
integrated with RC Aircraft. These PowerFilm® modules are very lightweight,
can be soldered to from the back of the module via the extended copper
tape, and have an extra edge seal for protection from fuel contamination
and weather. Modules are available with a strong pressure sensitive adhesive
for simple bonding. These modules do not have a UVstabilized surface.
For connection, just solder to the copper tape.
The PowerFilm® WeatherPro™ Series is the right choice for permanent outdoor applications
that are directly exposed to the elements. The especially rugged construction
of these PowerFilm® modules includes a UV-stabilized surface, extra
edge seal for weather protection, and tin-coated copper leads that extend
from the module. Coating the leads with an RTV silicon compound can provide
a tightly sealed package.
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