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PVE300 Photovoltaic Device Spectral Response

PVE300  Photovoltaic Device Spectral Response

PVE300 Photovoltaic Device Spectral Response

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Overview: The PVE300 is a comprehensive solution for determining the spectral response, external quantum efficiency (EQE), and internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of solar cells. It is essential for both research and production quality processes in photovoltaic device characterization.
Key Features:
  • Speed and Accuracy: Utilizes a monochromatic probe and NMI traceable calibrated reference diodes for quick and accurate solar cell characterization.
  • Device Compatibility: Supports a wide range of photovoltaic devices including c:Si, mc:Si, a:Si, µ:Si, CdTe, CIGS, CIS, CZTS, Ge, dye-sensitized, organic/polymer, multi-junction, quantum well, quantum dot, chalcogenides, and perovskites.
  • Electrical Interface: Offers a full range of detection electronics for various device types, accommodating AC or DC modes.
  • Spectral Range: Standard range is 300-1100nm, extendable to 1800nm and beyond.
  • Ease of Use: Fully automated via USB and controlled by Benwin+ software, providing direct measurement results.
  • Flexibility: Includes options for different mounts, integrating sphere accessory, and motorized XY stage for device mapping.
System Components:
  • Constant Current Power Supply: Ensures stable lamp output for xenon, quartz halogen, and solar simulator light sources.
  • Monochromatic Probe: Dual Xenon/quartz halogen source with a 300mm focal length monochromator for optimal illumination.
  • Detection Electronics: Includes various amplifiers and controllers for precise measurement.
  • DTR6 Integrating Sphere: Measures total reflectance and transmittance.
  • Reference Detectors: Calibrated photodiodes for accurate measurements.
  • BenWin+ Control Software: Automates system calibration and device measurements, with data export capabilities.
Configuration Options:
  • Measurement Modes: Single point or device mapping with motorized XY stage.
  • Spectral Range: Options for different monochromatic probe ranges and reference diodes.
  • Sample Mounts: Various mounts for different contact devices and temperature control.
  • Probe Modes: AC, DC, and chopped modes available.
  • Detection Electronics: Specific amplifiers for different cell types.
  • Reflectance/Transmittance Measurement: Integrating sphere inclusion for total reflectance or transmittance.
Optional Extras:
  • Multiple Light Bias Sources: Required for multi-junction devices.
  • Voltage Biasing: Important for multiple junction cells and thin film devices.
  • Custom Electrical Probe: Custom probing schemes and motorized stage for multiple device measurement.
  • High Irradiance Monochromatic Bias Source: Provides a tunable source for multiple junction cells.
  • Temperature Sensor: Non-contact infrared sensor for accurate temperature measurement.
  • Programmable Bias Source: Includes a solenoid-based shutter and motorized slit for irradiance variation.
  • Custom Sample Mount: Design service for specific application needs.
Specifications:
  • Monochromatic Probe: Features include adjustable bandwidth, resolution, and wavelength accuracy.
  • Temperature-Controlled Vacuum Mount: Provides temperature control and stability for samples.
  • Solar Simulator: Ensures uniform illumination with variable intensity.
  • Reference Diodes: Silicon and Germanium diodes with PTB traceability.
  • Voltage Bias: Range and current limit specifications for Keithley 2400.
  • XY Stage: Offers precise travel and resolution.
  • DTR6 Integrating Sphere: Details on port size, coating, and detector options.
  • Interface: Controlled via BenWin+ software and USB.
Contact Information: Bentham Instruments Limited, Reading, UK. Phone: 00 44 (0) 118 975 1355, Email: [email protected], Web: www.bentham.co.uk
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PVE300 Photovoltaic Device Spectral Response EQE (IPCE), IQE

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PVE300 The PVE300 is a turnkey solution for the determination of solar cell spectral response/ EQE (IPCE) and IQE. The ability to characterise both photovoltaic devices and materials renders the PVE300 a key component in research and production-line quality processes. Using a monochromatic probe and NMI traceable calibrated reference diodes, the PVE300 allows the quick and accurate determination of solar cell characteristics. Measurement of all Device Types Compatible with all types of photovoltaic devices and architectures: c:Si, mc:Si, a:Si, µ:Si, CdTe, CIGS, CIS, CZTS, Ge, dye-sensitised,...

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Measurement of spectral response/external quantum efficiency (IPCE) Measurement of total reflectance and transmittance Convert EQE to internal quantum efficiency

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PVE300 System Components Monochromatic Probe A dual Xenon/ quartz halogen source and TMc300, 300mm focal length monochromator ensures optimum illumination from the UV to the NIR. Operation in AC or DC mode. DTR6 Integrating Sphere The DTR6 integrating sphere is mounted on an optical rail to the upper of the PVE300 chamber to allow the measurement of total reflectance and total transmittance Constant Current Power Supply A 610 constant current supply is required for each light source (xenon, quartz halogen and solar simulator). The excellent stability of the 610 ensures constant lamp output. Detection...

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ther a monochromatic probe ation at the plane of the mounted and electrically or is inserted to relay the sphere for the measurement of ctance. BenWin+ Control Software Fully automating the PVE300 over the USB interface, Benwin+ allows quick and easy system calibration and device measurements. Data may be analysed directly or exported to another platform as required. Relay Optic A reflective optic relays an image of the monochromator exit port onto the sample plane, providing a probe of any shape up to 6x6mm. Solar Simulator A variable intensity quartz halogen-based solar simulator with computer...

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Configuration The following options are required for the configuration of the PVE300. Single point measurement or device mapping PVE300: Single point sample measurement PVE300_XY: Includes motorised X-Y stage allowing the determination of device uniformity and IPCE . Spectral range Monochromatic probe 300-1100nm, Si reference diode Monochromatic probe 300-1800nm, Si and Ge reference diodes Maximum range 250-3000nm: Please enquire Sample Mount Temperature controlled vacuum mount: Measurement of front/ front and front/ rear contact devices with sample temperature control PV_SS6: Measurement of...

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Optional Extras The PVE300 has been designed to be compatible with all types of photovoltaic device and architectures. The following extras are included to meet with specific device requirements. Multiple Light Bias Sources In the measurement of multi-junction devices, multiple solar simulators are required, one to bias the subcell under test at one sun, the other filtered simulator to ensure that the non–tested subcells are sufficiently illuminated that they do not current limit the tested subcell response. Voltage Biasing In the case of multiple junction cells and some thin film devices, testing...

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Specifications Automation Monochromatic Probe Probe light source: 75W Xenon and 100W Quartz halogen Software control: BenWin+ Windows application Triple grating, symmetric, single Czerny -Turner, 300mm focal length configuration: Bandwidth: Adjustable fixed slit, 1-10nm typical Wavelength Range: Wavelength accuracy: Reference Diodes Silicon 300-1100nm; Diode & Range: Relay Optic: Probe size: Voltage Bias (Keithley 2400) Voltage Range: Current Limit: DTR6 Integrating Sphere Temperature-Controlled Vacuum Mount Temperature Feedback: Ba2SO4 Silicon/ Germanium/ SiliconInGaAs sandwich Centrally-positioned...

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