September 22, 2019 by Luke James
With a name inspired by the use of multiple dies (MD) in 1 module package, the SolarMD product line from IXOLAR is famed as the go-to solution for various battery-powered, handheld, and wearable consumer products—plus, it suits applications across industry and the charging of backup batteries or small off-the-grid products.
SolarMD modules are made up of several high-efficiency monocrystalline solar cells and feature power conversion as high as 25%. They are fully encapsulated in polycarbonate film to protect from harsh environments; plus, the modules can be both manually-soldered or soldered using a low-temperature silver paste with oven curing.
There are over 20 different modules available from the SolarMD product line; however, they each share several features and characteristics.
Typically, the cell efficiency of the SolarMD family of solar modules is around 22%. This provides an extended run time in ‘low light’ conditions while simultaneously increasing battery life in a smaller footprint—allowing it to be easily deployed in portable consumer and industrial products.
In addition to the fact they can be used individually, SolarMD modules can be used and arranged in a series or parallel combinations to increase performance and meet the demands of many different applications with varying power requirements.
When used as a series, the SolarMD modules still retain their overall ~22% efficiency, which is characteristic of the IXOLAR range of SolarMD modules.
Additional features include high mechanical robustness, long life, and stable output as part of a stable package.
SolarMD modules are ideal for use across a wide range of devices in both consumer and industrial settings. With an operating temperature of −40°C to 90°C, they can be used in harsh environments—both shielded and unshielded from external elements—and both indoors and out.
IXYS states that example applications for its SolarMD modules include battery chargers for portable electronics, green electricity generation, the power backup of sensor and wearable technology, and much more.
IXOLAR's SolarMD modules are ideal for charging several types of battery-powered or green electricity products. Pictured: the front and back view of a SolarMD package. Underneath each view is their corresponding diagrams, whose annotations display their dimensions in millimetres. Image courtesy of IXYS.
SolarMD modules are ideal for use across a wide range of devices in both consumer and industrial settings. With an operating temperature of −40°C to 90°C, they can be used in harsh environments—both shielded and unshielded from external elements—and both indoors and out.
IXYS states that example applications for its SolarMD modules include battery chargers for portable electronics, green electricity generation, the power backup of sensor and wearable technology, and much more.
