1U Solar Panel

The EnduroSat 1U Solar Panel utilizes two highly efficient triple junction solar cells. The Solar Panel supports multiple integrated sensors and is fully compliant with the CubeSat standard. The Z axis variant of the solar panel is compatible with the EnduroSat UHF Antenna II. The high power generation capabilities, radiation and temperature resilience of the solar panel ensure smooth space operations. The 1U Solar Panel has flight heritage.

Features:

  • Efficiency 29.5%
  • Triple Junction Solar Cells InGaP/GaAs/Ge for Space Applications
  • Internal By-pass diode for reverse bias protection
  • Fully qualified under ESA Standard ECSS E ST20-08C for LEO and GEO orbit
  • High Radiation Resistance
  • Cover glass
  • Sun Sensor
  • Multiple panels can be connected in series or parallel
  • Plated, countersink mounting holes with ground connection
  • Available with integrated magnetorquer (MTQ)
  • X/Y side solar panel mass: 44g (53g with MTQ)
  • Z side solar panel mass: 48g (58g with MTQ)

Includes:

  • Cover glass
  • Sun Sensor
  • Plated, countersink mounting holes with ground connection
  • Packed in a custom box
  • 5 hours of engineering support
  • Full warranty
  • Technical information (Datasheet)

Qualification:

Fully qualified under ESA Standard ECSS E ST20-08C for LEO and GEO orbit

Space qualification tests are performed on the Qualification Engineering Model. Qualification test levels and duration will follow the ESA standard ECSS-E-ST-10-03C and GEVS: GSFC-STD-7000A.

Specifications
Efficiency:
29.5 %
Solar Cell Thickness:
150 μm ± 20 μm
Solar Cell Mass:
81-89 mg/cm^2
Temperature Sensor Accuracy:
(±1.5°C from -25°C to 85°C) ; (±2.0°C from -55°C to 125°C)
Maximum Voltage:
4.66 V
Maximum Current:
517 mA
PCB Thickness:
1.6 mm
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