Flash Solar Simulators

The PSS-series of flash (or pulsed) solar simulators are designed to illuminate large photovoltaic devices up to 2 × 2 m in size with up to 1 sun irradiance, with spectral matching to terrestrial (AM1.5G) or space (AM0) conditions. Spectral match must be selected at the time of order and cannot be changed after production. The system comes with an included device trolley, with a tilted target plane calibrated for the system.

These systems are based on a heavy-duty xenon flash lamp, combined with spectral filtering and a built-in beam conditioning reflector. The standard flash measurement window is 0.2 ms, but an optional pulse current regulator can be selected to allow for a flat, stable pulse within a measurement window of 4.0 ms.

This product includes a flash head, power supply, flash lamp, air mass filter, variable attenuator, temperature sensor, system housing, current-voltage measurement system, computer, and sample trolley.

Please see the table below to select the best IV measurement system for your application.

Specifications:
Spectral Match: up to Class A, see table below
Spatial Non-Uniformity: Class A
Temporal Instability: Class A
Target Size: 0.9 × 0.9 m - 2 × 2 m, see table below
Spectral Range: Depends on AM filter selection
Collimation: Non-collimated

Please note: Mains voltage must be selected at the time of purchase, and cannot be changed after production.

$ 99,999.00

The FLASH-ST4 pulse stretcher integrates with Sciencetech flash light sources and solar simulators that operate with the Speedotron 2403CX or 4803CX power pack.
The stretcher is connected in-line between the power pack and the flash light source or solar simulator housing. The FLASH-ST4 produces a flat-top light pulse of up to 4ms duration, with maximum +/-3% amplitude variation during the pulse.

Sciencetech can produce customer flash pulse stretchers depending on your design requirements. Please talk to a technical support representative for more information.

$ 30,000.00

Sciencetech’s FSSP-HC-B highly collimated flash solar simulator is capable of illuminating targets up to 1.8 x 1.5m (or 1.5m diameter) with highly collimated light (up to 0.5° half angle). This allows testing of concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) or other applications requiring extremely high collimation.

This product includes a power supply, collimating mirror, and lamp. Air mass filters are available separately (AM1.5D and AM1.5G, with additional filters available upon request). Available accessories include IV measurement systems, pre-configured host computers, and sample holding and cooling options. Please inquire with Sciencetech technical support staff about our automation and assembly line manufacturing partners.

Spectral Match: Class A
Spatial Non-Uniformity: Class B
Temporal Instability: Class A
Target Size: 1.8m × 1.5m (1 Sun)
Working Distance: 5m
Pulse Length: 500µs at 90% of peak intensity, and 2.5ms at 50% of peak intensity
Collimation: 0.5° half angle

$ 130,000.00

Sciencetech's FSSP solar simulator is designed to illuminate targets of 1x1m with 1 sun, or smaller targets with multiple suns. The default spectral match is to ASTM AM1.5G. The flash itself is a stable 1ms length, with options available (purchased separately) to stretch the pulse. Timing and number of flashes can be computer controlled. This unit is a Class AAA flash solar simulator by default, with options available to reduce spatial uniformity in order to increase target size.

Sciencetech can also offer increased spectral ranges and other additional features upon request.

This product includes a flash system, power supply, lamp, and an air mass filter (AM1.5G). Other filters are available at additional cost. Available accessories include IV measurement systems, pre-configured host computers, and sample holding and cooling options. Please inquire with Sciencetech technical support staff about our automation and assembly line manufacturing partners.

Spectral Match: Class A
Spatial Non-Uniformity: Class A
Temporal Instability: Class A
Target Size: 1m × 1m (1 Sun) (Smaller targets available at higher intensities.)
Working Distance: 5-10m
Pulse Length: 1ms (Pulse stretching available)
Collimation: 2° half angle

$ 42,816.00

Sciencetech’s FSSP-HC-A highly collimated flash solar simulator is capable of illuminating targets up to 1.8 × 1.5m (or 1.5m diameter) with highly collimated light (up to 0.5° half angle). This allows testing of concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) or other applications requiring extremely high collimation. Within the illuminated area, the central 1 × 1m or larger meets Class A uniformity requirements. Please speak with your Sciencetech technical support staff for Class A uniformity matching over the entire illumination area. The default spectral match is to ASTM AM1.5D.

This product includes a flash system, power supply, collimating mirror, and lamp. Air mass filters are available separately (AM1.5D and AM1.5G, with additional filters available upon request). Available accessories include IV measurement systems, pre-configured host computers, and sample holding and cooling options. Please inquire with Sciencetech technical support staff about our automation and assembly line manufacturing partners.

Spectral Match: Class A
Spatial Non-Uniformity: Class A (Central 1m × 1m)
Temporal Instability: Class A
Target Size: 1.8m × 1.5m (1 Sun)
Working Distance: 5m
Pulse Length: 500µs at 90% of peak intensity, and 2.5ms at 50% of peak intensity
Collimation: 0.5° half angle

$ 150,000.00

Sciencetech’s FSSC flash solar simulator is designed to illuminate small photovoltaic devices up to 5cm × 5cm in size with up to 4000 Suns peak intensity. The default spectral match is to ASTM AM1.5G, using a heavy-duty xenon flash lamp and spectral filtering. The flash is 500µs at 90% of peak intensity, and 2.5ms at 50% of peak intensity, but pulse stretching options are available for longer, flatter pulses (purchased separately). The uniformity of the system is better than 2% at the target plane.

This product includes a flash system, power supply, and lamp. Air mass filters are sold separately (AM1.5G). Other filters are available at additional cost. Available accessories include IV measurement systems, pre-configured host computers, and sample holding and cooling options.

Spectral Match: Class A
Spatial Non-Uniformity: Class A
Temporal Instability: Class A
Target Size: 5cm × 5cm (up to 4000 Suns)
Working Distance: 3mm
Pulse Length: 500µs at 90% of peak intensity, and 2.5ms at 50% of peak intensity
Collimation: Non-collimated

$ 109,620.00