6U 20W Solar Panel
The 6U Solar Panel provides simple power generation for 6U CubeSats
and microsats. Panels are pre‐wired in 2 separate strings, and can be
configured for independent or combined output. Additionally, each
panel comes with an integrated 1k RTD temperature sensor and
integrated photodiode sun sensor. The panels require no input power
and are designed to minimize cell temperatures.
The panels are supported by Andrews’ CORTEX 130 Electrical Power
System, which accepts up to three strings of solar panel inputs. Wired
in pairs, a single CORTEX 130 EPS card supports up to six 6U panels or
3 independent strings.
Custom panel configurations and harnesses can be designed and
fabricated upon request, inquiries are welcome.
Deliverables
• Deliverable units undergo functional testing per Andrews Space test
procedures
• Flight Units undergo workmanship Acceptance Testing
− Random Vibration
− Thermal Cycling
− Burn‐In
• Documentation
− Interface Control Document
− Acceptance Test Report (Flight Units only)
Price: $17,500 Each
All
dimensions
MM [INCHES]
Nominal Specifications
Power
19.4W (BOL, 28°C)
Thermal Performance
21.5W (BOL, ‐40°C)
17W (BOL, 70°C)
PCB
Polyimide
Cells
High Efficiency (30%) Triple Junction
GaAs cells (16 per panel) with cover glass
Integrated Sensors
1k RTD Temperature Sensor
Sun Sensor Photodiode (Optional)
Mass (approximate)
300 grams
Dimensions
340 x 180 x 1.6 mm
Qual. Thermal Vacuum
‐50 to 160 °C
8 cycles @ 1× 10‐4 Torr
4 Hour dwells
Qual. Vibration
14.1 gRMS (3 axes), 120 seconds
Qual. Shock
>1100 g, peak
Acceptance Thermal Cycle
‐25 to 150 °C
5 cycles, 4 Hr dwells
Acceptance Vibration
10.0 gRMS (3 axes), 60 seconds
Nominal specifications reflect general product features and are subject to change.
PCB
Thicknes
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Analytical power output of 6U Solar Panels versus temperature
Andrews Space products are built to AS9100C
aerospace quality standards using J‐STD‐001ES
for electronics assemblies.
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OCT2014