Agilent Technologies EasyEXPERT

13 Sollar Cell
13.6 Solar Cell IV Fwd: Solar Cell forward bias characteristics
(A.05.03.2013.0124_2013.02.27.1)
[Supported Analyzer]
B1500A
[Description]
Measures the forward bias anode voltage vs anode current characteristics of the solar cell.
[Reference]
IV and CV Characterizations of Solar/Photovoltaic Cells Using the B1500A
http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5990-4428EN.pdf
[Device Under Test]
Solar Cell
[Required Modules and Accessories]
1 unit among the followings
Agilent B1510A HPSMU
Agilent B1511A MPSMU
Agilent B1517A HRSMU
[Device Parameters]
Temp: Temperature
Icomp: Current compliance
Area: Area of solar cell
E: Input light irradiance
[Test Parameters]
IntegTime: Integration time
Anode: SMU connected to Anode terminal, primary sweep voltage output
VanodeStart: Sweep start voltage for Anode terminal
VanodeStop: Sweep stop voltage for Anode terminal
VanodeStep: Sweep step voltage for Anode terminal
Cathode: SMU or GNDU connected to Cathode terminal, constant voltage output (0V)
[Extended Test Parameters]
HoldTime: Hold time
DelayTime: Delay time
AnodeMinRng: Minimum range for the anode current measurement
[Measurement Parameters]
Ianode: Anode current of the solar cell
[User Function]
Power=-1*Ianode*Vanode
Isolar=-1*Ianode
Vsolar=Vanode
Jsolar=-1*Ianode/Area
Idiff=diff(Isolar,Vsolar)
[Analysis Function]
Pmax=max(Power)
Agilent EasyEXPERT Application Library Reference, Edition 8
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