Panasonic
Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells
Amorphous Photosensors
General Catalog of Specifications for
Lighting Levels lndoors and Outdoors
Outdoor lighting levels
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lndoor lighting levels
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Amorton
CONTENT
Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
What is “Amorton”? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Principles of Power Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Amorton applications : examples of use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Categories of Light Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Concerning sunlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Illumination Levels as References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Radiant Spectrum of Light Source and Spectral
Sensitivity of Solar Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Amorton Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
View of Electrical Properties of Amorton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Relationship Between Number of Rows on Solar
Cell /Cell Area and Electrical Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Amorton Electrical Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Amorton Product List (made with a glass substrate) . . . . . . . . 10
Amorton Product List (made with a film substrate) . . . . . . . . . 11
Amorton Product List (watches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Amorton Product List (photosensors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Terminal Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Effects on Output in Shaded Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Circuit Reference Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inquiry Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Amorton
Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells
Solar cells are classified by their material: crystal silicon, amorphous silicon, or
compound semiconductor solar cells. Amorphous refers to objects without a
definite shape and is defined as a non-crystal material. Unlike crystal silicon
(Fig. 2) in which atomic arrangements are regular, amorphous silicon features
irregular atomic arrangements (Fig. 1).
As a result, the reciprocal action between photons and silicon atoms occurs
more frequently in amorphous silicon than in crystal silicon, allowing more light
to be absorbed. Thus, an ultrathin amorphous silicon film less than 1 μm
(1/1000 of 1 mm) can be produced and used for power generation. Our
company is a world leader in developing Amorton , which is an integrated
(series connection structure) amorphous silicon solar cell. Amorton is
fabricated by decomposing material gases and forming films on such
substrates as glass.
Fig.1 Amorphous silicon
For example, transparent electrode is first formed using a glass substrate.
Then three amorphous silicon layers are formed in consecutive layers on the
electrode-laden glass substrate: p-type amorphous, i-type amorphous, and
n-type amorphous silicon layers. After that, a metal film electrode is created on
the n-layer. Finally, it is covered in a protective film, and the solar cell’
s
manufacturing is complete.
In this process, many solar cells are separated on the substrate, creating a
series connection. This allows any desired voltage to be obtained. Flexible,
thin, and durable solar cells can also be produced by utilizing metal or plastic
as the substrate.
Fig.2 Crystal silicon
What is Amorton ?
Amorton is the product name of Panasonic’
s Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells, which
was named by integrating amorphous silicon and photons (particles of light).
History
1975 : Research begins on amorphous silicon solar cells
1978 : Integrated (series connection structure) amorphous silicon solar cells are developed
1980 : Amorton , world’s first amorphous silicon solar cells for comercial use, became a product
Principles of Power Generation
Power is generated in solar cells due to the photovoltaic effect of semiconductors.
Transparent
electrode
p
Load
i
Electric current
Light
n
Metal
electrode
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Electron
Hole
●When a semiconductor is exposed to a light source of
suitable intensity, a large number of electrons
(−) and holes (+) are generated and form electricity.
●At a p/n junction between two different semiconductor
materials, the electrons are collected in the n-type material and the holes are collected in the p-type material by
internal electric field.
●When an external load is connected, electricity flows
through the load. Then generated electricity can be used.
Amorton
Features
Copes easily with device s required drive voltage
Crystalline silicon solar cells
0.5V
Since multiple cells can be simultaneously connected in a series when the
solar cells are formed, unlike the fabrication technique used with crystalline
silicon solar cells in which multiple solar cells are severed and connected, it
is easy to create cells with a variety of voltages.
Ⓥ
Variety of shapes and forms
The methods used in amorphous silicon films have special
features that allow other substrates, such as stainless steel or
plastic films, to be used instead of customary glass substrates.
This means that previously unknown solar cells can also be
created, including solar cells that are round, square, or any
other complex shape or solar cells that can even be bent. It is
also possible to create areas in these solar cells that just
consist of transparent glass by etching.
Integrated amorphous
silicon solar cells
Transparent electrode
Back electrode
a-Si
Glass
High sensitivity within visible light spectrum
The human eye is sensitive to light from a range of about 400 to 700 nm wavelengths.
Since amorphous silicon solar cells are sensitive to light with essentially the same
wavelengths, they can also be used as visible light sensors.
L o c a t i o n o f us e
Indoors
Outdoors
Visible light sensor
Substrate
Features
References
Glass
Representative substrate for such
purposes as calculators
Stainless steel
Thin, lightweight, unbreakable, and
easily formed into arbitrary shapes
of highly precise dimensions
Film
Thin, lightweight, unbreakable and
easily formed into arbitrary shapes
Glass
Representative substrate
For recharging secondary batteries
outdoors, etc.
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Stainless steel
Thin, lightweight, unbreakable, and
easily formed into arbitrary shapes
with highly precise dimensions
Contact us.
Film
Thin, lightweight, unbreakable, and
easily formed into arbitrary shapes
Glass
Supports designs for arbitrary
sizes and patterns as required for
applications
※
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Contact us.
Contact us.
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※
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※ Material’
s flexibility is limited.
Amorton applications : examples of use
Wristwatches / Clocks / Wall clocks
Calculators
Energy-harvesting equipment
Wireless sensor networks / RFID tags / RF remote controls for digital home appliances, etc.
Power sources for multiple cards attached to displays
Power sources of wearable terminals
Toys
e-books
Garden lights, sensor lights, LED blinkers (curbstone markers, etc.)
Car accessories and battery chargers
Security devices
Power sources for other electric equipment and digital displays
Reduction of battery replacements and extension of battery life for appliances using dry cells and
coin batteries
*Please contact us about replacing selenium cells.
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Amorton
Categories of Light Sources
Amorton is available for use under a variety of light sources.
Natural light
Sunlight
Incandescent light General use incandescent lighting, such as halogen lamps
Artificial
light
Fluorescent light Daylight color, white, and mid-day color
Electric discharge lamps Mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, and xenon lamps
E
※ Light-emitting diodes (LED), organic ELs
L
※ EL : Electroluminescence
Concerning sunlight
Since the nature of sunlight varies by season and climate, the conditions for
measuring the output of solar cells have been unified as a world standard.
<STC:Standard Test Conditions>
●Solar irradiance: 1000W/㎡ (=100mW/㎠)
●Spectrum: AM-1.5
●Cell temperature: 25℃(degrees Celsius)
AM-1.5
AM-1
AM (air mass) is used for the sunlight spectrum.
AM indicates the distance traveled by the sunlight through space:
AM-0 in outer space, AM-1 when the sun is at the equator, and
AM-1.5 in the latitudinal area of Japan.
Illumination Levels as References
Brightness around Amorton is critical because it is used both indoors and outdoors.
Unit of luminous intensity is lux (lx).
Fluorescent light
Sunlight
Con d i t i o ns
Illumination levels (lx)
Co n dit io n s
Illumination levels (lx)
Design stands
(partially illuminated)
Offices and
conference rooms
Restaurants, coffee shops,
dressing/changing rooms
Indoor emergency
staircases
∼ 1,000
Direct sunlight
100,000 ∼ 120,000
300 ∼ 600
Bright
10,000 ∼ 100,000
75 ∼ 150
Cloudy
10,000 ∼ 50,000
less than 75
Rainy
1,000 ∼ 20,000
Radiant Spectrum of Light Source
and Spectral Sensitivity of Solar Cells
0.9
Radiant spectrum intensity (relative value)
Spectral sunlight (AM-1.5)
0.8
0.7
Fluorescent light (white)
0.6
0.5
1.0
a-Si solar cells
0.4
0.6
Human eye sensitivity
to light spectrum
0.2
0.4
0.1
0
0.2
400
500
600
700
800
900
Wavelength [nm]
63
0.8
c-Si solar cells
0.3
1000
1100
1200
Solar cell sensitivity to light spectrum (relative value)
1.0
Light wavelength differs
depending on the light sources
to which they are exposed.
Spectral sensitivity of solar
cells also differs depending on
the category.
Amorphous silicon solar cells
provide light-sensing capability
similar to the human eye.
AM-0
Amorton
Amorton Configuration
Glass type
Stainless steel type
Film type
Light
Light
Light
Light-receiving
surface
Glass
a-Si film
Back electrode
Insulator film
Stainless steel
Back electrode
Protective film
Back
surface
p in
a-Si film
Protective film
Transparent
electrode
p in
a-Si film
Protective film
Transparent
electrode
p in
Transparent
electrode
Back electrode
Protective film
View of Electrical Properties of Amorton
Voc : open-circuit voltage
Isc : short-circuit current
Vpm : optimum power operating voltage
Ipm : optimum power operating current
Pm : maximum power =Vpm x Ipm
Vope : operating voltage (specified voltage)
Iope : operating current
Current-voltage curve
Current
The figure to the right shows Amorton s electrical
Properties by current-voltage curves, which change
depending on the incident light intensity and on
the surrounding temperature of the solar cells.
Isc
Ipm
※Current drastically changes under Vpm or higher.
For keeping the stable current under the anticipated illumination level,
set the Vope as high as or lower than the Vpm.
I=V/R
Straight
line of load
Iope
Pm
Vope
Vpm Voc
Voltage
Relationship Between Number of Rows on Solar Cell
/Cell Area and Electrical Properties
*Description based on A
Conditions
Number of
cell rows
Cell area
Voc ratio
Isc ratio
Pm ratio
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
A
B
C
Solar
cell
B
C
(twice as large as cell area of A) (two arranged in a series)
Solar
cell
Solar
cell
Current
A
The current generated by solar cells is proportional to
their area. Therefore, when the cell area is doubled
under a specified illumination level, the current is also
doubled. When the number of cells is doubled, the voltage is doubled due to the circuit series. The electrical
properties specific to relevant use are available by
adjusting the number of solar cells and the cell area.
Electrical property
A:1㎠(*): one row of cells
B:2㎠(*): one row of cells
C:1㎠(*): two row of cells
(*)
Cell
area
Voltage
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Amorton
Amorton Electrical Properties
Current-Voltage Characteristics of a Cell
■Electrical Properties of Amorton for Indoor Use
Substrate
20
Open-circuit voltage Short-circuit current Maximum power Light source
0.63V/cell
17.0μA/c㎡
7.3μW/c㎡
FL-200lx
Film
0.69V/cell
17.0μA/c㎡
9.0μW/c㎡
FL-200lx
FL=fluorescent light
The illumination level of light sources used outdoors, such as fluorescent or
incandescent light, ranges from 50 to 1,000 lux. Indoors, Amorton is most
suitable for such small equipment as electronic calculators.
at 200 lx FL(25℃)
Current [μA/㎠]
Glass
Open-circuit voltage Short-circuit current Maximum power
14.8mA/c㎡ 7.89mW/c㎡
Generally, the illuminance of natural light ranges from 10,000 to 100,000 lux.
Amorton is suitable for outdoor use, including such compact equipment as
battery recharges.
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
Current-Voltage Characteristics of a Cell
18
Light source
AM1.5, 100mW/c㎡
5
Voltage [V/cell]
100mW/㎠ AM-1.5 25℃
16
Current [mA/㎠]
0.89V/cell
10
0
(Since Amorton is designed for outdoor use, please use it under 1,000 lux.)
■Electrical Properties of Amorton for Outdoor Use (glass type)
15
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
Voltage [V/cell]
■Electrical Properties of Amorton for Outdoor Use (film type)
Open-circuit voltage Short-circuit current Maximum power
14
Light source
12.0mA/c㎡ 5.6mW/c㎡ AM1.5, 100mW/c㎡
12
Current [mA/㎠]
0.82V/cell
Current-Voltage Characteristics of a Cell
100mW/㎠ AM-1.5 25℃
10
8
6
4
2
0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
Voltage [V/cell]
85
1.0
Amorton
Relationship between Output and Illuminance
1000
1.0
Voc
26
20
18
16
14
12
Iope
1
20
22
8
-20
0
Illuminance [lx]
Relationship between Output and Temperature
100mW/㎠ AM-1.5
22
Voc
20
18
Isc
16
14
10
0
0
0
50
8
-20
0.1
120
1.0
100
0.8
0.6
0.4
Iope
12
Iope
1.2
0
20
40
60
Voltage [V/cell]
Current [mA/㎠]
Current [mA/㎠]
Isc
Voltage [V/cell]
1.0
0.4
Iope
0.2
20
40
60
80
0.2
0.0
80
40
Temperature coefficient
Voc
-0.3%/℃
20
0
Isc
0
200
400
600
Relationship between Output and Illuminance
Relationship between Output and Temperature
Lightproof [Outdoors]
0
18
Voc
16
14
Isc
12
50
Illuminance [×103 lx] (SS)
6
-20
120
1.0
100
0.8
0.6
0.4
10
Iope
8
0.1
1.2
0
20
40
60
Temperature [℃]
0.2
0.0
80
Voltage [V/cell]
0
Current [mA/㎠]
Voltage [V/cell]
Current [mA/㎠]
Iope
100mW/㎠ AM-1.5
[Light Variation Rate] lope
20
Isc
0
22
0.08%/℃
800
Exposure test [days]
18
0.08%/℃
60
Temperature [℃]
1.0
Isc
80
Illuminance [×103 lx] (SS)
Voc
0.0
Temperature coefficient
V o c -0.45%/℃
Lightproof [Outdoors]
[Light Variation Rate] lope
24
Voc
Isc
Temperature [℃]
26
18
0.6
10
0.0
2000
200
Relationship between Output and Illuminance
Voc
Voltage [V/cell]
Current [μA/㎠]
Isc
Voltage [V/cell]
Current [μA/㎠]
0.1
0.8
at 200 lx FL
24
100
10
Relationship between Output and Temperature
80
60
40
Temperature coefficient
Voc
-0.3%/℃
20
0
Isc
0
200
400
600
0.08%/℃
800
Exposure test [days]
69
Amorton
Amorton Product List (made with a glass substrate)
Customization
available
■Indoor products
Model
AM-1312
AM-1456
AM-1411
AM-1437
AM-1407
AM-1417
AM-1424
AM-1454
AM-1513
AM-1522
AM-1606
AM-1713
AM-1719
AM-1819
AM-1820
AM-1805
AM-1801
AM-1815
AM-1816
Length
th
Width
The following are the standard products included in our lineup.
Designs may be customized based on requests. For inquiries, please refer to the back cover.
Voc
Fluorescent light : 200lx (25℃)
Isc
Vope-Iope
External dimensions (mm)
Width x length x thickness
Weight (g)
1.8V
2.4V
2.4V
2.4V
2.4V
2.4V
2.4V
2.4V
3.0V
3.2V
3.6V
4.3V
4.2V
4.9V
4.9V
4.9V
4.9V
4.9V
4.9V
16.0μA
6.0μA
8.5μA
8.5μA
12.5μA
13.5μA
22.0μA
35.0μA
16.5μA
60.6μA
3.5μA
16.3μA
18.2μA
7.5μA
14.5μA
16.5μA
20.0μA
47.0μA
94.0μA
1.2V-14.5μA
1.5V-5.3μA
1.5V-8.0μA
1.5V-8.0μA
1.5V-11.5μA
1.5V-12.5μA
1.5V-20.0μA
1.5V-31.0μA
1.8V-15.0μA
2.1V-56.9μA
2.6V-3.1μA
3.0V-15.2μA
3.0V-16.6μA
3.0V-6.9μA
3.0V-13.3μA
3.0V-15.5μA
3.0V-18.5μA
3.0V-42.0μA
3.0V-84.0μA
38.0×12.5×1.1
25.0×10.0×1.1
29.6×11.8×1.1
29.6×11.8×1.1
38.0×12.5×1.1
35.0×13.9×1.1
53.0×13.8×1.1
41.6×26.3×1.1
55.0×13.5×1.1
55.0×40.5×1.1
15.0×15.0×0.7
96.6×10.0×1.1
41.6×26.3×1.1
31.0×24.0×1.1
43.0×26.0×1.1
55.0×20.0×1.1
53.0×25.0×1.1
58.1×48.6×1.1
96.7×56.7×1.1
1.3
0.7
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.3
2.0
3.0
2.0
6.3
0.4
2.7
3.1
2.2
3.1
3.0
3.6
7.8
15.6
※The above patterns are representative operating patterns (initial/default values).
■Outdoor products
Customization
available
Model
Length
Width
AM-5308
AM-5302
AM-5413
AM-5412
AM-5610
AM-5613
AM-5608
AM-5605
AM-8706
AM-8704
AM-8703
AM-5710
AM-8702
AM-5706
AM-8701
AM-5815
AM-5816
AM-5812
AM-5813
AM-8804
AM-5814
AM-8801
AM-5904
AM-5912
AM-5909
AM-5914
AM-5913
AM-5907
AM-5902
AM-7A03
AM-7D08
AM-5E02
AM-7E04
AM-5S06
AM-7S03
The following are the standard products included in our lineup.
Designs may be customized based on requests. For inquiries, please refer to the back cover.
100mW/c㎡ AM-1.5(25℃)
Vope-Iope
Pm(Vpm-Ipm)
1.7V-68.8mA
1.7V-105.0mA
2.2V-16.7mA
2.2V-39.8mA
3.3V-5.1mA
3.3V-31.6mA
3.3V-36.0mA
3.3V-115.4mA
3.9V-19.9mA
3.9V-23.8mA
3.9V-32.1mA
3.9V-32.6mA
3.9V-34.4mA
3.9V-45.9mA
3.9V-46.6mA
4.5V-2.5mA
4.5V-6.5mA
4.5V-19.8mA
4.5V-25.0mA
4.5V-33.3mA
4.5V-38.6mA
4.5V-41.9mA
5.0V-9.9mA
5.0V-15.3mA
5.0V-22.2mA
5.0V-23.1mA
5.0V-30.1mA
5.0V-45.7mA
5.0V-60.8mA
5.5V-227.0mA
7.2V-172.0mA
7.7V-23.2mA
7.7V-104.0mA
15.4V-11.4mA
15.4V-70.0mA
117mW(1.9V-61.5mA)
181mW(1.9V-95.5mA)
39mW(2.6V-15.0mA)
93mW(2.6V-35.8mA)
18mW(3.9V-4.6mA)
110mW(3.9V-28.2mA)
125mW(3.9V-32.0mA)
401mW(3.9V-102.7mA)
81mW(4.6V-17.7mA)
97mW(4.6V-21.0mA)
131mW(4.6V-28.5mA)
134mW(4.6V-29.0mA)
140mW(4.6V-30.5mA)
186mW(4.6V-40.5mA)
190mW(4.6V-41.2mA)
12mW(5.2V-2.3mA)
32mW(5.2V-6.2mA)
93mW(5.2V-17.8mA)
117mW(5.2V-22.6mA)
156mW(5.2V-30.0mA)
180mW(5.2V-34.7mA)
196mW(5.2V-37.7mA)
52mW(5.9V-8.7mA)
80mW(5.9V-13.6mA)
116mW(5.9V-19.6mA)
121mW(5.9V-20.4mA)
157mW(5.9V-26.6mA)
241mW(5.9V-40.8mA)
317mW(5.9V-53.7mA)
1336mW(6.6V-202.3mA)
1303mW(8.5V-153.2mA)
189mW(9.2V-20.5mA)
852mW(9.2V-92.6mA)
188mW(18.4V-10.2mA)
1133mW(18.4V-61.6mA)
Vope-Iope
SS-50klx(25℃)
Pm(Vpm-Ipm)
1.7V-31.1mA
1.7V-47.0mA
2.2V-7.5mA
2.2V-17.9mA
3.3V-2.3mA
3.3V-14.5mA
3.3V-16.5mA
3.3V-52.9mA
3.9V-9.0mA
3.9V-10.7mA
3.9V-14.5mA
3.9V-14.7mA
3.9V-15.5mA
3.9V-21.0mA
3.9V-21.0mA
4.5V-1.1mA
4.5V-3.0mA
4.5V-8.9mA
4.5V-11.3mA
4.5V-15.1mA
4.5V-17.4mA
4.5V-18.9mA
5.0V-4.5mA
5.0V-7.0mA
5.0V-10.1mA
5.0V-10.6mA
5.0V-13.8mA
5.0V-20.6mA
5.0V-27.8mA
5.5V-113.0mA
7.2V-85.0mA
7.7V-10.6mA
7.7V-50.0mA
15.4V-5.1mA
15.4V-34.5mA
58mW(1.9V-29.2mA)
86mW(1.9V-45.1mA)
18mW(2.6V-7.1mA)
44mW(2.6V-16.9mA)
8mW(3.9V-2.2mA)
52mW(3.9V-13.3mA)
59mW(3.9V-15.1mA)
189mA(3.9V-48.6mA)
39mW(4.6V-8.3mA)
46mW(4.6V-9.9mA)
62mW(4.6V-13.4mA)
63mW(4.6V-13.7mA)
67mW(4.6V-14.4mA)
88mW(4.6V-19.1mA)
90mW(4.6V-19.4mA)
6mW(5.2V-1.1mA)
15mW(5.2V-2.9mA)
44mW(5.2V-8.4mA)
55mW(5.2V-10.7mA)
74mW(5.2V-14.2mA)
85mW(5.2V-16.4mA)
93mW(5.2V-17.8mA)
24mW(5.9V-4.1mA)
38mW(5.9V-6.4mA)
55mW(5.9V-9.3mA)
57mW(5.9V-9.7mA)
74mW(5.9V-12.6mA)
114mW(5.9V-19.3mA)
150mW(5.9V-25.4mA)
702mW(6.6V-106.3mA)
684mW(8.5V-80.5mA)
89mW(9.2V-9.7mA)
447mW(9.2V-48.6mA)
89mW(18.4V-4.8mA)
595mW(18.4V-32.4mA)
External dimensions (mm)
Width x length x thickness
Weight (g)
50.1×47.2×1.1
31.2×117.8×1.8
33.0×23.9×1.1
50.1×33.1×1.8
25.0×20.0×1.8
60.1×36.7×1.8
60.1×41.3×1.8
62.3×117.8×1.8
36.1×41.3×1.1
41.2×41.3×1.1
41.2×55.1×1.1
62.3×37.0×1.1
57.7×41.3×1.1
70.0×50.0×1.8
57.7×55.1×1.1
31.2×10.8×1.1
32.1×23.6×1.1
59.0×28.7×1.1
41.2×60.2×1.1
48.1×55.1×1.1
55.1×60.1×1.1
57.7×55.1×1.1
40.1×33.1×1.8
42.9×47.2×1.1
60.1×41.3×1.8
50.1×55.1×1.1
60.1×55.1×1.8
75.0×55.0×1.8
150.0×37.5×1.8
150.0×165.0×1.8
150.0×165.0×1.8
75.0×55.0×1.8
150.0×110.0×1.8
124.5×29.5×1.1
150.0×165.0×1.8
6.4
16.3
2.1
7.3
2.2
9.8
11.0
32.5
4.1
4.6
6.2
6.3
6.5
15.5
8.6
0.9
2.2
4.6
6.7
7.2
9.0
8.6
5.9
5.6
11.0
7.5
14.7
18.3
25.0
110.0
110.0
18.3
74.0
10.0
110.0
Note : The above table shows standard weights, excluding lead.
※The above patterns are representative operating patterns (initial/default values). ※SS : solar simulator
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Amorton Product List (made with a film substrate)
■Outdoor products
Customization
available
100mW/c㎡ AM-1.5(25℃)
Vope-Iope
Pm(Vpm-Ipm)
Model
Length
Width
AT-7665
AT-7664
AT-7666
AT-7705
AT-7802
AT-7963
AT-7S63
AT-7S64
The following are the standard products included in our lineup.
Designs may be customized based on requests. For inquiries, please refer to the back cover.
Vope-Iope
3.0V-38.6mA
125mW(3.6V-34.7mA)
3.0V-104.0mA
335mW(3.6V-93.0mA)
3.0V-343.0mA 1109mW(3.6V-308.2mA)
3.5V-33.3mA
128mW(4.2V-30.5mA)
4.0V-29.7mA
127mW(4.8V-26.4mA)
4.5V-223.0mA 1083mW(5.4V-200.6mA)
15.0V-134.0mA 2104mW(16.8V-125.2mA)
15.0V-269.0mA 4208mW(16.8V-250.4mA)
3.0V-17.3mA
3.0V-46.5mA
3.0V-154.0mA
3.5V-16.2mA
4.0V-14.3mA
4.5V-100.0mA
15.0V-60.5mA
15.0V-121.0mA
SS-50klx
Pm(Vpm-Ipm)
External dimensions (mm)
Width x length x thickness
Weight (g)
58.4×56.0×0.3
73.0×112.0×0.3
146.0×167.5×0.3
73.0×42.0×0.3
73.0×42.0×0.3
146.0×167.5×0.3
292.0×168.0×0.3
292.0×336.0×0.3
2.0
4.0
13.0
4.0
4.0
13.0
25.0
50.0
58mW(3.6V-16.2mA)
156mW(3.6V-43.3mA)
517mW(3.6V-143.6mA)
62mW(4.2V-14.7mA)
62mW(4.8V-12.9mA)
505mW(5.4V-93.5mA)
980mW(16.8V-58.3mA)
1960mW(16.8V-116.7mA)
Note : The above table shows standard weights, excluding lead.
※The above patterns are representative operating patterns (initial/default values). ※SS : solar simulator
Amorton Product List (watches)
Customization
available
The following are the standard products included in our lineup.
Designs may be customized based on requests. For inquiries, please refer to the back cover.
Model
Substrate
AL-2402
AT-2400B
AT-2600B
AM-2709B
Stainless steel
Film
Film
Glass
Vope-Iope
Fluorescent light : 200lx (25℃)
1.5V-10.1μA
1.5V-18.5μA
2.6V-11.6μA
3.0V-3.3μA
External dimensions (mm)
Width x length x thickness
φ27.2×0.2
26.3×26.8×0.18
26.3×26.8×0.18
φ30.8×0.7
Weight (g)
0.7
0.1
0.1
1.3
※The above patterns are representative operating patterns (initial/default values).
AL-2402
AT-2400B
AT-2600B
AM-2709B
Amorton Product List (photosensors)
The following are the standard products included in our lineup.
Designs may be customized based on requests. For inquiries, please refer to the back cover.
Terminal configuration Element number
Model
AM-30-11
AM-30-28
AM-30-31
C,CS,CA
CS
C
1
1
1
Short-circuit current
TYP
17.7μA ※1
7.5μA ※2
1.2μA ※2
Dark current
(VR=50mV)MAX
−
10pA
10pA
External dimensions (mm)
Width x Length x Thickness
14.0×13.0×1.1
5.0×3.0×0.7
2.1×2.0×0.4
※1 200 lx, (fluorescent light)
※2 1,000 lx (fluorescent light for color illuminators)
Terminal Structures
I n d o o r s
B type
Conductive
paste
Solar
C type
Conductive
paste
Cannot be soldered.
A heat seal may be used.
Lead wire can be attached
using a regular solder.
Mainly for watches
Primarily for indoor products
Outdoor products
Photosensors
Outdoors
CS type
Temporary
solder
A temporary solder is
attached to a C type device.
Mainly photosensors
CA type
Lead wire
A C t ype terminal with a
lead wire
Mainly for indoor products
Photosensors
CAR type, A type
Resin
coating
Pins are protected with a resin
coating after lead is attached.
Primarily for outdoor products
※CAR type (glass)
※A type (film)
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Amorton
Effects on Output in Shaded Areas
Amorton is an integrated structure connected with series of solar cells.
Since its generated current is proportional to the area of the solar cells
exposed to sunlight, the generated output changes in partial shade.
1 cell, 20% in shade
2 cells, 20% in shade
Voltage:V
Current: I ×4/5
1 cell, 50% in shade
Voltage:V
Current: I
4 cells, 20% in shade
Voltage:V
Current: I ×4/5
2 cells, 50% in shade
Voltage:V
Current: I /2
1 cell, 100% in shade
Normal mode
Voltage:V
Current: I ×4/5
4 cells, 50% in shade
Voltage:V
Current: I /2
2 cells, 100% in shade
Voltage:0
Current:0
Voltage:V
Current: I /2
4 cells, 100% in shade
Voltage:0
Current:0
Voltage:0
Current:0
※These are basic examples. The influence depends on the depth of the shade.
Circuit Reference Examples
Specified usage examples
Application
Toys, DC motors, etc.
Load
①Direct connection type
Solar cell
Back-flow-preventing diode
Clocks (both wall and table clocks),
thermometer/hygrometers,
remote controls, calculators, etc.
Solar cell
③Rechargeable battery
129
primary
battery
Rechargeable
battery,
Capacitors
Load
Watches (wristwatches),
clocks (both wall and table clocks),
garden lights, PC peripheral devices,
Solar cell
mobile chargers, battery chargers,
short-range communication terminals, car accessories,
LED lighting devices, flickering devices, traffic buttons
※A Schottky
Barrier Diode is
recommended
because its
voltage drop is
smaller.
Back-flow-preventing diode
Charging control
circuit
Application
Back-flow
preventing
diode
Load
Application
Voltage control
circuit
②Combination-type primary battery
※A Schottky
Barrier Diode is
recommended
because its
voltage drop is
smaller.
Amorton
Inquiry Sheet
By providing the following information, we can respond to your inquiries
more smoothly. Please contact us at the information found on the back cover.
■In the case of general purpose products
( )
provide
Application Please
the following information
Model
Usage environment
(indoors or outdoors)
Types of rechargeable battery
Terminal connection method
Experience of using solar cell
(Yes or No)
Other requests
■In the case of customized products
Please provide
(
the following information )
Application
Usage environment
(indoors or outdoors)
External dimensions
(installation space)
Required voltage
Required current
Types of rechargeable battery
Terminal connection method
Experience of using solar cell
(Yes or No)
Other requests
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■Handling Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells and Amorphous Photosensors
Handling
Precautions
★Use care around broken glass to avoid injury.
★Avoid touching solar cells during the daytime because they get very hot when the sunlight is strong.
★If the light-receiving side is stained/smudged, the electrical output will decline due to a decrease in the incident light.
Carefully clean the sides to remove stains.
★Pressing or scratching the energy-generating area with a hard object may decrease the output.
★These products are not water-resistant, or water-repellent, or shock-resistant. When using them outdoors, avoid getting
them wet by placing them in an airtight container, when appropriate.
★When using your product, consider a fail-safe or redundant design.
★Consider a proper method for static electricity removal. Static electricity may damage the power generation element and
decrease the output.
★Do not apply an indoor Amorton to a product that requires an outdoor environment.
levels of light may not be obtained under high illumination.
★Do not apply an outdoor Amorton to a product that requires an indoor environment. The necessary output
may not be obtained under low light levels.
★Please test your products for anomalies and circumstances that
cannot be predicted by evaluating a single Amorton.
■Storage
★Store in a cool (under a specific temperature range of -20℃∼70℃), low-humidity environment free of corrosive
gas to avoid such problems as electrode corrosion to the solar cells.
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