Solar array system and method of manufacturing
US10770606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A space-grade solar array includes relatively small cells with integrated wiring embedded into or incorporated directly onto a printed circuit board. The integrated wiring provides an interface for solar cells having back side electrical contacts. The single side contacts enable the use of pick and place (PnP) technology in manufacturing the space-grade solar array. The solar cell is easily and efficiently packaged and electrically interconnected with other solar cells on a solar panel such as by using PnP process. The back side contacts are matched from a size and positioning standpoint to corresponding contacts on the printed circuit board.
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