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System and method for prevention of open loop damage during or immediately after manufacturing

US8039730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2009
Grant dateOct 18, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S136/293
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solar cell having an open loop voltage that approaches a critical voltage range when exposed to light. A circuit, connected to the solar cell, is configured to load the solar cell when the open loop voltage of the solar cell reaches a threshold within a predetermined range of the critical voltage range.

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