Applications
JDSU photovoltaic (PV) technology serves two main applications: power generation using multijunction solar cells, and power delivery systems over optical fiber serving sensors in critical environments.
JDSU CPV cells are intended for power generation under concentrated sunlight. These cells are customizable and can be tailored to fit customer-specific optical concentrator designs. With conversion efficiencies of 35 – 39 percent, module efficiencies at or above 25 percent are feasible. CPV technology is likely to add applications, particularly in areas with direct sunlight.
Our innovative power delivery system is based on JDSU photovoltaic power converter (PPC) technology. It can power sensors, gauges, actuators, low-power communications devices, and numerous other electronic devices. With up to one watt of power, and at voltages from 2 – 12 VDC, most sensors can be powered and managed over noise-immune, nonconductive optical fiber.
The isolated nature of the power delivery makes it ideal for applications that require a spark-free environment, or are operating at high voltage or inside RF, EMI, or other harsh environments. This technology can be used in an ever-increasing number of applications, including:
