Objective Energy harvesting through micro-solar cells allows extended device use, remote access applications and other innovative uses of sensors, power backups, battery charging and more. This webinar will cover best practices in design along with what to expect when designing solar energy harvesting into your remote device, wearable or other solar application. Agenda Silicon Diode Fundamentals Conversion Efficiency Interpreting the Datasheet Electrical Model Series and Parallel Connections Solutions to Common Issues Wrap up Q&A

1. Powering it With
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2. Powering it With Solar Webinar
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 Steve Krausse
 Bob Schmid
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3. What We’ll Cover
 PN Junction
 Conversion Efficiency
 Interpreting the Datasheet
 Electrical Model
 Series and Parallel Connections
 Solutions to Common Issues
 Wrap up
 Q&A
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4. I – V Curve 4

5. EQE Chart 5

6. Solar Cell Model 6
ID = cell current if no load is connected
 Current diverts from diode to load as load
increases
 Cell voltage = forward drop of diode = ~0.5V
 ISH is mostly due to recombination
 RS = connection resistance = collectors, bonds

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10. Solutions to Common Issues 10

11. Q&A
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