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Technical Information XOB17
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IXOLARTM High Efficiency SolarBIT
Description
IXOLARTM SolarBITs are IXYS’ product line of coated monocrystalline, high efficiency solar cell products
using IXYS’ XOD17 bondable solar cell dies. SolarBITs have reflow solderable surface mount packages,
they are available in tape and reel packages and can be automatically pick and place mounted. There are
3 different SolarBITs available with different voltage and current output.
The IXOLARTM SolarBITs are ideal for charging various battery powered and handheld consumer
products such as mobile phones, cameras, PDAs, MP3-Players and toys. They are also suitable for
industrial applications such as wireless sensors, portable instrumentation and for charging emergency
backup batteries.
With a cell efficiency of typically 17%, SolarBITs give the ability to extend run time even in "low light"
conditions and increase battery life and run time in a small footprint, which can be easily accommodated
in the design of Portable Products. The design allows connecting SolarBITs flexibly in series and/or
parallel to perfectly meet the application’s power requirements.
IXOLARTM products have a very good response over a wide wavelength range and therefore can be used
in both indoor and outdoor applications.
Product and Ordering Information
Part Number Open Circuit
Voltage [V]
Short Circuit
Current [mA]
Typ. Voltage
@ Pmpp [V]
Typ. Current
@ Pmpp [mA]
XOB17-12x1 0.63 42.0 0.51 39.0
XOB17-04x3 1.89 12.6 1.53 11.7
XOB17-01x8 4.90 4.2 4.00 3.9
(parameters given are typical values)
Dimensions (L x W x H): 22 x 7 x 1.6 [mm]
SolarBIT Weight: 0.5 grams
SolarBITs are compliant to the RoHS Norm.
Electrical Characteristics
Symbol Cell Parameter Typical
Ratings *)
Units
VOC open circuit voltage 630
mV
JSC short circuit current density 35
mA/cm²
Vmpp voltage at max. power point 505
mV
Jmpp current density at max. power point 32.5
mA/cm²
Pmpp maximum peak power 16.6
mW/cm²
FF fill factor > 75
%
? efficiency 17
%
?VOC/?T open circuit voltage temp. coefficient -2.1
mV/K
?JSC/?T short circuit current temp. coefficient 0.12
mA/(cm²K)
*) All values measured at Standard Condition: 1 sun (= 1000 W/m²), Air Mass 1.5, 25°C
• Monocrystalline silicon technology
• High efficiency outdoor and indoor
• Long life and stable output
• Sealed Package
• Surface Mount Package
• Reflow Solderable
• Very high mechanical robustness
Applications
• Battery chargers for portables such as cell
phones, PDAs, GPS-Systems, …
• “Green” electricity generation
• Power backup for UPS, Sensors, Wearables
Advantages
• Automatic Pick & Place Mounting
• One Product for Multiple Applications
• Flexible Integration into the Application