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 vulnerable environments.
JDSU CPV cells generate power 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, are operating at high voltage, or are inside RF, EMI, or other harsh environments. This technology can be used in an ever-increasing number of applications including:
