RAMSEY, N.J., March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta
Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), the worldwide leader in the
industrial measurement of color, light and 3D shape, announces the
launch of its new AK-300 PV Reference Cell, the world's first
dye-sensitized solar cell.
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Now available, the AK-300 is the latest addition to the AK
Series of reference cells. KMSA first introduced its AK Series in
2010 at the SPIE Optics and Photonics conference to much industry
excitement. Reference cells are used as a standard point of
calibration to ensure consistent measurements of newly developed
photovoltaic cells.
The AK-300 was developed in conjunction with the National
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and
utilized Konica Minolta Sensing's advanced optical filter
technology. The reference cell has been uniquely designed using an
optical filter mounted on a stable crystalline silicon solar cell
rather than using traditional dye materials.
AK-300 Main Features:
1. Spectral Mismatch Error Less than 1%
By employing Konica Minolta Sensing's high-accuracy optical
filter technology originally cultivated for color measuring
instruments, spectral mismatch is greatly reduced. Spectral
mismatch, which had been a major problem with conventional cells,
can be suppressed to 1% or less even when evaluating solar cell
performance using JIS C-8942 Class C solar simulators.
2. Ready for Immediate Use
The AK-300 is a completely integrated cell with connectors for
I-V measurement as well as temperature measurement. The built-in
temperature sensor can be connected to a commercially available
temperature controlled stage to easily achieve and maintain the
standard test condition of 25 degrees C. Also included are the
short-circuit current (Isc) values used for solar simulator
adjustment.
3. Improved Durability Against Solar Simulator
Light
In general, reference standard cells using optical filters have
low durability against exposure to light, resulting in changes in
characteristics due to continuous exposure to solar simulator
light. AK Series Reference Cells have a high durability against
exposure to light, greatly reducing solarization (changes in
characteristics due to the effects of light exposure) and ensuring
stability even when used over a long period of time.
4. Zero Errors Caused By Multiple Reflections
Errors in short-circuit current (Isc) due to multiple reflection
is greatly reduced. Improvements in the optical structure suppress
multiple reflections and reduce the 1.3% error of conventional
products to 0.0%.
Demand for green energy production and new higher efficiency
materials continue to grow. As a global leader in measurement
technology and instrumentation, Konica Minolta Sensing is further
expanding its reach into this quickly growing market by using its
expertise to quantify the results of these new materials and
technologies.
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About Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings USA, Inc., is recognized as the international
leader of industrial color, light and shape measurement. The
company is responsible for product lines that continuously
revolutionize how visual perception is measured by the world.
An industry pioneer, as well as innovator, Konica Minolta
Sensing developed and introduced the first portable color
measurement units to the world. Presently, their catalog contains
instruments such as portable colorimeters as well as portable and
benchtop spectrophotometers for color measurement,
spectroradiometers and lux meters for light/display measurement and
3D non-contact scanners for shape measurement.
Thousands of companies across the globe choose to depend on
Konica Minolta Sensing equipment when color, light or 3D
measurement is vital to the manufacturing process. Konica Minolta
Sensing's products can be found in a wide array of industries
including food, plastics, paints, coatings, automotive, aerospace
and cosmetics.
Konica Minolta Sensing's Ramsey, New
Jersey corporate headquarters is fully equipped with a state
of the art service center, 3D scanning laboratory, tech support
center, and a focused sales force dedicated to both the North
American and South American regions.
When it comes to color, light and shape measurement – the world
looks to Konica Minolta.
Lou Carulli
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
+1-201-785-2413
lcarulli@se.konicaminolta.us
http://sensing.konicaminolta.us
SOURCE Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
