infinityPV ApS offers a versatile range of source measure units (SMUs) enabling testing of many solar cells in the same setup (from 1 to 40 channels) using a unique series multiplexers (MUXs) that cover from low voltage to high voltage 1kV or above. It is all controlled by powerful software enabling determination of power conversion efficiency and the following of performance over time when solar cells are subjected to different test conditions. This could for instance be following the ISOS testing protocols in connection with our ISOSun series of solar simulators. Our multiplexed units enable access to the device under test at all times (except when periodically tested by the SMU). This allows the user to control the electrical conditions of the devices under test at all times. This could be electrical stress through forward or reverse bias, a short circuit, open circuit, or a load. It is also possible to add maximum power point tracking units (MPPTUs) to each channel such that the device on that channel is subject to maximum power point tracking. When combined with our ISOSun, ISOS-L-3 chamber, weather station and software a complete turnkey system is at hand.
From volts to kilovolts and from µAmperes to Amperes
From a single channel to 40 channel multiplexing
Active loads with maximum power point tracking
Designed for continuous operation for many years
Fully CE-approved and compliant
Rugged aluminium cabinets that are easily mechanically fixed to other components
Standalone touchscreen control and PC interface on all models
Equipment that does not interfere with adjacent equipment or experiments
Additional 8-channel weather input platform comprising wind speed, wind direction, 2 x humidity, 2 x temperature, AM15.D and AM1.5G (sensors not included)
Weather input is easily software configured to accepts a large range of weather probes
Fast industry 4.0 ready test software packages and interfacing to robotics
Free software available online with the most recent additions
Selection Guide
There are five overall SMU options: USB SMU, Low volatge SMU, High volatge SMU, High power SMU and ISOS testing SMU. Each option offers a high degree of customization.
USB SMU
Low voltage SMU
High voltage SMU
High power SMU
ISOS testing SMU
Voltage range [V]
-4 to +4
-4 to +4
0 to 1000
up to 600
-20 to +20
Current range [mA]
-40 to +4
-40 to +4
-60 to 0
0 to 2500
0 to 1000
IV scan in
3rd to 4th Quadrant
3rd to 4th Quadrant
4th Quadrant
4th Quadrant
All Quadrants
Resolution
16 bit
16 bit
12 bit
12 bit
16 bit
Source/Sink Limit
40 mA
40 mA
<250 mA
<5 A*
1 A
No. of channels
1
(up to 4 with active loads)
1 or 16
1 or 16
1 or 16
40
Multiplexed
Optional
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Weather channels
No
Temp. and humidity
No
No
8 channels for indoor and outdoor weather measurements
Active load option (4V/40MA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Touch screen control
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
PC control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Software
IV characterization and lifetime measurement with MPPT option
IV characterization and lifetime measurement with MPPT option
IV characterization and lifetime measurement with MPPT option
IV characterization and lifetime measurement with MPPT option