Patent ID: 6407327
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: B64G,H01L,Y02E,Y10S

Abstract:
A solar cell array module suitable for use in space, said solar cell array module comprising:at least two interconnected solar cells, each of said at least two interconnected solar cells having a space radiation tolerant semiconductor structure; a substantially transparent cover overlaying at least a portion of each of said at least two interconnected solar cells, said cover adapted for protecting each of said at least two interconnected solar cells against damage when exposed to a substantially Air-Mass-Zero (AM0) space environment, said cover remaining substantially transparent when exposed to a substantially AM0 space radiation environment; a first contact located on a back of a first of said at least two interconnected solar cells; a second contact located on a back of a second of said at least two interconnected solar cells; a first interconnect coupled to said first contact for interconnection to at least a second solar cell array module; and a second interconnect coupled to said second contact for interconnection to at least a third solar cell array module.