Ametek's SolarLab XM is an application specific XM instrument designed for research of solar cells and photovoltaics.
- Developed in conjunction with Professor Laurie Peter
- Frequency and time domain techniques including IMPS, IMVS, Impedance, Photovoltage Decay, Charge Extraction, I-V
- Auto analysis for calculating effective diffusion coefficients and electron lifetimes
- NIST traceable light source calibration
- Excellent thermal management of light sources for long term stability
- Full set of electrochemical techniques (cyclic voltammetry, chrono methods, galvano methods, impedance and AC voltammetry)
- IPCE option for quantum efficiency measurements
- SolarLab XM's impedance accuracy contour plot highlights Solartron's best in class measurement performance.
Solar Test Systems
SolarLab XM is an application specific XM (Xtreme Measurement) product that is primarily focused on solar cell and photovoltaic research. The system, based upon Solartron Analytical's world-leading experience in transfer function measurements, offers a high-quality measurement platform for characterizing a range of photoelectrochemical devices such as DSSC's, Perovskite cells, and Photoanodes," noted Professor Laurie Peter, world leading expert, University of Bath, UK. Professor Peter acted as scientific advisor during the development of the ModuLab PhotoEchem system and helped ensure the system met the requirements of the most demanding photovoltaic researchers in the market today.
SolarLab XM includes a reference grade potentiostat, frequency response analyzer (FRA) and PhotoEchem module that provide complete characterization of a wide range of Solar cells and PV cells, including Perovskite and Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC). Additionally, the system can be used for development of visible spectrum photoelectrochemical systems such as Iron-Oxide photo-splitting of water.
A key feature of this system is its ease of use, with data analysis requiring just one click of the mouse! For experienced users SolarLab XM offers the ability to develop new experiment types with the powerful step sequencer.
A configurable version exists as the ModuLab XM PhotoEchem system.
Applications and Software
| The SolarLab XM is a dedicated system for the following applications: | |
| IMPS | Effective Diffusion Coefficient of Electrons |
| IMVS |
Effective Lifetime of Electrons |
| Photo Voltage Decay | Effective Lifetime of Electrons |
| I-V | Fill Factor, Pmax, Voc, Isc, Efficiency |
| Charge extraction - Dark | Trapped Charge Density |
| Charge extraction - Short Circuit |
Trapped Charge Density |
| IPCE option | Quantum Efficiency |
| AC Measurement | Impedance / Capacitance |
Download SolarLab brochure here.
Application Note: Studying Solar Cells with the Modulab XM PhotoEchem Optical and Electrical Measurement System
Electrochemistry - Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Analysis
Photovoltaics - Modulab XM PhotoEchem