The Pico from G2V Optics is a tunable LED solar simulator for small-area applications under 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm. It is a class AAA instrument bringing incredible quality in a compact form.
The Pico from G2V Optics is a tunable LED solar simulator for small-area applications under 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm. It is a class AAA instrument bringing incredible quality in a compact form.
LED Solar Simulators are the future of Solar Simulators. LEDs are solid-state devices that require minimal maintenance, nor do they have the hazards related to pressurized gas lamps.
G2V Optics has crafted the Pico LED small area solar simulator to provide truly controllable illumination, complete with software-controlled spectra, traceable calibration, all with no bulbs, filters, or moving parts. Replicate AM1.5G, AM0 – AM40, and geography-, season-, or time-specific spectra with the click of a button.
It’s your research made more accurate.
Pico is exceeding Class A in solar spectral match, it offers a high-consistency, high-precision spectral mismatch of less than 5% to exceed Class A requirements by a factor of 5 – as defined by ASTM E927, IEC 60904-9, and JIS C8912 Standards.
The Pico is designed to grow with your research needs. Because Your Research Matters. Your research is changing the world. You can’t afford imprecise light that gives inaccurate results.
The Pico is a research-grade instrument suitable for testing photosensitive (light-sensitive) materials or processes, including solar cells, photochemistry, photochemical processes, environmental degradation, aerospace materials, and more.
You choose a spectral range and upgrade to completely control spectrum & intensity, to measure photovoltaic IV characteristics, and to obtain low-resolution EQE measurements.
For the latest information on the Pico small area solar simulator, please download our LED Solar Simulator Brochure. It includes everything you need to know about the Pico, as well as a complete specification sheet. If you would like to know more, please get in touch.
| Specifications | DIR-BASE | DIR-BASE-UV | DIR-BASE-UV-NIR | DIR-BASE-NIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM E927/IEC 60904-9/JIS C 8904-9 | Exceeds Class AAA Specifications | |||
| Spectral Mis-Match | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
| Spatial Non-uniformity | <2% | <2% | <2% | <2% |
| Temporal Instability | <0.1% | <0.1% | <0.1% | <0.1% |
| Spectral Range | 400-1100 | 350-1100 | 350-1500 | 400-1500 |
| SKU Spectral Code | LMN | KLMN | KLMNO | LMNO |
| Working Distance | 7 cm | 7 cm | 7 cm | 7 cm |
| Tunable Channels | 26 | 28 | 32 | 30 |
| Calibrated Output Irradiance (1.0 suns AM1.5G | 75.9 | 79.1 | 87.9 | 84.7 |
| General Specifications | Value | Units | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Solar Simulator | Steady-State | N/A | Uses continuous-wave LEDs | ||
| Mounting Configuration | Two 1/4”-20-threaded holes separated by 4” (imperial model) or two M6-threaded holes separated by 100 mm (metric model). Arbitrary orientation is possible. | N/A | – | ||
| Intensity Adjustment Range | 0-110 | % | 0.1-1.1 suns AM1.5G in 0.1 increments | ||
| Class A Illumination Area | 2.5×2.5 | cm | – | ||
| Safe Operating Temperature | 15-40 | °C | – | ||
| Angle of Emission | <30 | ° | Directed | ||
| Size | (21.5 x 22.3 x 11.6) | cm | Directed | ||
| Weight | 2.2 | kg | 4.4lbs (Illumination Head) | ||
| Unit Lifetime | 10,000 | hours | Expected Minimum Lifespan | ||
| Warranty | 2 | year | Optional extension available | ||
SKU LEGEND FOR SPECTRAL REGIONS
| Spectral Code | K | L | M | N | O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectral Range (nm) | 350-400 | 400-700 | 700-900 | 900-1100 | 1100-1500 |
Solar Cell testing and characterization
Obtain low-resolution EQE measurements
Testing any photosensitive (light-sensitive) materials or processes
Photovoltaic Manufacturing lines
Photochromic devices testing
Photochemical processes testing
Environmental and material degradation testing
LiDAR and Machine Vision Testing
Aerospace materials testing
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Photonic Solutions Ltd
Unit 2.2 Quantum Court
Heriot-Watt University Research Park
Edinburgh
EH14 4AP
