PHOTON-DD
AAC Clyde Space
Double-deployable solar array for CubeSats with two wing panels that fold out on orbit to substantially increase power generation for larger or higher-power missions.
Technical specifications
- Solar Cell Type
- Triple Junction GaAs
- Cell Efficiency
- 29.5% (BOL)
- Panel Type
- Double-Deployable
- Compatible CubeSat Size
- 6U to 16U
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to +100°C
- Radiation Tolerance
- 10 KRad
- TRL Level
- 9
- Interface
- I2C (via EPS)
- Deployment Mechanism
- Spring-loaded passive deployment
- Connector
- Flexible PCB harness
- Coating
- Anti-reflective
- Vacuum Compatible
- Yes
About
PHOTON-DD is a double-deployable solar array featuring two wing panels per deployment mechanism, providing significantly greater power generation area than single-deployable variants. Suitable for 6U to 16U CubeSat missions with higher power budgets, the system deploys both panel wings simultaneously using a spring-loaded passive mechanism. Uses high-efficiency triple junction solar cells and integrates with AAC Clyde Space EPS products.
Documentation
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