PHOTON-TD
AAC Clyde Space
Triple-deployable solar array for CubeSats with three wing panels, maximizing power generation for high-power CubeSat and small satellite missions.
Technical specifications
- Solar Cell Type
- Triple Junction GaAs
- Cell Efficiency
- 29.5% (BOL)
- Panel Type
- Triple-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
- Number of Deployable Wings
- 3
About
PHOTON-TD is the highest-power variant in the PHOTON solar array family, featuring triple-deployable wing panels for maximum solar collection area. Designed for power-intensive CubeSat and small satellite missions up to 16U, it provides the greatest energy generation of the PHOTON range. All three wings deploy passively using spring mechanisms and the system integrates with AAC Clyde Space PCDU/EPS products using high-efficiency triple junction solar cells.
Documentation
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