PHOTOVOLTAIC MICRO-CELL DESIGN FOR DISTRUBUTED POWER IN SENSOR NETWORKS

G. A. Allwood; G. Wild; S. Hinckley

PHOTOVOLTAIC MICRO-CELL DESIGN FOR DISTRUBUTED POWER IN SENSOR NETWORKS

G. A. Allwood, G. Wild, S. Hinckley

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Abstract

We present a new study of power over optical fiber, for use in optical fiber smart sensor networks, using silicon-based photovoltaic micro-cells. A number of parameters in the design of the micro-cell for implementation in a power converter chip have been investigated. Matching the beam profile to the active region, as well as maximizing the contact area improves the device efficiency. The effect of doping profile and junction type on the device performance, suggests silicon is a cost effective and suitable material for this application.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	PROCEEDINGS OF 2010 CONFERENCE ON OPTOELECTRONIC AND MICROELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND DEVICES (COMMAND 2010)
Publisher	Wiley-IEEE Press
Pages	129-130
Number of pages	2
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes
Event	Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD) - Canberra, Australia Duration: 12 Dec 2010 → 15 Dec 2010

Publication series

Name	Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices
Publisher	IEEE
ISSN (Print)	1097-2137

Conference

Conference	Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD)
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Canberra
Period	12/12/10 → 15/12/10

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Allwood, GA, Wild, G & Hinckley, S 2010, PHOTOVOLTAIC MICRO-CELL DESIGN FOR DISTRUBUTED POWER IN SENSOR NETWORKS. in PROCEEDINGS OF 2010 CONFERENCE ON OPTOELECTRONIC AND MICROELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND DEVICES (COMMAND 2010). Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices, Wiley-IEEE Press, pp. 129-130, Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD), Canberra, Australia, 12/12/10.

PHOTOVOLTAIC MICRO-CELL DESIGN FOR DISTRUBUTED POWER IN SENSOR NETWORKS. / Allwood, G. A.; Wild, G.; Hinckley, S.
PROCEEDINGS OF 2010 CONFERENCE ON OPTOELECTRONIC AND MICROELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND DEVICES (COMMAND 2010). Wiley-IEEE Press, 2010. p. 129-130 (Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

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PHOTOVOLTAIC MICRO-CELL DESIGN FOR DISTRUBUTED POWER IN SENSOR NETWORKS

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