Description
Flexible Circuit 201878-001 Schottky Bypass Diode CIGS Solar Panel Qty 400
This listing is for one lot of 400 Schottky bypass diodes supplied as 100 flexible diode ribbons, with 4 diodes per ribbon, packaged in a single molded plastic tray. These flex diode ribbons were manufactured by Flexible Circuit Technologies (part number 201878-001) for Dow Solar and Solopower for integration into flexible CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide) thin-film solar panels. These are comparable in specification to the SMC Diode Solutions SD125SB45B.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Flexible Circuit Technologies
- Part Number: 201878-001
- Comparable to: SMC Diode Solutions SD125SB45B
- Diode Type: Schottky Bypass Diode (flexible ribbon format)
- Quantity: 400 diodes total (100 ribbons × 4 diodes per ribbon)
- Packaging: 1 molded clear plastic tray containing 100 ribbons
- Forward Voltage Drop (Vf): 0.64 V @ 15 A
- Maximum Reverse Voltage (Vrrm): 45 V
- Maximum Forward Current (Imax): 15 A
- Leakage Current (Ileak): 0.4 mA
- Measured Die Size: 3.16 mm × 3.18 mm × 0.295 mm
- Ribbon Overall Dimensions: 48 cm long × 12 mm wide
- Contact Point Dimensions: 10 mm long × 9.5 mm wide
- Substrate: Amber polyimide flex circuit with gold-plated contact pads
- Lot Number: 2016-060 (approx.); Date Code: 2016.05.06
- Includes humidity indicator card (reading within safe range)
- New in original factory packaging
Applications
Schottky bypass diodes in flexible ribbon format are used in the manufacture of thin-film CIGS solar panels to provide cell-level bypass protection. In a CIGS panel, individual solar cells or cell strings can become reverse-biased under partial shading or cell mismatch conditions; the bypass diode conducts in that scenario, rerouting current around the affected cell and preventing hotspot damage and power loss. The flexible ribbon construction of these diodes is specifically suited to the lamination-based manufacturing process used for Dow Solar and Solopower monolithically integrated flexible CIGS modules. These components are relevant to solar panel manufacturers, researchers, and repair specialists working with legacy Solopower or Dow Solar flexible panel technology, as well as to engineers developing compatible thin-film solar products that require a low-profile, flexible bypass diode solution.
This Flexible Circuit Technologies 201878-001 Schottky Bypass Diode lot is new and has never been installed or used in a finished product. The diodes were manufactured for Dow Solar and Solopower for use in flexible CIGS thin-film solar panel production and are packed in their original factory tray. The lot consists of 100 diode ribbons (400 individual diodes) housed in a clear molded plastic tray. A humidity indicator card is included with the tray and reads within safe limits in our photos. The flex ribbons appear clean and undamaged — amber polyimide substrate and gold contact pads show no signs of oxidation, bending, or handling wear. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Flexible Circuit Technologies |
Model: |
201878-001 |
MPN: |
201878-001 |
Type: |
Schottky Bypass Diode Ribbon |
SKU: |
51707 |
Quantity per Lot: |
400 diodes (100 ribbons × 4 diodes each) |
Packaging Unit: |
1 plastic tray of 100 ribbons |
Comparable Part Number: |
SMC Diode Solutions SD125SB45B |
Application: |
CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panel Manufacturing |
Original OEM Customer: |
Dow Solar / Solopower |
Forward Voltage Drop (Vf): |
0.64V @ 15A |
Maximum Reverse Voltage (Vrrm): |
45V |
Maximum Forward Current (Imax): |
15A |
Leakage Current (Ileak): |
0.4 mA |
Die Size: |
3.16 mm × 3.18 mm × 0.295 mm |
Ribbon Overall Length: |
48 cm |
Ribbon Width: |
12 mm |
Contact Point Length: |
10 mm |
Contact Point Width: |
9.5 mm |
Diodes per Ribbon: |
4 |
Lot Number: |
2016-060 (approx.) |
Date Code: |
2016.05.06 |
Condition: |
New – Original Packaging |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
Seller Notes: |
Lot of 400 diodes on 100 ribbons in 1 plastic tray; new in original packaging with humidity indicator card. |
Condition Notes: |
Flexible Circuit Technologies 201878-001 Schottky bypass diodes — new, unused, in original factory tray. Lot of 400 diodes on 100 ribbons. Humidity indicator card present and reading safe. Contact pads and flex substrate undamaged. |