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Title: Solar cell array panel and method of manufacture

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5751657

An integral lightweight solar cell panel containing a plurality of interconnected solar cells bonded to a fiber-reinforced polyimide film made from an isoimide-containing precursor. The solar cells can be placed on the reinforced polyimide film while the film is in a partially cured condition and the cells become bonded to the film upon completion of the cure. A transparent polymeric film, such as a polyimide, can be used as protective means for the front surfaces of the cells.

Assignee:
Nughes Aircraft Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4542257
OSTI ID:
5751657
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: Filed date 27 Apr 1984; Other Information: PAT-APPL-604548
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English