Title :
A 53% High Efficiency GaAs Vertically Integrated Multi-junction Laser Power Converter
Author :
Krut, D. ; Sudharsanan, R. ; Isshiki, T. ; King, R. ; Karam, N.H.
Author_Institution :
Boeing Co., Sylmar
Abstract :
In this paper, a new vertical multi-junction 2 V laser power converter with an efficiency of over 52% is successfully and fabricated. This efficiency was obtained with high level of direct laser illumination at 810 nm.
Keywords :
gallium arsenide; integrated optoelectronics; laser accessories; laser beams; photovoltaic cells; power convertors; semiconductor lasers; GaAs; direct laser illumination; efficiency 53 percent; laser design; multisegmented photovoltaic cells; vertically integrated multijunction laser power converter; voltage 2 V; wavelength 810 nm; Current density; Fiber lasers; Gallium arsenide; Linear predictive coding; Optical design; Optical devices; Optical losses; Photovoltaic systems; Power lasers; Solar power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Device Research Conference, 2007 65th Annual
Conference_Location :
Notre Dame, IN
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1101-6
Electronic_ISBN :
1548-3770
DOI :
10.1109/DRC.2007.4373680
