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Quantum Efficiency

Quantum Efficiency

Sciencetech PTS system conducts SR, EQE, IQE and IV measurements with user friendly software. The system includes a main xenon arc lamp, monochromator with automated order sorting filters, a steady-state solar simulator Class AAA bias light source ( only with PTS-2 ) measurement electronics, computer, and software required to measure solar cell characteristics. The system provides users with a light tight sample chamber for all measurements. Shielded and light tight test area enclosure has convenient removable cover allowing access from top, front and sides.

Measurement Capabilities PTS –S   (175-9201) PTS –X   (175-9202)
 Current-Voltage (IV) Testing Measures VOC , ISC, Jsc, Rshunt, Pmax, efficiency %, and fill factor Included
 Spectral Response (SR)* Scanning range 250 - 2500 nm 300-5000 nm
 External Quantum Efficiency (EQE) Incident photon to converted electron ratio (IPCE) Included
 AC  and  DC measurement mode Modulated / Continuous measurement  capability Included
 Internal Quantum Efficiency (IQE) The ratio of charge carriers collected by the cell to the number of photons absorbed by the cell Available as an add-on
Technical Specifications
Configuration Description PTS-S PTS-X
(175-9201) (175-9202)
Tunable Light Source 150 W  Xenon short arc lamp (1200 hour lifetime) and /or 250 W QTH lamp (average 50 hour lifetime) Xe short arc lamp Xe+QTH lamp
Tuning/scanning range 250-2500 nm 300-5000 nm
1/4 m Czerny-Turner monochromator with an adjustable bandpass and motorized triple grating turret system (3 gratings): 0.2-24 nm with 1200 l/mm 0.4-48 nm with 600 l/mm
blazed @ 250 nm blazed @ 500 nm
0.2-24 nm with 1200 l/mm 0.8-96 nm with  300 l/mm
blazed @ 500 nm blazed @ 2000 nm
0.4-48 nm with 600 l/mm 1.6-192 nm with 150 l/mm blazed @ 5400 nm
blazed @1000 nm
Adjustable beam size 0.5-2.4 mm diameter at focal plane with standard optics
Hard coated order sorting filters Included
Bias Light Source 150 W or 300 W Xenon short arc lamp, average lifetime 1200 hours for 150 W, 900 hours for 300 W. Optional:
150 W with Standard Sample Chamber
OR
300 W with Extended Sample Chamber
25 × 25 or 50 × 50 mm AAA, (ASTM E927-19) Solar Simulator
Includes mounted AM1.5G filter + additional filter slot
Reference      Detector Broadband pyroelectric detector, Element diameter: 5 mm Included
Calibrated range 250-2500 nm 300-5000 nm
IQE Measurement System 50 mm integrating sphere Optional, available as an add-on
Internal quantum efficiency measurement determined from material reflectance measurement (hardware included) 250-2500 nm range.
Measurement System Source meter Optional
Lock-in Amplifier Included
Chopper 4 - 200 Hz Included
Standard auto time constant feature Included
Temperature control (10-60 °C) Accessory Available1
AC and DC measurement mode Included
Sample Placement Sample spacer for proper placement of the sample under the monochromatic and bias light beam A simple 50 × 50 mm sample spacer is included, and various cell chucks are available as add-ons. Includes electrical connections
Software and Interface Modern software written in .NET (Windows 11 Operating System) SciPV Included
Data files and automation log exportable as ASCII Yes
Pre-configured and tested control computer included Yes
Built-in microcontroller switches and monitors signals automatically Included
1 USB port USB-B Interface
1 IEC 60320 C14 power entry inlet Yes
Compliance Intended for use in measurements according to ASTM E 1021-15 , ASTM E948, IEC 60904-8, IEC 60904-1 Yes
Power system Single phase, configurable for 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 120 VAC, 60 Hz Yes

Spectral Range 250-2500 nm, Tunable Light Source, Source Measure Unit, Lock-in Amplifier, Light Tight Sample Chamber, User Selectable Bias Voltage, AC and DC Measurement Mode, Manually Controlled Shutter, SciPV software for full control of the system.