Fontana, California, April 2016: ECT’s SPP-25 probes are designed specifically to support non-destructive electrical contact at various stages of test during the fabrication process of solar photovoltaic (PV) products. ECT’s reliable and effective solution is well suited for high volume production test which is needed as volumes increase due to alternative energies becoming more mainstream.
Spring probe technology is an ideal solution to provide electrical connection to obtain I-V curve measurements, or providing reliable contact for your challenging high current or low voltage connections. SPP-25 probes feature low, stable resistance, a center close for enhanced pointing accuracy, tip styles designed to distribute spring force across a large area, and two force options; 4oz and 6oz. The probes are specifically designed to yield a linear force –compression relationship as the probe is actuated. This minimizes potentially harmful jumps or steps in force. SPP-25 probes fit into standard Pogo 25 receptacles.
ECT probes are often used for standard or custom automated test equipment and fixture applications which involve simulation, production testing, characterization, validation or failure analysis. ECT has leveraged decades of spring probe design and manufacturing knowhow to create probes that ensure reliable electrical contact without damaging the PV cell.
Tony DeRosa, Senior Product Manager, explains: “Whether you are making contact directly with silicon/thin film circuitry, or the bus bar of your PV device, ECT offers a wide range of sizes, tip styles, and spring forces to accommodate your specific application.”
To learn more about SPP-25 please visit ect-cpg.com/solar-panel-probes
About Everett Charles Technologies (ECT):
ECT (headquartered in Fontana, CA) is the world's leading manufacturer of POGO ® contact probes for a wide range of applications including industrial, medical, military, connectors and testing bare and loaded printed circuit boards. R&D programs address engineering and materials issues that will affect Contact Solutions for the next decade. Methods for maintaining electrical continuity in miniature probes, improved spring technologies, and probe head geometries are under continual review. ECT POGO ® contacts are marketed worldwide through sales offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. ECT is a company of Xcerra™ Corporation, which provides capital equipment, interface products, and services to the semiconductor, industrial, and electronics manufacturing industries. Xcerra Corporation offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and technologies, and a global network of strategically deployed applications and support resources. Additional information can be found at www.ect-cpg.com and www.Xcerra.com.