Smart enclosure integrates PCBs into solar panels
Stephen Law
Electronics Interconnect Production / Materials Engineering Supply Chain smart junction boxTE CONNECTIVITY SOLARLOK Medium smart junction box enables printed circuit boards (pcbs) to be integrated into solar panel solutions. Unit is designed to terminate customer-designed pcbs that can monitor its functionality and allows the junction box to be shut down remotely when required. Special clips allow the pcb to be quickly and reliably connected to the solar panel foils. Product comes with foil-rails and clips, has an operating temperature range of minus 40C to 90C and is rated for 1000 or 1500V. The junction box is rated up to IP67 and is approved by TUV and UL. http://www.te.com
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