IMA™ - Hyperspectral imaging system for next-gen photovoltaics characterization and optimization

Photon etc.. presents IMA™, a fast and all-in-one hyperspectral microscope suitable for analyzing solar cells and advanced materials in the visible (VIS), near-infrared (NIR), and short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectral ranges. Based on Photon etc.’s high performance tunable imaging filter, this imaging spectrometer delivers crisp images and exceptional data quality ideal for identifying defects and impurities in photovoltaic materials.

Notably, this hyperspectral imaging system features a patented absolute photometric calibration module that allows for the quantification of electrical properties, like the quasi-Fermi level splitting, solely through optical measurements. This eliminates the need for electrical connections or measurements while providing valuable insights into the materials' characteristics. Lastly, IMA’s global illumination is closer to sunlight illumination, providing information directly relevant to a device’s performance in the field.

Key Features

The main features of the IMA™ are:

VIS, NIR and/or SWIR spectral ranges. One single instrument covering 400 nm - 1620 nm