Component Management
Adhesive designed to electrically interconnect solar cells
Engineered Materials Systems has introduced the EMS 561-147-2, a low-cost snap cure conductive adhesive for stringing or shingling applications in crystalline silicon and thin-film solar modules. The adhesive is designed to electrically interconnect solar cells using ribbons or direct cell-to-cell contact.
The EMS 561-147-2 is stress absorbing to withstand the rigors of thermal cycling and features outstanding conductive stability to cell and ribbon metallisation during damp heat exposure. Additionally, the conductive adhesive is designed to cure in seconds at 180°C or above to enable fast fixturing of the cells in the stringer. The EMS 561-147-2 is approximately 50% lower in cost than standard silver-filled conductive adhesives.