Comparison

G2V Optics Sunbrick vs SS-X AM1.5G Standard Spectrum

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G2V Sunbrick LED Solar Simulator vs. SS-X AM1.5G Standard Spectrum Xenon Solar Simulator
Spec-by-Spec Breakdown

G2V Sunbrick LED Solar Simulator vs. SS-X AM1.5G Standard Spectrum Xenon Solar Simulator
Spec-by-Spec Breakdown

Feature G2V Sunbrick LED Solar Simulator SS-X AM1.5G Standard Spectrum Xenon Solar Simulator Questions To Ask Yourself
Area of Illumination 15 cm × 15 cm Table Area of Illumination 5 CM X 5 CM Will my Device Under Test (DUT) increase in size as my research progresses? TODO-NEW-Q
Spectral Range 350 nm – 1200 nm Table Spectral Range 400 nm - 1100 nm TODO Do I need UV photons starting at 300 nm or NIR coverage beyond 1100 nm, or will the power in these areas be sufficient? TODO-NEW-Q
Spectral Control 32 tunable channels Table Spectral Control Will I need to simulate AM1.5G, AM0, or custom conditions? TODO-NEW-Q
IEC 60904-9 Compliance Class A+A+A+ Table IEC 60904-9 Compliance Do I need certified, high-accuracy performance across all IEC categories? What problems will I have with lower Class uniformity performance? TODO-NEW-Q
Spectral Coverage <25% Table Spectral Coverage Table Spectral Coverage Q? TODO-NEW-Q
Spectral Deviation <25% Table Spectral Deviation 3.3% How closely does the spectrum need to match real sunlight for my application? TODO-NEW-Q
Spectral Match < ±12.5% Table Spectral Match How much spectral mismatch can my application tolerate before it affects measurement accuracy or material performance? TODO-NEW-Q
Long-Term Temporal Stability <2% Table Temporal Stability How sensitive are my experiments to light stability over time? TODO-NEW-Q
Spatial Uniformity <1% Table Spatial Uniformity Do I need consistent irradiance over the full sample surface? Could spatial variation compromise my data? TODO-NEW-Q
Lifetime 10,000+ hours Table Lifetime How much downtime or recurring cost can I afford? What are the cost of bulb replacements? How many bulbs per year will I need? TODO-NEW-Q
Software & API GUI + Python API Table Software & API Will I need automation, scripting, or lab instrument integration? Will I need to run scripts across multiple instruments? TODO-NEW-Q
Maintenance No consumables; minimal maintenance Table Maintenance How much downtime or recurring cost can I afford? What are the cost of bulb replacements? How many bulbs per year will I need? TODO-NEW-Q
Price Point ~$56.00/cm² (Class A+A+A+ over 225 cm²) Table Price per cm² Does the price reflect full system capability and long-term value? Will I need to upgrade or maintain later? TODO-NEW-Q

Sunbrick vs SS-X AM1.5G Standard Spectrum Xenon Solar Simulator

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What You Risk and What You Gain in Your Solar Simulator Choice

What You Risk with the SS-X AM1.5G Standard Spectrum Xenon Solar Simulator

  • Fixed Spectrum, No Tunability TODO
    You’re limited to a single AM1.5G output from a Xenon lamp—there is no spectral flexibility for AM0, custom profiles, or band-specific research without purchasing filters for each one.
  • Constrained Illumination Area
    With a 10 × 10 cm Class A zone, expanding your sample size or testing larger devices may force compromises in setup or accuracy.
  • Limited Automation & Integration
    Manual shuttering and basic RS232 control channel limits your ability to automate workflows or integrate with IV tools and other instruments.

 

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What You Gain with the Sunbrick LED Solar Simulator

  • Advanced Spectral Tunability TODO
    32 independently controlled LED channels give you complete control over the output spectrum, including AM1.5G, AM0, or fully custom profiles.
  • Large, Uniform Test Area
    Class A+A+A+ over 15 × 15 cm ensures edge-to-edge consistency even for multi-cell or larger-format testing.
  • Seamless Automation & Integration
    Control light output, timing, and IV sweeps through a Python API, with native Keithley 2400 & 2600 integration..
  • Purpose-Built for Scientific Confidence
    There are no filters to degrade or warp, no bulb decay to accomodate for or  replace, just stable, repeatable output day after day, test after test.

Lab-Ready Efficiency
The Sunbrick’s compact, solid-state form factor fits in fume hoods, on desktop test stations, and easily fits in scale-up workflows—without rails, optics towers, or bulky water cooling.

The Sunbrick: Built for Rigorous Research

Class A+ Light for Research That Demands Accuracy Precise, repeatable, full-spectrum light — whatever your application.

Every comparison starts with specs, but the best instruments prove themselves in the data. G2V’s Sunbrick is Class A+A+A+ rated to IEC60904-9:2020, covering 350–1200 nm across 32 tunable LED channels, with spatial non-uniformity ≤1% and short-term instability under 0.25%. See how it stacks up.

The most accurate solar spectrum available in an LED simulator.

G2V next generation Class A+A+A+ LED solar simulator Sunbrick spectral irradiance chart matched to AM1.5G reference spectrum, 350–1200 nm , 32-channel tunable, Class A+A+A+ IEC60904-9
Class A+ Spectral Match

The Sunbrick AM1.5G spectral output covers 350-1200 nm across 32 tunable LED channels, exceeding IEC60904-9:2020 Class A+ requirements and the ASTM E927 standard.

Consistent, repeatable light across every millimetre of your sample.

G2V Sunbrick G2 spatial non-uniformity heatmap showing under 1% variation across 10x10 cm Class A+ illumination area, IEC60904-9 compliant
Class A+ Spatial Uniformity

Spatial non-uniformity of ≤1% across a 10×10 cm Class A+ illumination area – with Class A uniformity extending to 15×15 cm for larger samples.

From power-on to publication-ready data in seconds.

G2V Sunbrick G2 short-term temporal instability (STI) under 0.25% over 90 seconds, exceeding IEC60904-9 Class A+ solar simulator standard
Class A+ Temporal Stability

Short-term temporal instability under 0.25% from a 2-second cold start, with long-term instability below 1% over a rated 25,000-hour lifetime.

Why Leading Labs Choose Solar Simulators from G2V Optics

Top-tier labs in aerospace, photovoltaics, and materials science are turning to the G2V Sunbrick because they need more than just light; they need control. In research where a 2% deviation can invalidate months of work, bulky Xenon systems with drifting spectra and manual control don’t cut it.

Whether you’re:

  • Validating next-gen solar cell performance

  • Simulating real-world solar conditions across custom spectra

  • Or automating precise, long-duration optical tests

The Sunbrick delivers Engineered Sunlight™ without the optical benches, bulb changes, or setup headaches. Just stable, repeatable, programmable light. Wherever and whenever you need it.

Future-proof your lab. Simulate with confidence.

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