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5. THIN FILM SOLAR CELL SUNCERAM II OUTDOOR SOLAR POWER SUPPLY
New! Solar Cell Power Supply Unit With Microcontroller
5.1 General Information
The Sunceram II Solar Power Supply Unit is a solar cell
power supply unit for LED nighttime lighting,
integrating the Sunceram II Solar Cell Module, a
microcontroller circuit, and a miniature Ni-Cd battery in
its sturdy aluminum die-cast frame.
Its step-up voltage function makes it compatible with
LEDs of all colors, and when connected with full-color
LEDs, it can control the illumination of up to nine
different colors. The unit can be installed in
combinations to provide a broad variety of lighting
methods and flash intervals such as simple flashing,
chasing, etc. These can be set using external switches.
The control circuitry and the Ni-Cd batteries are water
resistant, and the external terminal parts can also be
5.3 Applications
Landscape ornamentation, outdoor signs, traffic signs, outdoor displays, etc.
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treated to make them resistant to water, producing a
high-reliability power supply unit.
5.2 Features
• The aluminum die-cast frame provides long-term
reliability for the solar cell module.
• The power supply unit, which is sealed in resin, can
provide high levels of reliability in outdoor use
environments.
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The step-up voltage circuit enables illumination
control of LEDs of all colors.
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The illumination methods and the flash frequency
can be combined at will.
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The sunlight identification function enables the unit
to turn on automatically at night.
August 1998