SOCKET ASSEMBLY FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC PACKAGE

摘要

A socket assembly (100) includes a photovoltaic package (102) having a substrate with a photovoltaic cell and contact pads electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell. A dielectric housing (108) removably receives the photovoltaic package (102). The dielectric housing (108) holds contacts in mating engagement with the contact pads. A metal shell (106) receives the housing (108) and the photovoltaic package (102), and the metal shell (106) has a window (128) providing access to the photovoltaic cell.