NASA NTRS · 19810000106
Heat Lamps Solder Solar Array Quickly
Abstract
Interconnection tabs in a nine-solar-cell array have been soldered simultaneously with radiant heat. Cells and tabs are held in position for soldering by sandwiching them between compliant silicone-rubber vacuum platen and transparent polyimide sealing membrane. Heat lamps warm cells, producing smooth, flat solder joints of high quality.
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Coyle, P. J., Crouthamel, M. S.. 1982-09-01. Heat Lamps Solder Solar Array Quickly. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19810000106
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