Western Europe watch with solar cells, inspired by typhoon

Solar is an important driver watches the way. Casio Computer Through continuous innovation in the watch with solar cell configuration, succeeded in raising a generation, by the industry's attention.

Casio introduced in the fall 2013 wave of high-end models for solar watch "OCEANUS Manta" new product "OCW-S3000 / S3001". This watch is equipped with a shape different from the original solar cell, the power generation capacity increased by about 5% (Figure 1). 5% is not much value, but in terms of the design of the watch is significant. Because, with the increase in the power output, can significantly improve the appearance of design freedom. Suggested retail price OCW-S3000 / S3001 is 160,000 ~ 180,000 yen (excluding tax). This luxury watches, the design is an important factor can about the sale.

       The solar cell watch dial arranged below (Figure 2). If the pointer on the dial decorated and block the light, generating capacity will be reduced. Therefore, in order to obtain a desired amount of power, there are certain restrictions on the design will be, such as to reduce the decorative area, designed to be smaller pointer. Among them, the impact is particularly serious is the shadow of the pointer.

       Watch with a solar cell composed of several units. Usually several fan-shaped configuration of the solar cell into a round, the same as pizza. Shape of the solar cell is simple, easy to design and production, but the amount of power loss due to the shadow of the pointer is large, because the pointer is easy to cause the light unevenness.

Shielded FFC Cable Flex circuit manufacturer  Flex flat cable Manufacturers