SunCore Corporation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Solar technology, Mobile device charging |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Brimmer Family |
| Headquarters | Irvine , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Intelligent charging solutions, NovaCell® portable charger |
| Owner | Brimmer Family |
SunCore Corporation, established in 2004 by the Brimmer Family in Irvine, California, specializes in developing intelligent charging solutions powered by light for mobile devices. Their primary customers include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and service providers.
Technology
SunCore utilizes a unique photovoltaic (PV) panel technology capable of capturing light energy over a wide spectral range (300 to 1200 nanometers), which extends beyond the visible spectrum. This capability allows devices to be charged using ambient indoor lighting without relying on direct sunlight. Their microcontroller-driven charge management system enhances the efficiency of energy transfer from the PV panel to the battery by dynamically adjusting to varying lighting conditions.
NovaCell®
The NovaCell® is a portable, light-powered charger intended for widely used mobile devices, designed to prolong device usage between charges. It incorporates proprietary technology that captures energy from multiple lighting environments, such as indoor ambient light, incandescent sources, sunlight, and shaded areas.
Equipped with a proprietary monolithically interconnected back-point junction photovoltaic (PV) panel sensitive to wavelengths ranging from 300 to 1200 nanometers, the NovaCell® employs a microcontroller-based charge management system. This system maximizes energy transfer efficiency from the PV panel to the battery under different lighting conditions, ensuring optimal voltage and current output.
The front panel includes five LED indicators displaying the built-in lithium battery’s charge status in increments of 20%, with an accuracy of 1%. A sun-shaped icon provides visual feedback on charging intensity, where its brightness reflects the quality of light exposure for optimal charging performance.