Key highlights

A high accuracy CMOS-based fine sun sensor with a wide field of view (FOV). Optimized for low power consumption, it features a pre-calibrated distortion model, integrated processor, and has immunity to albedo effects. Its housing is designed to allow for easy and robust mounting, while providing improved EMI mitigation. Additionally, to support the high-volume production of these sensors and reduce lead times, CubeSpace (CS) has novel in-house designed and built dark optics tunnels, which allows for the concurrent calibration of multiple sensors in parallel. The modular design of these tunnels makes them easily scalable based on production demands.

Key features

CMOS-based optical sensor
170° FOV lens
Pre-calibrated distortion model
Full albedo immunity
Integrated processor for reduced ADCS computer processing demand
Common node design
Shared electronic design and heritage across Gen2 product range
Random Vibration: 14.16 g RMS
Radiation: 24 kRad
Lifetime: 5+ Years

Testing & qualification

Our satellite subsystems’ manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing adhere to international space standards. We design these subsystems with carefully selected components and subject them to rigorous testing under ESA’s ECSS and NASA’s GEVS standards, including radiation, vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum tests. Utilising in-house test equipment enables us to validate product performance efficiently and cost-effectively, ensuring reliable and high-quality products and services for our ambitious partners.

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Last updated: 2025-10-08

Fine Sun Sensor

9TRL

lead time: 12 wk

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Technical specs

slew rate
< 70 deg s^-1
detection field of view
166° (Horizontal/vertical)
176° (Diagonal)
mass
15 g
length
35 mm
width
24 mm
height
22 mm
supply voltage
3.3 V
power consumption
174 mW (peak)
100 mW (average)
update rate
< 2 Hz
data interface
CAN
UART
RS485
I2C

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