CubeSense Sun GEN 2

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A CMOS-based fine sun sensor with a wide field of view, low power consumption, high accuracy and immunity against albedo effects. Housing designed to allow for easy and robust mounting while providing improved EMI mitigation.

The main features of CubeSense Sun include:

  • M2 threaded mounting holes
  • 170° FOV lens for large coverage
  • Pre-calibrated distortion model
  • Full albedo immunity
  • Shared electronic design across Gen2 family

Our CubeSense Sun is fully calibrated in our state-of-the-art dark calibration room.

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Product Specifications

Product Details

  • Part Number
    CubeSense Sun GEN 2
  • Manufacturer
    CubeSpace Satellite Systems
  • Description
    A CMOS-based fine sun sensor with a wide field of view & low power consumption

General Parameters

  • Satellite Type
    CubeSat
  • Accuracy
    0.2 Degree
  • Sun Field of View
    166 to 176 Degree
  • Update Rate
    Up to 2 Hz
  • Mass
    15 gms
  • Radiation Tolerance
    24 krad
  • Supply Voltage
    3.3 V
  • Power Consumption
    174 mW (Peak power)
  • Interface
    CAN, UART, RS-485, I2C
  • Operating Temperature
    -35 to 80 Degree C(Thermal)
  • Dimension
    35 x 22 x 24 mm(W x H x L)
  • Application
    High-performance EO
  • Note
    Average power : 100 W

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