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High-Precision Sun Sensing, Perfectly Tailored for Small Satellites

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Sun Sensor by PYXIS SPACE
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The SUN SENSOR from PYXIS SPACE is a Sun Sensor with Accuracy Standard : 1 Degree, Pre-Calibrated : 0.2 Degrees, Sun Field of View 92 x 92 Degrees, Update Rate 10 Hz, Mass 12 g, Radiation Tolerance 10 kRad. Tags: Digital Sun Sensor. More details for SUN SENSOR can be seen below.

Product Specifications

Product Details

  • Part Number
    SUN SENSOR
  • Manufacturer
    PYXIS SPACE
  • Description
    High-Precision Sun Sensing, Perfectly Tailored for Small Satellites

General Parameters

  • Satellite Type
    SmallSat
  • Type
    Digital Sun Sensor
  • Accuracy
    Standard : 1 Degree, Pre-Calibrated : 0.2 Degrees
  • Sun Field of View
    92 x 92 Degrees
  • Update Rate
    10 Hz
  • Mass
    12 g
  • Radiation Tolerance
    10 kRad
  • Supply Voltage
    4.5 to 12 V
  • Power Consumption
    40 mW
  • Space Heritage
    Yes
  • Interface
    CAN
  • Operating Temperature
    -40 to 80 Degree C
  • Dimension
    9 x 18 x 24 mm
  • Application
    LEO

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