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Bradford Cosine Sun Sensor (CoSS)

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Bradford Cosine Sun Sensor (CoSS)

Compact 25 g cosine sun sensor, 160×160° FOV, ±3° OBC-limited accuracy, 0 W passive, >100 kRad TID, 30×30×14 mm.

Technical specifications

FOV
160 × 160°
Accuracy
±3° (3σ) OBC-limited
Resolution
< 0.1°
Noise Equivalent Angle
< 0.1° (3σ)
Mass
25 g
Dimensions
30 × 30 × 14 mm
Power Consumption
0 W (passive)
Data Interface
Analogue 5 mA signal
Reliability Figure
5 FIT @ 50°C per device
TID Resilience
> 100 kRad
SEE Resistance
Insensitive to SEE
Electrical Interface
Flying leads
Mechanical Interface
3× M2.5 mounting holes

About

Bradford’s Cosine Sun Sensor (CoSS) provides a 160×160° field of view with ±3° (3σ) OBC-limited accuracy in an ultra-compact 25 g, 30×30×14 mm package. Zero power consumption (passive analogue signal). >100 kRad TID resilience and insensitive to SEE. Reliability of 5 FIT at 50°C per device (better with self-redundant version). Electrical interface via flying leads, 3× M2.5 mounting holes.

Documentation

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Source: www.bradford-space.com ↗