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Bradford Mini Fine Sun Sensor (Mini FSS)

Bradford Space
Bradford Mini Fine Sun Sensor (Mini FSS)

Ultra-compact 50 g sun sensor with ±0.2° accuracy (3σ), 128×128° FOV, 0 W passive operation, 50×46×17 mm.

Key figurescomparable across the catalogue

Mass
0.05 kg
Power
0 W
Largest dimension
50 mm

Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.

As published by the supplier

FOV
128 × 128°
Accuracy
±0.2° (3σ) with LUT on OBC
Resolution
< 0.03°
Noise equivalent angle
< 0.005° (3σ)
Mass
50 g
Dimensions
50 × 46 × 17 mm
Power consumption
0 W (passive)
Data interface
Analogue voltage 0–5 V
Reliability figure
22.3 FIT @ 30°C
Electrical interface
9-pin micro-D connector
Mechanical interface
2× M3 + 1× M4 mounting holes

About

Bradford’s Mini Fine Sun Sensor (Mini FSS) provides ±0.2° (3σ) accuracy across a 128×128° FOV in a compact 50 g, 50×46×17 mm form factor. Operates with zero power draw (passive analogue output 0–5V via 9-pin micro-D connector), making it ideal for cubesat and small satellite applications. 22.3 FIT at 30°C reliability. A Look-Up Table (LUT) provided for OBC implementation enables ±0.005° noise equivalent angle.

Documentation

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Source: www.bradford-space.com ↗

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