Microsatellite Sun Sensor SX-SBOX-SUNS-01
SPUTNIX
Sun sensor for microsatellites and small spacecraft. Half-angle 45° FOV, 0.15° accuracy, 43×43×16 mm, 45 g, CAN2B. Uses matrix photodetector with anti-glare algorithms.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.045 kg
- Power
- 0.4 W
- Largest dimension
- 43 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
- Dimensions
- 43 × 43 × 16 mm
- Mass
- 45 g
- Field of view (half-angle)
- 45°
- Accuracy (1σ)
- 0.15°
- Power consumption
- 0.4 W
- Interface
- CAN2B (duplicated)
About
SPUTNIX SX-SBOX-SUNS-01 solar sensor determines the unit vector direction to the Sun from matrix photodetector exposure data. Includes algorithms to combat Earth-reflected glare — a known problem for LEO sensors. Compatible with CubeSat and microsatellite applications. Part of SPUTNIX SBOX product ecosystem.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 43 × 43 × 16 mm |
| Mass | 45 g |
| Supply voltage | 6–36 V |
| Power consumption | 0.4 W |
| Interface | CAN2B (duplicated) |
| Field of view (half-angle) | 45° |
| Accuracy (1σ) | 0.15° |
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.