CubeSat Sun Sensor SXC-SD-01-3U
SPUTNIX
Two-axis digital sun sensor for nanosatellites. ±60° FOV, <0.3° accuracy, 31.3×27.5×10.3 mm, 7 g, CAN interface. Factory calibrated, no customer calibration required.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.007 kg
- Power
- 0.03 W
- Largest dimension
- 31.3 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
- 31.3 × 27.5 × 10.3 mm
- Mass
- 7 g
- Field of view
- ±60°
- Accuracy (1σ)
- <0.3°
- Noise
- <0.01°
- Power consumption
- 30–50 mW
- Interface
- CAN2.0B 1 Mbit/s
About
SPUTNIX SXC-SD-01-3U is a two-axis digital sun sensor providing directional cosines to the sun. Factory calibrated — no customer calibration needed. Mount holes compatible with SPUTNIX SXC1 and SXC3 frames. Ultra-low power CAN device with built-in DC converter for constant consumption.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (bus connector) | 31.3 × 27.5 × 10.3 mm |
| Dimensions (point-to-point) | 31.3 × 27.5 × 8.6 mm |
| Mass | 7 ± 1 g |
| Supply voltage | 5–12 V (up to 15 V) |
| Power consumption | 30–50 mW |
| Interface | CAN2.0B 1 Mbit/s (UniCAN) |
| Field of view | ±60° (cone) |
| Accuracy (1σ) | <0.3° |
| Noise | <0.01° |
| Telemetry rate | up to 20 Hz |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +50°C |
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.