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SS-D Sun Sensor

TY-Space Technology
SS-D Sun Sensor

The SS-D Sun Sensor is a high-accuracy digital sun sensor designed for spacecraft, providing 2-axis sun vector angle output.

Typed specifications8 values

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Accuracy
5 °
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Mass
45 g
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Envelope (L×W×H)
32× 36×13
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Update rate
10 Hz
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Field of view
120 °
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Power consumption
1.1 W
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Radiation tolerance (TID)
30 krad
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Design lifetime
4 years
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As published by the supplier12 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Accuracy
5″[3σ]
Update rate
10 Hz
Field of view
120°
Dimensions
32× 36×13
Mass
45 g
Power consumption
1.1 W
Vibration (FM)
sine 13 g, random 12 grms
Vibration (Qualification)
sine 16 g, random 18 grms
Working temperature
-30℃ ~ +40℃
Radiation resistance
30Krad(Si)
Data interface
RS422/CAN
Design life
4years

About

The SS-D Sun Sensor is a digital sun sensor developed by TY-SPACE, offering high accuracy for spacecraft attitude determination. It provides a 2-axis sun vector angle output, essential for various space missions. Key features include a high update rate of 10Hz and a wide field of view of 120°. The sensor is designed to withstand the harsh space environment, with specifications for vibration resistance (sine 13g, random 12 grms for flight model; sine 16g, random 18 grms for qualification), radiation resistance up to 30Krad (Si), and an operational temperature range of -30℃ to +40℃. It has a compact dimension of 32×36×13 and a low mass of 45g, consuming only 1.1W of power. The data interface options include RS422 and CAN, and it is designed for a lifetime of 4 years.

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

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