NuSCIS Space Camera
XCAM
Compact multi-sensor SmallSat/CubeSat imaging payload with CAN-Bus and SpaceWire interfaces, supporting CMOS, CCD, and EMCCD detectors.
Typed specifications31 values
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- Mass
- 100 g depending on sensor configuration · datasheet p.6
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 9.5 x 9.1 x 2.7 cm NuSCIS CIS ICB controller · datasheet p.6
- Sensor resolution
- 4 Mpx CMV4000 sensor option (dual/stereo) · datasheet p.1 10 Mpx Fairchild HWK4123 sCMOS option
- Supply voltage
- 5 V nom. · power interface 5V · datasheet p.6 5 V Power interface
- Power consumption
- 4 W Peak Power Consumption; depending on CIS being used · datasheet p.7 4 W min · Peak Power Consumption | 5 W max · Peak Power Consumption | 4–5 W max · peak power, depending on CIS being used | 5 W Peak Power Consumption; depending on CIS being used
- Data interface
- CAN CAN-Bus command interface (lab or space use) · datasheet p.6 MIPI lab or space use; with the Fairchild HWK sensor | USB lab testing only | other MIPI (lab or space use), only with Fairchild HWK sensor | SpaceWire primary data return for flight +1
- Operating temperature
- -30–65 °C product page
- Radiation tolerance (TID)
- 15 krad CCD (CCD97) variant, ICB + Aux + Sensor · datasheet p.5 30 krad CIS (HWK4123) variant, ICB + Sensor
- Design lifetime
- 3 years design lifetime, LEO · datasheet p.6
- Camera type
- other visible and soft X-ray bands; some variants also UV and EUV · datasheet p.2
- Volume
- 0.25 U format PC104 1/4U · datasheet p.6
- Survival temperature
- -40–85 °C product page
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.1
- Detector
- CCD CCD variant (e.g. CCD97) via Aux PCB · datasheet p.2 other EMCCD | CCD enhanced | other sCMOS (Fairchild HWK4123) | CMOS sensor options incl. CMV4000, CIS120 +1
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- Dimensions
- 9.5 x 9.1 x 2.7 cm
- Format
- PC104 1/4U
- Mass
- From 100 g
- Peak power consumption
- 4 W
- Power interface
- 5 V
- Operating temperature
- -30 to +65 deg C
- Survival temperature
- -40 to +85 deg C
- Command interface
- CAN-Bus; USB (lab)
- Data interface
- SpaceWire; USB (lab)
- Design lifetime
- 3 years (LEO)
- Simultaneous cmos sensors
- Up to 2
- Data compression
- Onboard compression included
About
NuSCIS (New Space Camera Imaging System) is a compact imaging payload designed for CubeSats and SmallSats operating in low-Earth orbit environments. Its modular architecture and multi-sensor flexibility enable customisation for mission-specific requirements, supporting CMOS, CCD, and EMCCD sensors with integrated thermal control for enhanced low-light performance. The PC104 1/4U format Imager Controller Board (ICB) can operate up to two CMOS sensors simultaneously.
The platform combines onboard processing with real-time decision-making while maintaining minimal mass, power, and volume footprints, making it suitable for rapid deployment on cost-effective space imaging missions. Compatible sensors include Teledyne e2v Ruby, Sapphire, CIS120, CMOSIS CMV2000 and CMV4000, and Fairchild Imaging HWK4123.
Primary interfaces are CAN-Bus (command) and SpaceWire (data), with USB available for ground testing. The system is designed for a 3-year LEO operational lifetime and includes onboard data compression. Its small form factor and low peak power of 4 W make it well-suited to resource-constrained nanosatellite missions.
Documentation
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