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Two Axes Solar Sensor based on an Active Pixel Sensor (APS) Detector

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Sun Sensor by Leonardo
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The S3 from Leonardo is a Sun Sensor with Accuracy ±0.02 Degree, Sun Field of View 128 x 128 Degree, Update Rate 10 Hz, Mass 330 g, Radiation Tolerance 100 to 300 krad. Tags: Analog Sun Sensor, Digital Sun Sensor. More details for S3 can be seen below.

Product Specifications

Product Details

  • Part Number
    S3
  • Manufacturer
    Leonardo
  • Description
    Two Axes Solar Sensor based on an Active Pixel Sensor (APS) Detector

General Parameters

  • Segment
    Space
  • Type
    Analog Sun Sensor, Digital Sun Sensor
  • Accuracy
    ±0.02 Degree
  • Sun Field of View
    128 x 128 Degree
  • Update Rate
    10 Hz
  • Mass
    330 g
  • Radiation Tolerance
    100 to 300 krad
  • Supply Voltage
    5 to 50 V
  • Power Consumption
    700 mW to 1 W
  • Space Heritage
    Yes
  • Interface
    RS-422
  • Storage Temperature
    -25 to 60 Degree C
  • Operating Temperature
    -40 to 75 Degree C
  • Dimension
    112 x 12 x 43 mm
  • Application
    GEO Telecommunication, Spacecraft

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