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Commercial Integrated Digital Solar Sensor

The optical system adopts a single silicon photodiode encoding measurement method.

Commercial Integrated Digital Solar Sensor

Key Specifications

Model
C-SS-APS-Img/P-2
Measurement Accuracy
≤ 0.05° (3σ)
Flight Heritage
Completed qualification
Application
Hongyan satellite constellation
Dimensions (mm)
98 × 65 × 86.5
Weight (g)
540
Published: October 16, 2025 Last updated: February 16, 2026
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The optical system adopts a single silicon photodiode encoding measurement method.

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ModelC-SS-APS-Img/P-2
Measurement Accuracy≤ 0.05° (3σ)
Flight HeritageCompleted qualification
ApplicationHongyan satellite constellation
Dimensions (mm)98 × 65 × 86.5
Weight (g)540
Mounting Material2A12 T4
Operating Temperature (°C)−30 to +55
Storage Temperature (°C)−50 to +75
Data Update Rate≥ 20 Hz
Communication InterfaceRS-422
Design Life5 years

Key Features

  • Low-cost design and implementation.
  • Integrated opto-electronic structure with high compactness.
  • Lightweight and small form factor.
  • High adaptability to space environmental conditions.

Applications

  • Used for solar vector measurement and attitude determination in commercial satellite constellations such as Hongyan.

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Common questions about Commercial Integrated Digital Solar Sensor

What measurement accuracy does this digital solar sensor provide?

The Commercial Integrated Digital Solar Sensor (model C-SS-APS-Img/P-2) provides a measurement accuracy of 0.05 degrees (3-sigma) with a data update rate of at least 20 Hz, using a single silicon photodiode encoding method.

What interface and design life does it have?

It communicates over RS-422 and is designed for a 5-year service life. The sensor weighs about 540 g and measures 98 x 65 x 86.5 mm.

What temperature range does the sensor operate across?

It operates from -30 to +55 C and can be stored from -50 to +75 C, with a mounting base made of 2A12 T4 material.

What flight heritage does this solar sensor have?

It has completed qualification and is applied in the Hongyan commercial satellite constellation for solar vector measurement and attitude determination.

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