Sun Sensor Comparison
Compare our sun sensors and pick the one that best suits your mission specifications.
Eagle
Miniature. Efficient. Lightweight. Precise.
Spacecraft Type
1-3U CubeSat
Sensor Type
Smart FSS
FOV Region I
>110°
FOV Region II
-
Dimensions
15 x 15,5 x 4,6 mm
Mass
3 g
Precision
0,09° at 1𝜎
Update Rate
>60 Hz
BUS
I2C
Connector
Direct ribbon (6 wire)
Integrated Optical Gyroscope
Yes
Power Supply
3.3 V
Power Consumption
0,007 W
Thermal Range
-45°C to +80°C
Radiation Tolerance
>20 krad (Si)
Albedo Detection
Partial
Smart Functions / Health Data
Yes
Sample & Hold Function
No
Flight Heritage
Since 2017
Lead Time (<20 pcs)
<8 Weeks
Eagle Plus
High precision. High performance.
Spacecraft Type
CubeSat - SmallSat
Sensor Type
Smart FSS
FOV Region I
>110°
FOV Region II
-
Dimensions
29,5 x 11,5 x 6,5 mm
Mass
5 g
Precision
0,002° at 1𝜎
Update Rate
166 Hz
BUS
RS485
Connector
Molex Picoblade (4 pin)
Integrated Optical Gyroscope
Yes
Power Supply
3.3 V
Power Consumption
0,015 W
Thermal Range
-45°C to +80°C
Radiation Tolerance
>20 krad (Si)
Albedo Detection
Partial
Smart Functions / Health Data
Yes
Sample & Hold Function
Yes
Flight Heritage
Since 2025
Lead Time (<20 pcs)
<12 Weeks
Swan
Passive coarse sun sensor.
Spacecraft Type
MicroSat and larger
Sensor Type
Analog CSS
FOV Region I
>90°
FOV Region II
170°
Dimensions
50 x 50 x 20 mm
Mass
50 g
Angular Noise
2° at region I
Update Rate
>10 kHz
BUS
Current line
Connector
Axon D-nano (9 pin)
Integrated Optical Gyroscope
No
Power Supply
-
Power Consumption
Passive
Thermal Range
-70°C to +110°C
Radiation Tolerance
>500 krad (Si)
Albedo Detection
No
Smart Functions / Health Data
No
Sample & Hold Function
No
Flight Heritage
No
Lead Time (<20 pcs)
<20 Weeks