Sun Sensor on a Chip (SSOC), is based on MEMS fabrication processes to achieve highly integrated sensing structures for high accurate sun-tracking, positioning systems and attitude determination.
SSOC-D60 device measures the incident angle of a sun ray in two axes. It includes a microprocessor that directly provides the sun light incident angles and their derivatives without external calculations, via digital interface.
Every sensor is calibrated and characterized, and a look-up table is provided for its application. The use of a metal shield and a cover glass in the optical eye minimizes the ageing of the device under high radiation levels.