SparkPNT GNSS Flex Module - mosaic-G5 P3

The ultimate low-power positioning engine delivers millimetre-level mosaic-G5 RTK accuracy and AIM+ anti-jamming in a compact, swappable module.


Description

Maximize precision while minimising power and weight with the SparkPNT mosaic-G5 P3 GNSS Flex Module. This advanced module features Septentrio's compact mosaic-G5 receiver, creating a solution needed for autonomous systems, robotics, and portable surveying tools where Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints are critical.

As part of the SparkPNT Flex ecosystem, this module is designed to be easily swappable for repairs or upgrades. It connects to your carrier board via standardized 2x10-pin headers, breaking out USB, dual UARTs, and key timing signals.

Miniaturized Precision with mosaic-G5

At the heart of this module is the Septentrio mosaic-G5 P3, a receiver that delivers the same performance as the mosaic-X5 but in a 60% smaller package that consumes 40% less power.

  • Millimetre-Level Accuracy: Delivers 6mm horizontal and 1cm vertical accuracy with RTK.
  • Precise Timing: Features a PPS timing resolution of 1.4ns and event-trigger accuracy <3ns, making it ideal for exact time-synchronisation applications.
  • AIM+ Interference Mitigation: Equipped with Septentrio's AIM+ technology, offering best-in-class protection against jamming and spoofing to ensure reliability in hostile RF environments.
  • Multi-Band & Multi-Constellation: Tracks all signals from all major constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS) simultaneously.

Configuration & Advanced Control

The mosaic-G5 offers professional-grade control and configuration for advanced users.

  • Flexible Protocols: Supports industry-standard NMEA, RTCM v3.x, and the highly efficient Septentrio Binary Format (SBF).
  • Sophisticated Software: Configure and monitor the module using Septentrio's RxTools suite or via a robust Command-Line Interface (CLI) over USB or Serial.
  • Interfaces: Access two hardware UARTs, two GPIO pins, two PPS outputs, and two Event inputs through the pHAT's headers.
  • Pre-Configured Fusion: By default, the mosaic-G5 UART1 is linked to the IM19 UART2 to automatically feed it the necessary NMEA data. The IMU then outputs a fully compensated position and attitude. This link can be easily reconfigured via onboard jumpers if needed.

This module requires an external multi-band antenna and a GNSS Flex carrier board. Users should have two options for connecting an external GNSS antenna to their GNSS receiver.

  • The GNSS Flex module has a U.FL connector for an external antenna.
  • For a sturdier connection, the SparkFun GNSS Flex pHAT includes an SMA connector bridged to a U.FL connector. Users need to jumper the U.FL connectors on both the SparkPNT GNSS Flex module and SparkFun GNSS Flex pHAT with a short U.FL cable.

Specifications

GNSS Flex Module - mosaic-G5 P3:

  • Septentrio mosaic-G5 P3 GNSS Receiver
    • GNSS Constellations:
      • GPS (USA)
      • GLONASS (Russia)
      • Galileo (EU)
      • BDS (China)
      • QZSS (Japan)
    • SBAS / QZSS Support
  • Two 2x20-pin, 2mm-pitch female headers
    • 40-pin socket for GNSS Flex pHAT / Breakout
      • Power
        • 3.3V
        • Backup power
        • USB bus detect (not a power source)
      • USB (x1)
      • UART (x2)
      • I2C bus
      • PPS signal (x2)
      • PVT signal (x1)
      • RTK signal (x1)
      • Event signal (x2)
  • u.fl Connector:
    • GNSS Antenna (Active, Multi-band)
    • 3.3V power for an active antenna
  • Dimensions: 44.0mm x 34.0mm (Approx. 1.73" x 1.34")
  • Four mounting holes:
    • 4-40 screw compatible
    • Hole centers: 39.0mm x 29.0mm
  • Header spacing: 36.0mm
  • Weight: 9.20g

Flex Module Interfaces:

  • USB: mosaic-G5 P3 USB (D+ and D-)
  • I2C: N/A
  • Flex COM1: mosaic-G5 P3 UART1 (TX and RX only)
  • Flex COM2: mosaic-G5 P3 UART2 (TX, RX, RTS, and CTS)
  • Flex COM3: N/C
  • Flex COM4: N/C
  • PPS1: mosaic-G5 P3 PPS1
  • PPS2: mosaic-G5 P3 PPS2
  • EVENTA: mosaic-G5 P3 EVENTA
  • EVENTB: mosaic-G5 P3 EVENTB
  • RTK LED: mosaic-G5 P3 GPIO2
  • PVT LED: mosaic-G5 P3 GPIO1
     

Septentrio mosaic-G5 P3 General Features:

  • Voltage Range: 3.135 to 3.465V
    • Typical power consumption: 0.44W
  • RTK Accuracy
    • Horizontal: 0.6cm (±0.5ppm)
    • Vertical: 1cm (±1ppm)
  • Channels: 789 (simultaneous tracking)
  • GNSS Frequency Bands:
    • GPS: L1C/A, L1C, L2C, L2PY, L5
    • GLONASS: L1CA, L2CA, L2P, L3 CDMA
    • Beidou: B1I, B1C, B2a, B2b, B2I, B3I
    • Galileo: E1, E5a, E5b, E6
    • QZSS: L1C/A, L1 C/B, L2C, L5, L6
  • Time to Fix
    • Cold Start: < 35s
    • Warm: < 10s
    • Reacquisition: 1s
  • Event Accuracy: < 3ns
  • Update Rate: 20Hz
  • Latency: < 10ms
  • VANT Voltage: 3.3V
    • Max current: 150mA
  • Interfaces:
    • UART (x2)
    • USB device (2.0, HS)
    • GPIO user programmable (x2)
    • Event markers (x2)
    • Configurable PPS out (x2)
  • Protocols:
    • Septentrio Binary Format (SBF)
    • NMEA 0183, v2.3, v3.03, V4.0
    • RTCM v3.x (MSM included)
  • Package Size: 16.4mm x 22.8mm x 2.4mm
  • Weight: 2.2g

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