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SparkPNT GNSS Flex Module - mosaic-X5 - SparkFun Electronics
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The SparkPNT GNSS Flex Module features the Septentrio mosaic-X5, an industrial-grade multi-band, multi-constellation GNSS receiver capable of centimetre-leve...
The SparkPNT GNSS Flex Module features the Septentrio mosaic-X5, an industrial-grade multi-band, multi-constellation GNSS receiver capable of centimetre-level RTK positioning accuracy. Designed for demanding applications in robotics, autonomous systems, and precision navigation.
The mosaic-X5 tracks all current and future GNSS constellations and includes Septentrio's advanced AIM+ anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology, LOCK+ for robust tracking during high vibrations, and APME+ multipath mitigation.
Key Features
- Multi-Constellation Support – GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and NavIC
- Multi-Band Receiver – L1, L2, and L5 frequency bands for maximum accuracy
- RTK Positioning – Centimetre-level accuracy with RTK corrections
- 100 Hz Update Rate – High-speed position updates for dynamic applications
- AIM+ Anti-Jamming – Advanced on-board interference mitigation (narrow band, wide band, and chirp jammers)
- LOCK+ Tracking – Robust signal tracking during high vibrations and shocks
- APME+ Multipath Mitigation – Reduces errors from reflected signals
- Correction Support – Compatible with RTK, PPP, SSR, and SBAS corrections
- Web Interface – Built-in web UI for configuration and monitoring from any device
Specifications
- GNSS Module – Septentrio mosaic-X5
- Module Size – 31 × 31 × 4 mm
- Module Weight – 7 g
- Operating Voltage – 3.3 V
Ideal For
- Autonomous vehicles and robotics
- Surveying and precision agriculture
- Drone navigation and mapping
- Precision positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT)
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- Galileo
- Europe’s satellite navigation system. Galileo support can improve satellite availability and accuracy, especially when combined with GPS and other constellations.
- GLONASS
- Russia’s satellite navigation system. A receiver that can also use GLONASS has more satellites to choose from, which can improve positioning reliability when the sky view is partly blocked.
- GNSS
- GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System, covering positioning systems such as GPS and similar satellite networks. It matters here because high-precision GNSS modules can output lots of serial position data that this product can send wirelessly to a computer or phone.
- GPS
- The US satellite navigation system used by GNSS receivers to calculate position and time. Support for GPS is important because it is widely available and often used together with other constellations for more reliable positioning.
- L5
- A modern GNSS signal band used by several satellite systems for more accurate and robust positioning. Dual-band receivers that include L5 can often perform better than single-band receivers, especially for RTK and areas with reflected signals.
- QZSS
- Japan’s regional satellite navigation system designed to improve coverage around Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. QZSS support can improve satellite availability in supported regions when used alongside GPS.
- RTK
- Real-Time Kinematic positioning is a GNSS technique that uses correction data from a base station to greatly improve location accuracy. It matters if you need centimetre-level positioning for robotics, mapping, surveying, or tracking rather than ordinary metre-level GPS accuracy.
- SBAS
- Satellite-Based Augmentation System, a set of regional services that broadcast correction information for GNSS receivers. SBAS can improve ordinary GPS-style positioning, although it is not the same as centimetre-level RTK correction.
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SparkPNT GNSS Flex Module Schematic
Schematic · 106.7 KB · Click any page to view full size
mosaic-X5 Hardware Manual
Datasheet · 4.3 MB · Click any page to view full size
SparkPNT GNSS Flex Module Board Dimensions
Mechanical Drawings · 64.1 KB · Click any page to view full size
mosaic-X5 Brochure
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mosaic-X5 Firmware Reference Manual v4.15.0
User Guide · 3.1 MB · Click any page to view full size
Supplier page — sparkfun.com
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