mosaic-G5 P3H

Ideal for Size-Constrained Applications – Septentrio mosaic-G5 P3H

The Septentrio mosaic-G5 P3H is an ultra-compact, multi-frequency GNSS receiver module engineered for applications where size, power efficiency, and precision are critical. With RTK-level accuracy, reliable heading, and pitch/roll outputs, it provides the foundation for advanced autonomous navigation systems.

Powered by Septentrio GNSS+ technology, the mosaic-G5 P3H™ ensures resilience against interference, jamming, and challenging sky-view conditions, setting a new standard for high-performance mass-market GNSS positioning.

Key Benefits of the mosaic-G5 P3H™

• Ultra-Compact & Lightweight
  Measuring only 22.8 x 16.4 mm and weighing just 2.2 g, the module offers an exceptional size-to-performance ratio—ideal for UAVs, drones, robots, and other space-constrained platforms.

• Ultra-Low Power Consumption
  Provides real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning with extremely low energy requirements, making it perfect for battery-powered autonomous systems.

• Multi-Frequency, Multi-Constellation Support
  Tracks signals across GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, and GLONASS, offering quad-band operation in single-antenna mode and triple-band in dual-antenna mode. This guarantees robust availability even in obstructed environments. Future software updates will include QZSS L6 CLAS support.

• Reliable Heading & Orientation
  Outputs heading and pitch or heading and roll in addition to accurate positioning, enabling stable navigation and control for aerial, land, and marine robotics.

• Easy Integration with Open-Source Autopilots
  Fully compatible with leading autopilot systems, enabling fast prototyping and deployment for UAVs and robotic applications.

• Designed for Automated Assembly
  Optimized for high-volume production lines, making it ideal for OEMs and integrators.

• RxTools Software Suite
  Intuitive configuration and monitoring software with easy-to-read quality indicators, ensuring smooth operation, diagnostics, and receiver management.

Applications

• Drones & UAVs – precise navigation and orientation in compact form factors

• Robotics – stable positioning for ground and autonomous robots

• Autonomous Systems – reliable control for space-constrained platforms

• Industrial & IoT Devices – seamless integration into small, power-limited designs

Specifications

Features & GNSS Technology

• 789 hardware channels supporting simultaneous tracking of all visible signals

• Supported Constellations & Signals:

  • GPS: L1C/A, L1C, L2C, L2PY, L5

  • GLONASS: L1CA, L2CA, L2P, L3 CDMA

  • BeiDou: B1I, B1C, B2a, B2I, B2b, B3I

  • Galileo: E1, E5a, E5b, E6

  • QZSS: L1C/A, L1C/B, L2C, L5, L6

• Special Capabilities (model dependent):

  • GNSS Heading (P3H only)

  • Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS)¹

  • Galileo OSNMA authentication

  • Full raw measurement data (P3 only)

• RTK Support: 5-constellation RTK (rover mode)

Septentrio GNSS+™ Technology Suite

• AIM+™ – Advanced interference monitoring, jamming & spoofing detection with automatic mitigation

• APME+™ – Multipath error estimation & mitigation for code and phase signals

• LOCK+™ – Superior signal tracking under vibration and shocks

• IONO+™ – Advanced protection against ionospheric disturbances

• RAIM+™ – Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring

Performance

• RTK Accuracy (RMS, baseline <40 km):

  • Horizontal: 0.6 cm + 0.5 ppm

  • Vertical: 1.0 cm + 1 ppm

  • Initialization time: ~7 s

• Standalone Accuracy (RMS):

  • Horizontal: 1.2 m

  • Vertical: 1.9 m

• DGNSS Accuracy (RMS):

  • Horizontal: 0.4 m

  • Vertical: 0.7 m

• Velocity Accuracy: 0.03 m/s

• Latency: <10 ms (99.9%)

• Time to First Fix (TTFF):

  • Cold start⁶: <35 s

  • Warm start⁷: <10 s

  • Re-acquisition: <1 s

• Time Precision (xPPS out): 1.4 ns RMS

• PPS Resolution: <3 ns

• Event Marker Accuracy: <3 ns

• Max Update Rate:

  • Position: 20 Hz

  • Raw measurements (P3 only): 20 Hz

• GNSS Attitude Accuracy (P3H only):

  • 1 m antenna separation: Heading 0.15° / Pitch-Roll 0.25°

  • 5 m antenna separation: Heading 0.03° / Pitch-Roll 0.05°

Interfaces & Protocols

• Communication Protocols:

  • Septentrio Binary Format (SBF)

  • NMEA 0183 v2.3 / v3.03 / v4.0

  • RTCM v3.x (MSM included, input)

• Interfaces:

  • 2 × UART (LVTTL, up to 4 Mbps)

  • USB 2.0 (High Speed, up to 480 Mbps)

  • 2 × Configurable PPS outputs

  • 2 × Event markers

  • 2 × User-programmable GPIO

Electrical Characteristics

• Input Voltage: 3.0 – 5.5 V DC

• Built-in Current Limit: 150 mA

• Power Consumption:

  • P3: ~0.44 W typ. / 0.57 W max

  • Dual Antenna (P3H): ~0.6 W typ. / 0.785 W max

• Antenna Support:

  • Bias Voltage: 3.3 V DC

  • Preamplification Range: 15–50 dB (SA) / 15–35 dB (DA)

Physical Characteristics

• Package: SMT solderable land grid array (LGA)

• Size: 22.8 × 16.4 × 2.4 mm

• Weight: 2.2 g

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C (−40 °F to +185 °F)

• Storage Temperature: −55 °C to +85 °C (−67 °F to +185 °F)

• Humidity: 5% – 95% (non-condensing)

• Vibration/Shock Resistance:

  • IEC 60721-3-5 Profile 5M3

  • MIL-STD-810H 514.8 Category 4 (vibration)

  • MIL-STD-810H 516.8 Procedure I (shock)

• Tracking Performance (C/N₀ threshold):

  • Tracking: ≥20 dB-Hz

  • Acquisition: ≥30 dB-Hz

Certifications

CE • FCC • RoHS • WEEE • ISED