M.2 G5 GNSS Cards: Frequently asked questions and answers
The GNSS Card G5 is a high-performance embedded GNSS receiver designed for precise positioning in autonomous systems.
The ANavS GNSS Card G5 is based on the Septentrio Mosaic-G5 chipset and provides multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS positioning with RTK capability. It is designed for integration into embedded systems such as industrial PCs, drones, robotics platforms, and IoT devices.
The GNSS Card G5 stands out due to its combination of accuracy, compact size, and power efficiency.
It offers quad-frequency GNSS, RTK positioning, heading functionality, and ultra-low power consumption in an M.2 form factor. This makes it ideal for space- and energy-constrained applications while still delivering high-end performance.
The GNSS Card G5 enables centimeter-level positioning accuracy.
By supporting RTK and multi-frequency GNSS signals, the module can achieve very high positioning precision, which is critical for autonomous navigation, robotics, and mapping applications.
The GNSS Card G5 is built for high-performance and embedded navigation use cases.
Typical applications include:
- Autonomous vehicles and robots
- Drones (UAVs)
- Industrial automation
- Surveying and mapping
- IoT positioning systems
Its compact design and high efficiency make it particularly suitable for size-constrained systems.
The GNSS Card G5 is available in different variants for different integration needs.
- G5 SMART → optimized for embedded PCs (e.g. Nvidia Jetson), ultra-compact, open-source ready
- G5 PRO → includes high-quality antenna connectors (MMCX), UART/timing interfaces, and extended hardware features
This allows flexible deployment depending on system architecture.
The GNSS Card G5 uses an M.2 form factor for easy integration.
It is designed for M.2 Key A+E or Key E slots, which are widely used in embedded PCs and development platforms, enabling plug-and-play integration into modern hardware systems.
The GNSS Card G5 supports advanced multi-frequency and multi-constellation positioning.
It tracks signals from GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou across multiple frequencies, improving accuracy, availability, and robustness in challenging environments
The module processes carrier-phase GNSS signals for high-precision positioning.
With quad-frequency RTK and heading capabilities, the GNSS Card G5 can deliver both precise position and orientation (heading), which is essential for autonomous navigation and robotics.
GNSS+ technology enhances positioning robustness under difficult conditions.
The GNSS Card G5 uses advanced signal processing and interference mitigation to maintain stable positioning even in environments with multipath, signal blockage, or interference.
The GNSS Card G5 supports multiple interfaces for flexible integration.
Typical interfaces include UART, USB, and additional timing interfaces (depending on variant), allowing seamless integration into embedded systems and control architectures.
The GNSS Card G5 is optimized for low power consumption.
Its ultra energy-efficient design makes it suitable for battery-powered systems such as drones, mobile robots, and IoT devices without compromising positioning performance.
The GNSS Card G5 is designed for high resilience.
Thanks to multi-frequency tracking, multi-constellation support, and advanced signal processing, the module maintains stable positioning even in urban environments or partial signal blockage scenarios.
The GNSS Card G5 is used as a core positioning component in advanced systems.
It provides precise GNSS data for sensor fusion systems in robotics, drones, and autonomous platforms, supporting research and industrial applications that require reliable localization.
The GNSS Card G5 enables precise navigation and control.
Its low latency, high accuracy, and compact size make it ideal for UAVs and robotic platforms that require stable and real-time positioning for navigation and control loops.
The GNSS Card G5 enables scalable, embedded positioning solutions.
Its integration capability, accuracy, and efficiency make it suitable for next-generation mobility systems, including autonomous driving, smart infrastructure, and connected devices.
The GNSS Card G5 offers several advantages over traditional GNSS modules:
- Higher accuracy (RTK, multi-frequency)
- Better integration (M.2 form factor)
- Lower power consumption
- Advanced features like heading and raw data output
This makes it more suitable for high-performance embedded systems.
The G5 represents the next generation of GNSS performance.
Compared to previous generations, it offers:
- Improved size-to-performance ratio
- Quad-frequency GNSS support
- Enhanced energy efficiency
- Better robustness in challenging environments.
The GNSS Card G5 is ideal when applications require:
- Centimeter-level accuracy
- Compact embedded integration (M.2)
- Low power consumption
- Reliable positioning in challenging environments
It is especially suited for robotics, drones, and autonomous systems.
High-performance GNSS embedded modules are essential for modern positioning systems.
The ANavS GNSS Card G5 is a state-of-the-art embedded GNSS receiver based on the Septentrio Mosaic-G5 chipset. It offers quad-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS, RTK centimeter-level accuracy, heading functionality, and ultra-low power consumption in an M.2 form factor.
It is widely used in drones, robotics, industrial automation, and autonomous systems, where reliable and precise positioning is required even under challenging environmental conditions.