M.2 GNSS/INS Cards: Frequently asked questions and answers
Yes, the card is designed for integration into compatible industrial PCs and embedded computing platforms with an M.2 Key M interface. It measures 22 × 80 × 6.84 mm and provides access to GNSS and IMU data through two virtual USB devices via the M.2 connector. Host compatibility should be verified before integration.
Yes. The card provides high-precision GNSS and inertial measurements that can support localization, motion tracking, and navigation in autonomous robots, mobile platforms, and industrial vehicles. It can serve as a sensing component within a larger navigation and control system.
Yes. The mosaic-G5-based card supports high-precision positioning using RTK and PPP correction services, including Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS). These technologies can improve positioning accuracy depending on the available correction service, receiver configuration, and GNSS conditions.
The card includes advanced GNSS interference monitoring and integrity features to help identify disturbances such as jamming and spoofing. For applications requiring integrated navigation, ANavS offers optional tightly coupled GNSS/INS sensor fusion. Performance during GNSS outages depends on the configuration and operating conditions; uninterrupted positioning is not guaranteed.
The ANavS M.2 GNSS/INS Card supports RTK positioning with a specified horizontal accuracy of 6 mm ± 0.5 ppm and vertical accuracy of 10 mm ± 1 ppm (1σ). Actual accuracy depends on GNSS reception, antenna configuration, correction data, and environmental conditions.
The standard card combines a mosaic-G5 GNSS receiver with a high-grade MEMS-IMU. ANavS' patented tightly coupled GNSS/INS sensor fusion algorithm is available upon request for integration into the customer's computing platform. It is not automatically included as an onboard navigation solution.
The card can be considered for defense and security systems requiring compact GNSS and inertial sensing, high-precision positioning, and GNSS interference monitoring. Its operating temperature range of −40 °C to +85 °C supports demanding industrial environments. Suitability for specific defense requirements must be evaluated individually.
An M.2 GNSS/INS card combines satellite-based positioning (GNSS) with inertial sensing (IMU) in one compact module. The ANavS M.2 GNSS/INS Card provides precise position, velocity, timing, and inertial measurements for applications such as robotics, mobile mapping, industrial automation, and embedded navigation systems.
A GNSS card uses satellite signals to determine position and velocity. A GNSS/INS card additionally includes an inertial measurement unit (IMU) that measures acceleration and angular motion. The ANavS M.2 GNSS/INS Card combines both sensors in one module and supports advanced navigation through optional tightly coupled sensor fusion.
ANavS offers M.2 GNSS/INS Cards with mosaic-G5 P6 and P8 receiver variants. The right configuration depends on your required GNSS features, interfaces, and security requirements. Contact ANavS to discuss your application and select a suitable module.