Septentrio, the Belgium-based high-precision positioning and timing specialist owned by Sweden’s Hexagon, has launched a new GNSS timing receiver designed for large-scale, space-constrained applications in sectors such as telecommunications, data centres, and financial services.
The new module, named the mosaic-G5 T, measures 23mm by 16mm and weighs just 2.2 grams. Despite its size, it delivers nanosecond-level timing accuracy and features advanced anti-jamming and anti-spoofing protection, according to the company. Septentrio said the device’s small form factor and low power requirements will appeal to system designers working under strict SWaP (size, weight and power) constraints.
“For over 25 years, we have been producing world-recognised timing receivers, serving critical applications and major industry players,” said Yasmine Hunter, Product Manager at Septentrio. “With our next-generation technology, we are now bringing precise and resilient time in an ultra-compact form factor to high-volume applications.”
The mosaic-G5 T is compatible with all major global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) — including GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and NavIC — and supports multiple frequency reception. It also features two independent pulse-per-second outputs for redundant high-resolution timing, as well as clock and frequency input support to ensure seamless synchronisation. The receiver is compatible with the forthcoming Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) and can integrate with other correction systems designed to boost timing precision.
Septentrio said the module is aimed at critical infrastructure operators who require resilient timing sources, citing telecom networks, satellite communications, and financial trading systems as examples.
The company will showcase the mosaic-G5 T at the International Timing and Sync Forum (ITSF) in Prague this week.
Septentrio, which employs staff in Leuven, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Seoul and Yokohama, develops GNSS solutions for industrial applications such as robotics, construction, maritime operations, logistics, and UAVs. Its parent company, Hexagon AB, headquartered in Stockholm, employs about 24,800 people across 50 countries and reported net sales of around €5.4bn last year.
