MTi-7 GNSS/INS

About

The MTi-7 is a self-contained GNSS/INS (Global Navigation Satellite System/Inertial Navigation System). The MTi-7 uses advanced sensor fusion algorithms developed by Xsens to synchronize the inputs from the module’s on-board accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer with the data from an external GNSS receiver and/or barometer. The raw sensor signals are combined, and processed at a high data rate of 100 Hz, to produce a real-time data stream with the device’s 3D position, velocity and orientation (roll, pitch and yaw).  

As a member of the MTi 1-series, the MTi-7 is the smallest motion tracking module of its kind (12.1x12.1mm). It also stands out because of its easy integration, low cost, robustness and strapdown integration algorithm. Suitable for a wide range of (embedded) applications, the MTi-7 relieves you of the task of designing, integrating and maintaining gyroscopes, accelerometers and other sensors for GNSS/INS functionality. 

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Technical specifications

Sensor Fusion Performance

  • Roll, pitch
    0.5 deg RMS
  • Yaw/Heading
    1.5 deg RMS
  • Position
    <1 m CEP
  • Velocity
    0.05 m/s RMS

 

Sensing Components

  • Gyroscope
    Standard full range: 2000 deg/s
    In-run bias stability: 10 deg/h
    Noise density: 0.007 º/s/√Hz
  • Accelerometer
    Standard full range: 16g
    In-run bias stability: 30 µg
    Noise density: 120 µg/√Hz
  • Magnetometer
    Available

System Specifications

  • Mechanical
    IP-rating (equivalent): IP00
    Dimensions: 12.1 x 12.1 x 2.55 mm
    Weight: 0.6 gr
  • Electrical
    Input voltage: 2.19 to 3.6V
    Power consumption: <100 mW @ 3V
  • Interfaces/IO
    Interfaces: UART, SPI, I²C
    Protocols: Xbus, NMEAin
    Output frequency: up to 2kHz
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MTi-7 software

Our MT Software Suite gives you full access to the MTi-7. It has a specially developed, user-friendly graphical interface, and drivers for various operating systems. Other tools and programs in the MT Software Suite include: 

  • MT Manager (GUI) 
  • MT SDK, including programming examples for C, C++, C#, MATLAB, Python, ROS and Nucleo boards 
  • Magnetic Field Mapper (MFM) calibration tool, as GUI and SDK 

Complete documentation is also part of the package and you can always contact our technical support staff for additional support. 

Documentation

MTi-7 leaflet
MTi 1-series documentation
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Where to buy

Are you ready to purchase or try out an MTi-7 module? Here are three next steps you can choose from.