Our space heritage includes:
- X-Band synthesizers for the descent radars on the NASA Mars Curiosity and Perseverance missions.
- Ultra-low noise oscillators for weather radars on the NPOESS and JPSS environmental satellites.
- Ultra-low noise oscillators as a part of the Inmarsat-6 Satellite system providing reliable commercial and mission-critical communication.
Solutions for Space Applications
Today’s space applications demand high performance RF/MW solutions in smaller, lighter, more power-efficient, and cost-effective form factors. Quantic Wenzel innovates by developing low-phase noise and low-g sensitive technologies into SWaP-C efficient, affordable RF/MW solutions:
- Master Reference Crystal Oscillators
- Frequency Synthesizers and Sub-Systems
- Local Oscillators
- Custom Frequency Solutions
- Precision Timing Clocks
- Integrated Microwave Assemblies
- Ultra-Low Noise, Ultra Stable Oscillators
Why Partner with Quantic Wenzel for your Space Application?
At Quantic Wenzel we know that your mission-critical program needs are financially and strategically important to your organization, and we take the responsibility to help you achieve your goals very seriously. From prototype to production, we consistently provide proactive, world-class customer service in our efforts to research, design and deliver innovative RF/MW solutions with industry-leading performance.
Our RF/MW solutions allow you to:
- Maintain high-frequency stability
- Significantly reduce phase noise
- Operate reliably in environments with intense vibration
- Withstand changes in temperature deviations
- Endure low-g sensitive environments
Our Customers
Quantic Wenzel is trusted to support the mission-critical RF/MW engineering and manufacturing needs of some of the finest companies in the world.
News & Resources
White Paper: Standardizing Space Ovenized Crystal Oscillators for Lower Cost and Faster Delivery
Building for space is challenging! Program management requirements, parts availability and delivery, parts costs, and testing costs historically make space OCXOs expensive and longlead. Standardizing specifications based on MIL-PRF-55310, NASA EEE-INST-002, NASA Parts Selection List, and GSFC Preferred Parts Lists, and procuring parts to vendors standard drawings can significantly reduce costs and improve delivery of high-performance OCXOs. In this white paper, Quantic Wenzel presents a discussion of parts, materials, and screening specifications for cost and delivery for three grades of […]
White Paper: ONYX Oscillators in Low Earth Orbit
White Paper: ONYX Oscillators in Low Earth Orbit As access to and utilization of the low Earth orbit (LEO) region has expanded, so too has demand increased for affordable, mass producible space-worthy timing devices. Wenzel outlines the approach, process, and results of adapting and qualifying an established family of ONYX oscillators to production for commercial LEO space applications. Complete the form below to access the white paper.
Technical Article: Improving Oscillator Dynamic Phase Noise with Passive Vibration Isolation and Accelerometer-Based Vibration Compensation
Technical Article: Improving Oscillator Dynamic Phase Noise with Passive Vibration Isolation and Accelerometer-Based Vibration Compensation In this Microwave Journal article we present an accelerometer-based vibration compensation system that mitigates the effects of vibration on OCXO dynamic phase noise. We examine the use of this active compensation system as well as passive vibration isolation and discuss challenges and design considerations related to these techniques. Complete the form below to access the technical article. *Posted with permission from Microwave Journal.