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Rakon /C-MAC

cmac-logoC-MAC is a well-known manufacturer specializing in frequency control products, including RF crystal oscillators. RF crystal oscillators are critical components in various electronic devices, providing stable and precise frequency signals for communication and timing applications.

Key Features and Applications:

  1. High Precision and Stability:

    • C-MAC RF crystal oscillators are designed to offer high precision and stability, essential for applications requiring exact frequency control.

  2. Wide Frequency Range:

    • These oscillators are available in a wide frequency range, making them suitable for diverse applications, from telecommunications to military systems.

  3. Environmental Resilience:

    • CMAC’s oscillators are built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes, vibration, and shock. This makes them ideal for use in industrial, aerospace, and defense applications.

  4. Low Phase Noise:

    • Low phase noise is a crucial characteristic of CMAC RF crystal oscillators, making them suitable for high-performance communication systems where signal integrity is paramount.

  5. Various Package Options:

    • CMAC offers oscillators in various package types, including surface mount and through-hole options, allowing for flexibility in integration into different circuit designs.

Applications:

  • Telecommunications: Used in infrastructure and handheld devices for signal processing and timing.
  • Military and Aerospace: Essential for navigation, communication, and radar systems.
  • Medical Devices: Utilized in diagnostic and monitoring equipment that requires precise timing.
  • Industrial and Commercial: Used in automation systems, test and measurement equipment, and other electronic devices requiring reliable timing solutions.

In 2007, C-MAC MicroTechnology sold its frequency control products (FCP) division to Rakon, a company specializing in quartz products and crystal oscillators. Founded in 1967, Rakon designs and manufactures quartz crystals and oscillators for demanding applications such as GPS and wireless communications. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Rakon has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia and claims to supply 50 to 60 percent of the world’s GPS market.

Following the sale, C-MAC MicroTechnology shifted its focus to high-reliability hybrid microelectronics solutions for the automotive, aerospace, and defense electronics sectors, while also engaging in specialist industrial and medical applications.

C-MAC, now part of Rakon, a leading global provider of frequency control products, continues to innovate and provide high-quality RF crystal oscillators to meet the demanding needs of various industries. Rakon is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of frequency control products and timing solutions. As a global high technology company, Rakon designs and produces world-leading frequency control solutions. Their product range includes low stability Crystal Oscillators (XOs), Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillators (VCXOs), and various crystal products. Additionally, Rakon specializes in high-volume precision Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillators (TCXOs), Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs), Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) oscillators, and other specialized products for extreme performance applications.

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