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Rakon Limited : Frequency Control & Precision Timing Solutions Manufacturer

Rakon Limited is a global designer and manufacturer of frequency control and precision timing solutions headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 1967, the company develops high performance quartz based timing products that serve telecommunications, aerospace, defense, satellite communications, positioning, automotive, industrial automation, and data center applications.

Rakon specializes in highly stable oscillators, crystal resonators, frequency references, GNSS subsystems, and synchronization equipment that provide accurate timing for mission critical electronic systems.

Key Product Highlights & Selection Guide

Rakon offers a comprehensive portfolio of frequency control products and timing systems for commercial and high-reliability applications.

Product CategorySelection Parameters / Specifications
OCXO & OCSOFrequency stability, phase noise, aging, warm-up time, power consumption
TCXOFrequency range, temperature stability, phase noise, supply voltage, package size
VCXO & VCSOPull range, control voltage, output frequency, jitter, phase noise
XOFrequency, RMS jitter, output format, package type, operating temperature
VCOFrequency range, tuning voltage, output power, phase noise
Crystal ResonatorsFrequency, load capacitance, tolerance, package type, stability
Crystal FiltersCenter frequency, bandwidth, insertion loss, rejection
SAW FiltersOperating frequency, insertion loss, bandwidth, attenuation
Master Reference OscillatorsFrequency accuracy, synchronization, redundancy, environmental performance
GNSS ReceiversSupported constellations, timing accuracy, receiver sensitivity, interface
Phase Locked OscillatorsFrequency coverage, phase noise, reference input, stability
Frequency MultipliersInput/output frequency, multiplication factor, output power

Why Choose Rakon Limited?

  • More than 50 years of experience in frequency control technology
  • Comprehensive portfolio of oscillators, resonators, filters, and timing systems
  • Strong expertise in ultra-low phase noise and high stability oscillator design
  • High reliability timing solutions for traditional space and NewSpace missions
  • Custom frequency control solutions for specialized applications
  • Advanced technologies supporting AI data centers, 5G/6G infrastructure, and satellite communications

Latest Products

Product FamilyDescription
Mercury™ SFF IC OCXOCompact integrated oven controlled crystal oscillator with high stability
Ultra Low Phase Noise OCXOPrecision oscillator designed for minimal phase noise
NewSpace OCXO SeriesRadiation tolerant OCXOs for commercial satellite constellations
Ultra Stable TCXOHigh stability temperature-compensated oscillator
Low g-Sensitivity TCXOOscillator optimized for vibration sensitive environments
High Frequency Low Phase Noise VCSOVoltage controlled SAW oscillator for microwave systems
NewSpace GNSS ReceiversHigh reliability positioning and timing receivers
Master Reference Oscillators (MRO)Precision timing subsystem for synchronization networks

Latest News from company

  • 18th May 2026 : Rakon announced that it had entered a new chapter as a division of Bourns Inc., following completion of the acquisition

  • Reference : News from Rakon

Summary

Rakon Limited is a recognized leader in frequency control and precision timing technologies, supplying oscillators, resonators, filters, and advanced timing systems for telecommunications, aerospace, defense, satellite communications, positioning, and industrial applications.

Its expertise in low phase noise oscillators, ultra stable timing references, GNSS subsystems, and synchronization equipment enables reliable operation in some of the world’s most demanding electronic environments. Following its integration into Bourns Inc., Rakon continues to expand its innovation in precision timing while supporting emerging technologies such as 5G/6G networks, AI data centers, autonomous systems and NewSpace satellite constellations.

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