Quantic Wenzel's ultra-stable 10 MHz OCXOs provides the critical frequency reference for NASA's Venus Synthetic Aperture Radar instrument.
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Quantic Wenzel, an industry leader in mission-critical frequency control and timing solutions, announced today its selection to deliver space-qualified 10 MHz oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs) in support of NASA's Venus Synthetic Aperture Radar (VenSAR), an instrument designed to fly on the European Space Agency's (ESA) Envision mission. Envision will study Venus's atmosphere, surface and subsurface with unprecedented detail.
"Our selection as a supplier on this instrument reflects the expertise of the men and women at Quantic Wenzel who design and build RF solutions trusted for the most demanding space environments," said Bruce Carlson, Director of Engineering at Quantic Wenzel. "For more than 30 years, our RF technology has supported NASA programs including Mars Curiosity, Perseverance, Europa Clipper, and recently the NISAR mission is another proud milestone in that heritage of providing robust, proven solutions for space with strong flight history and personnel expertise."
The Envision mission will investigate Venus's geological activity, atmosphere, and interior structure. VenSAR, provided by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, will provide targeted high resolution imagery, topography, polarimetry and microwave emissivity measurements integral to deciphering the key science questions about the geological evolution and state of the surface of Venus. Quantic Wenzel's ultra-stable OCXOs is designed to serve as the critical frequency reference for VenSAR's next-generation synthetic aperture radar system, ensuring exceptional frequency stability, reliability, and ultra-low phase noise in the harsh conditions of deep space.
About Quantic Wenzel:
Since 1978, Quantic Wenzel has set the standard for ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillators, a portfolio complemented by a range of advanced frequency sources and integrated microwave assemblies to 30 GHz and beyond. Quantic Wenzel's frequency control and timing products are designed into mission-critical military, space, and commercial applications, performing in the most extreme environments. And as a Quantic company, Quantic Wenzel is a part of an extended engineering ecosystem and powerful supply chain, defining a competitive advantage that extends to every customer.
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