Spirit: Behind the Screen

In this episode, Marti speaks with Fred Wolff, Business Development Manager at Q-Tech, to discuss their industry heritage and advanced product roadmap as a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-reliability crystal oscillators for military and space applications.

Q-Tech was the first company to commercially manufacture hybrid crystal oscillators for the MIL-PRF-55310 QPL in 1972. Since then, Q-Tech has created a wide range of high-reliability oscillators used in multiple space and satellite missions, as well as defense avionics.

Hybrid crystal oscillators combine a quartz crystal with semiconductor devices for superior frequency control and timing. Q-Tech’s product manufacturing and testing support reliability with radiation testing, temperature testing, shock and vibe, and more. 

With its impressive anti-obsolescence policy and supply chain security, Q-Tech offers long-term programs the support and stability they need for continued access to mission-critical parts, averting typical EOL concerns in the industry.

You can learn more about Spirit’s partnership with Q-Tech and their high-rel crystal oscillators at  spiritelectronics.com/linecard/q-tech/.