A few of the projects flying Q-Tech Corporation hybrid crystal oscillators

Project: Cassini Huygens

Customer: JPL

Q-Tech developed the first radiation hardened hybrid crystal oscillators with silicon-on-sapphire microcircuits for Cassini. 

My support of Cassini was recognized by JPL in 2001 when I was hired to support the Mars Exploration Rover project.

Customer: TRW & Lockheed Missiles & Space

Prooject: MILSTAR military communications satellite.

This was Q-Tech's entry into the space electronics market.

Customer: SInger Kearfott

Program: Shuttle avionics

The last Shuttle launch in 2011. One of the astronauts onboard is a long-time friend. I took this picture during my visit to KSC to support the Juno mission launch readiness review. 

Cassini deployment into Saturn Atmosphere

Customer: JPL

Project: Mars Pathfinder

The first rover on Mars. 

Q-Tech produced 400 Hz. hybrid crystal oscillators used in Pathfinder.

1994

Receiving Supplier Excellence Award from TRW

Thank you to Delores Jenkins of TRW. The gentleman is Howard Phillips, the President of Q-Tech. He played a vital role in my career.