Business Details
32 Years
experience
Precision Frequency Control Solutions
Established in 1994, RFX Limited is a specialist manufacturer of precision frequency control products with production facilities in the UK and Canada. Our expertise spans the design and manufacture of high-performance quartz crystals, clock oscillators, VCXOs, TCXOs, OCXOs, and GPS-synchronised modules operating from 1MHz to 2.4GHz. With Laptech Precision Inc., our quartz crystal division acquired in 2010, we offer 50 years of combined experience in delivering custom frequency control solutions for space, medical, telecoms, and wildlife tracking applications.Our ISO 9001-certified quality management and ISO 14001 environmental standards ensure rigorous compliance across all operations. Our in-house R&D programme continuously improves phase noise performance under extreme conditions, while our precision lapping and polishing capabilities meet exacting parallelism and optical polish requirements for quartz and alloy materials. We serve global industries including GPS satellite systems, mobile telephone networks, and precision measuring equipment through a network of distributors and direct partnerships.
Services
Quartz crystals
Clock oscillators
VCXOs
TCXOs
OCXOs
GPS modules
Lapping services
Polishing services
Custom designs
Frequency control
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years' experience in precision quartz crystal manufacturing
- Our ISO 9001-certified quality management ensures consistent product reliability
- In-house design team creates custom solutions for specialist applications
- We serve global markets through established distribution partnerships
- Our low-noise SC-cut crystals meet demanding telecoms and aerospace requirements
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
Services
Quartz crystals
We manufacture precision quartz crystals for oscillator manufacturers worldwide. Our products include high-reliability SC-cut and AT-cut crystals optimised for low phase noise and long-term stability. These components serve critical applications in telecommunications infrastructure, satellite systems, and precision measurement equipment where timing accuracy is paramount.
OCXO modules
Our oven-controlled crystal oscillators deliver exceptional frequency stability across operating conditions. Available in standard and custom designs, these modules incorporate GPS synchronisation and PLL technology for applications requiring nanosecond-level timing precision in base stations, radar systems, and test equipment.
Lapping services
We provide industrial lapping and polishing for quartz substrates and other materials. Our capabilities include single- and double-sided processing up to 230mm diameter with parallelism tolerances measured in microns. This supports both production components and research applications requiring controlled surface finishes from matte to optical-grade polish.
Wildlife tracking crystals
Specialist miniature crystals for wildlife transmitter tags operate in 145-175MHz range with low power consumption. These third-overtone designs enable extended battery life in tracking systems for insects, mammals, and marine species. We support low-volume production runs from three units per channel for research applications.
Custom oscillator design
Our engineering team develops bespoke frequency control products for specialist requirements. This includes space-qualified components, medical device timing circuits, and ruggedised oscillators for industrial environments. We support clients from initial specification through prototyping to volume production of technically challenging designs.
Questions
What industries do RFX Group's products serve?
Our components support telecommunications, aerospace, medical devices, precision instrumentation, and wildlife tracking applications requiring high-accuracy timing solutions.
Can you supply custom oscillator designs?
Yes, our engineering team specialises in creating bespoke frequency control solutions for specialist applications including space-qualified and medical-grade components.
What quality standards does RFX Group maintain?
We operate under ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental standards across all our UK and Canadian manufacturing facilities.
Do you supply components for satellite systems?
Yes, our OCXOs and GPS-synchronised modules are used in satellite positioning systems, earth observation equipment, and space communications infrastructure.
What wildlife tracking capabilities do you offer?
We manufacture miniature crystals for animal transmitter tags with low power consumption, supporting tracking of species from insects to marine mammals.
How do you support international customers?
Through distribution partners in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, we provide local technical support and logistics for global procurement requirements.
