--- title: Inside Frequency Control | Bliley Technologies | aerospace (2) description: aerospace | Bliley Technologies has been a leader in low phase frequency control products for more than 80 years. Our blog discusses radio frequency, electronic design, and industry news. (2) --- [![Bliley technologies](https://blog.bliley.com/hubfs/Logo_Files/Bliley-logo-dark-bgArtboard%202.svg "Bliley technologies")](https://www.bliley.com) - Solutions - [Blog](https://blog.bliley.com) - - [Buy Online](https://shop.bliley.com/) # Inside Frequency Control ## [The Role of OCXOs in Space 2.0](https://blog.bliley.com/ocxo-in-space-2.0) Posted by [Bliley Technologies](https://blog.bliley.com/author/bliley-technologies) on Jan 17, 2017 6:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/OCXOs%20in%20Space%202.0.png?width=441&height=245&name=OCXOs%20in%20Space%202.0.png)](https://blog.bliley.com/ocxo-in-space-2.0) RF engineering is an indispensable part of human space activity. In both the commercial and government spheres, radio frequency signals serve as the backbone of all communication systems between spacecraft, satellites and their control centers on Earth, as well as critical satellite navigation and telecommunications infrastructure used on the surface. [Read More](https://blog.bliley.com/ocxo-in-space-2.0) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bliley.com/ocxo-in-space-2.0#comments-listing) Topics: [aerospace](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/aerospace), [crystal oscillators](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/crystal-oscillators), [RF Technology](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/rf-technology) ## [Space-Proven Crystal Oscillators and Resonators](https://blog.bliley.com/space-proven-crystal-oscillators-and-resonators) Posted by [Bliley Technologies](https://blog.bliley.com/author/bliley-technologies) on Nov 15, 2016 6:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Space%20Proven%20Crystal%20Oscillators%20and%20Resonators.png?width=441&height=245&name=Space%20Proven%20Crystal%20Oscillators%20and%20Resonators.png)](https://blog.bliley.com/space-proven-crystal-oscillators-and-resonators) **Welcome aboard! ** I'm about to take you on a journey through the deep, dark depths of outer space. Why? So you can get a feel for what crystal oscillators and resonators must endure while in the infinite world of darkness and wonder! First, you'll need to learn the important differences between crystal oscillators and resonators. After your mission is complete, you'll begin your journey to the depths of outer space from a resonator and oscillator perspective and learn their different roles and applications in space. Enjoy your ride! [Read More](https://blog.bliley.com/space-proven-crystal-oscillators-and-resonators) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bliley.com/space-proven-crystal-oscillators-and-resonators#comments-listing) Topics: [aerospace](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/aerospace), [crystal oscillators](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/crystal-oscillators), [Clocks & Crystals](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/clocks-crystals) ## [Cube Satellites: The Future of Space Exploration](https://blog.bliley.com/cube-satellites-the-future-of-space-exploration) Posted by [Bliley Technologies](https://blog.bliley.com/author/bliley-technologies) on Sep 27, 2016 6:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Cube_Satellites.png?width=441&height=245&name=Cube_Satellites.png)](https://blog.bliley.com/cube-satellites-the-future-of-space-exploration) ### **Traditional Use of Cube Satellites** The outer atmosphere around Earth contains more than a 100 satellites that are shaped like Rubik's cubes but are a bit larger. Closely packed with various instruments, these satellites have been launched at frequent intervals since 2013.   [Read More](https://blog.bliley.com/cube-satellites-the-future-of-space-exploration) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bliley.com/cube-satellites-the-future-of-space-exploration#comments-listing) Topics: [aerospace](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/aerospace), [general](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/general), [Space & Satellites](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/space-satellites) ## [4 Ways to Improve Oscillator's Dynamic Phase Noise Performance](https://blog.bliley.com/4-ways-to-improve-oscillators-dynamic-phase-noise-performance) Posted by [Bliley Technologies](https://blog.bliley.com/author/bliley-technologies) on Jul 19, 2016 10:34:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dynamic-phase-noise-post/improving-dynamic-phase-noise_block_1.png?width=441&height=245&name=improving-dynamic-phase-noise_block_1.png)](https://blog.bliley.com/4-ways-to-improve-oscillators-dynamic-phase-noise-performance)   [Read More](https://blog.bliley.com/4-ways-to-improve-oscillators-dynamic-phase-noise-performance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bliley.com/4-ways-to-improve-oscillators-dynamic-phase-noise-performance#comments-listing) Topics: [aerospace](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/aerospace), [crystal oscillators](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/crystal-oscillators), [Clocks & Crystals](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/clocks-crystals), [RF Technology](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/rf-technology), [Space & Satellites](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/space-satellites), [Defense & PNT](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/defense-pnt) ## [5 FAQ About Using Chip-Scale Atomic Clocks (CSAC) in Your Timing Applications](https://blog.bliley.com/5-questions-and-answers-about-using-csacs-in-timing-applications) Posted by [Bliley Technologies](https://blog.bliley.com/author/bliley-technologies) on Jun 29, 2016 2:49:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/CSACs_2_1.jpg?width=441&height=245&name=CSACs_2_1.jpg)](https://blog.bliley.com/5-questions-and-answers-about-using-csacs-in-timing-applications)   [Read More](https://blog.bliley.com/5-questions-and-answers-about-using-csacs-in-timing-applications) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bliley.com/5-questions-and-answers-about-using-csacs-in-timing-applications#comments-listing) Topics: [aerospace](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/aerospace), [crystal oscillators](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/crystal-oscillators), [RF Technology](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/rf-technology), [general](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/general), [Defense & PNT](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/defense-pnt) ## [Reducing Power Consumption for LEO Orbit Payloads](https://blog.bliley.com/reducing-power-consumption-for-leo-orbit-payloads) Posted by [Bliley Technologies](https://blog.bliley.com/author/bliley-technologies) on Jun 27, 2016 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/power-consumption-leo-sats.jpeg?width=441&height=245&name=power-consumption-leo-sats.jpeg)](https://blog.bliley.com/reducing-power-consumption-for-leo-orbit-payloads) ## Access to space is becoming democratized The “new space” movement is revolutionizing our access to space and opening the door for an entirely new class of satellite payloads.  As launch costs for these scaled down ‘small sats’ continue to drop, new missions and functionality are being squeezed into satellites that are less than 50kg! [Read More](https://blog.bliley.com/reducing-power-consumption-for-leo-orbit-payloads) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bliley.com/reducing-power-consumption-for-leo-orbit-payloads#comments-listing) Topics: [aerospace](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/aerospace), [crystal oscillators](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/crystal-oscillators), [general](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/general), [Space & Satellites](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/space-satellites), [Integrated RF](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/integrated-rf) ## [Increase In-Flight Wi-Fi Bandwidth Using Low g-sensitivity Oscillators](https://blog.bliley.com/increasing-in-flight-wi-fi-bandwidth-using-low-g-sensitivity-oscillators) Posted by [Bliley Technologies](https://blog.bliley.com/author/bliley-technologies) on Jun 21, 2016 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/In-Flight-Wi-Fi.jpeg?width=441&height=245&name=In-Flight-Wi-Fi.jpeg)](https://blog.bliley.com/increasing-in-flight-wi-fi-bandwidth-using-low-g-sensitivity-oscillators) ### **Airplane WI-FI is Worse than Airplane Food** Have you ever been on a plane with low quality Wi-Fi? You just want to post a picture from 40,000 feet, but you can’t because of the low speed connection. Bliley technologies has been working with their customers to ensure this is never a problem on their flights again. [Read More](https://blog.bliley.com/increasing-in-flight-wi-fi-bandwidth-using-low-g-sensitivity-oscillators) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bliley.com/increasing-in-flight-wi-fi-bandwidth-using-low-g-sensitivity-oscillators#comments-listing) Topics: [aerospace](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/aerospace), [crystal oscillators](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/crystal-oscillators), [Space & Satellites](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/space-satellites) [< Previous](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/aerospace/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.bliley.com/all) Search for a Topic Search [![GPSDO Oscillator Infrastructure Ebook.png](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/GPSDO%20Oscillator%20Infrastructure%20Ebook.png?width=240&height=272&name=GPSDO%20Oscillator%20Infrastructure%20Ebook.png "GPSDO Oscillator Infrastructure Ebook.png")](https://resources.bliley.com/gpsdo-oscillator-white-paper-gps) ### Subscribe... get an eBook! ### Categories - [crystal oscillators (68)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/crystal-oscillators) - [RF Technology (63)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/rf-technology) - [Space & Satellites (43)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/space-satellites) - [engineering (38)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/engineering) - [general (38)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/general) - [Defense & PNT (26)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/defense-pnt) - [General Topics (26)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/general-topics) - [Press Release (22)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/press-release) - [Clocks & Crystals (20)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/clocks-crystals) - [Military & Defense (17)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/military-defense) - [aerospace (17)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/aerospace) - [Leadership (16)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/leadership) - [Integrated RF (14)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/integrated-rf) - [GPS & GNSS (9)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/gps-gnss) - [Engineering Equiptment (7)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/engineering-equiptment) - [5G (6)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/5g) - [IoT (6)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/iot) - [Filters & Multiplexers (1)](https://blog.bliley.com/topic/filters-multiplexers) See all ### See What's Popular ### Most Recent [Creepy Radio Frequencies: The Scariest Sounds in Space](https://blog.bliley.com/creepy-sounds-from-space) posted on 8/30/21 6:30 AM ![creepy radio frequencies: the scariest sounds in space](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/creepy-radio-frequencies-the-scariest-sounds-in-space.jpg?width=100&height=50&name=creepy-radio-frequencies-the-scariest-sounds-in-space.jpg) [Clipped Sine Wave Oscillators: TCXOs & Their Common Applications](https://blog.bliley.com/clipped-sine-wave-oscillators-tcxos) posted on 8/30/21 6:30 AM ![clipped sine wave oscillators tcxos and their common applications](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/clipped-sine-wave-oscillators-tcxos-and-their-common-applications.jpg?width=100&height=50&name=clipped-sine-wave-oscillators-tcxos-and-their-common-applications.jpg) [RF PCB Design Considerations: RF Circuit Board Layout Guidelines](https://blog.bliley.com/rf-pcb-design) posted on 8/30/21 6:30 AM ![rf pcb design considerations rf circuit board layout guidelines](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rf-pcb-design-considerations-rf-circuit-board-layout-guidelines.jpg?width=100&height=50&name=rf-pcb-design-considerations-rf-circuit-board-layout-guidelines.jpg) [3 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Crystal Oscillator Manufacturer](https://blog.bliley.com/questions-for-crystal-oscillator-manufacturers) posted on 8/30/21 6:30 AM ![3 questions to ask before choosing a crystal oscillator manufacturer](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-crystal-oscillator-manufacturer.jpg?width=100&height=50&name=3-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-crystal-oscillator-manufacturer.jpg) [CMOS vs. LVCMOS: Which Is the Best Output Signal for Your Application?](https://blog.bliley.com/cmos-lvcmos-best-output-signal) posted on 8/30/21 6:30 AM ![cmos vs lvcmos which is the best output signal for your application](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cmos-vs-lvcmos-which-is-the-best-output-signal-for-your-application.jpg?width=100&height=50&name=cmos-vs-lvcmos-which-is-the-best-output-signal-for-your-application.jpg) ##### Disclosure: This blog contains product affiliate links to help support the blog. We only link trusted, well-rated products. ### Solutions - [Assured PNT](https://www.bliley.com/assured_positioning_navigation_timing_pnt_gps) - [RF Solutions](https://www.bliley.com/integrated_rf_solutions) - [High Vibration](https://www.bliley.com/low-phase-noise-ocxo-high-vibration-g-sensitivity-solutions) - [Space Solutions](https://www.bliley.com/space-solutions-back) ### Products - [High Performance Oscillators](https://www.bliley.com/high-performance-oscillators) - [Space Oscillators](https://www.bliley.com/space-oscillators) - [Atomic Clocks](https://www.bliley.com/atomic-clocks) - [Clocks & Oscillators](https://www.bliley.com/clocks_and_oscillators) - [Crystals & Transducers](https://www.bliley.com/crystals_transducers) - [Filters & Multiplexers](https://www.bliley.com/filters_and_multiplexers) ### Epic Content - [Blog](https://blog.bliley.com) - [Resources](https://resources.bliley.com) - [Privacy Policy](https://resources.bliley.com/data_privacy_policy) ### About Us - [Leadership](https://www.bliley.com/leadership) - [Careers](https://www.bliley.com/careers) - [Company History](https://www.bliley.com/company-history) ### Follow Us [![Linkedin](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BlileyTechnologies_June2017/Images/linkedin.png?width=20&height=20&name=linkedin.png "Linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/5294434/) [![Facebook](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BlileyTechnologies_June2017/Images/facebook.png?width=20&height=20&name=facebook.png "Facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/BlileyTech/) [![Twitter](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BlileyTechnologies_June2017/Images/twitter.png?width=20&height=20&name=twitter.png "Twitter")](https://twitter.com/BlileyTech) [![YouTube](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BlileyTechnologies_June2017/Images/youtube.png?width=20&height=20&name=youtube.png "YouTube")](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVnYzhk5YW7FPse-CsJHiQ/featured) [![Instagram](https://blog.bliley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BlileyTechnologies_June2017/Images/instagram.png?width=20&height=20&name=instagram.png "Instagram")](https://www.instagram.com/blileytech/) ### Contact Us © 2026 Bliley | [Refund and Return Policy](https://resources.bliley.com/refund-return-policy) | [Privacy Policy](https://resources.bliley.com/data_privacy_policy) | Powered by [Piconsulting](https://www.pittsburghinternetconsulting.com/) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=1100202&fmt=gif) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=1100202&fmt=gif)