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Orolia Introduces New mRO-50 Ruggedized, a Robust Low SWaP-C Mini-Rubidium Oscillator
Latest Atomic ClockA clock that uses vibrations of a molecular or atomic system, rather than mechanical systems, to keep time. They are the most exact—and most expensive—clocks available. Designed for Commercial, Military, and Aerospace Operations
Launch Webinar Scheduled July 7th
NEUCHATEL, Switzerland – June 21, 2022 – Orolia, the world leader in resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNTPosition, Navigation, and Timing: PNT and map data combine to create the GPS service.) solutions and space-based atomic clocks, has introduced an upgraded edition of its low SWaP-C miniaturized rubidium oscillator product line, the mRO-50 Ruggedized, to meet the latest military and aerospace requirements where time stability and power consumption are critical.
The mRO-50 Ruggedized provides a one-day holdover below 1µs and a retrace below 1E-10 in a form factor (50.8 x 50.8 x 20mm) that takes up only 51 cc of volume (about one-third of the volume compared to standard rubidiums) and consumes only 0.36W of power, which is about ten times less than existing solutions with similar capabilities.
With these competitive advantages, the new mRO-50 Ruggedized miniaturized rubidium oscillator provides accurate frequency and precise time synchronization to mobile applications, such as military radio-pack systems in GNSS-degraded or denied environments. Its wide-range operating temperature of -40°C to 80°C is also ideal for various range of applications such as underwater, military communications, radars, low earth orbit, electronic warfare, airborne and unmanned vehicles.
“Our dedication and innovative design have contributed to the most accurate GNSSGlobal navigation satellite system (GNSS): A general term describing any satellite constellation that provides positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services on a global or regional basis. See also systems in service today,” said Orolia’s Atomic Clocks Product Line Director, Jean-Charles Chen. Orolia launched the mRO-50 in 2020, bringing the best rubidium technologies into one small form factor and ultra-portable packaging.
The mRO-50 Ruggedized enhances this breakthrough technology with modifications providing wider thermal range, quicker lock and higher stability. For in-depth mRO-50 Ruggedized product details, applications and technical information, please register for Orolia’s Launch Webinar on July 7th, 2022. Click here to register.
Orolia’s proven timing solutions support several space agencies and research institutes worldwide, including the European Space Agency (ESAThe European Space Agency is a group of countries in Europe and Canada dedicated to the exploration of space as well as other scientific space missions. As of 2022 there are 22 member states that make up this intergovernmental organization.), NASANational Aeronautics and Space Agency - responsible for the policy, strategy and operations of US space missions., Jet Propulsion Labs, Space-X, Blue Origin, the Centre National d’Étude Spatiales (CNESCNES is the French Government Space Agency. France), the National Physics Laboratory (NPL UK), Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR Germany) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXAJAXA refers to the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency which is responsible for the exploration and coordination of space missions launching from Japan.), among others.
The ESA awarded Orolia two contracts to provide atomic clocks for the first 12 satellites for the Galileo Second Generation System (G2S). Each of the new G2S satellites (designed to provide unprecedented accuracy worldwide) will contain three Orolia Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standards (RAFSThe Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard is 10.00 MHz which is a space-qualified frequency standard by which all atomic clocks are measured by. The 10.00 MHz frequency is derived by the spectral absorption line of the Rb87 isotope.) and two Orolia atomic clock physics packages integrated with Leonardo’s Passive Hydrogen Masers (PHMA PHM or Passive Hydrogen Maser is an atomic clock designed to sit onboard space vehichles and satellites which is then used for ultra accurate timekeeping and positioning.).
Contacts:
Charles Jones (North America)
+1 (585) 450-2889
charles.jones@orolia.com
Sophie Zangs (EMEA & APAC)
+33 (0)6 07 42 39 33
sophie.zangs@orolia.com