Syntonics LLC: APL-Developed Technology Makes Its Commercial Debut

Abstract

yntonics LLC, the fi rst new commercial start-up company made possible through the transfer of technology developed at APL, was created in December 1999. This completely independent company was formed to build and sell ultrastable oscillators, an advanced technology pioneered by APL during the early space program. The Laboratory transferred the technology to Syntonics under an exclusive licensing agreement, thus giving a broader range of customers access to a proven, mission-critical product that was previously available only to the U.S. government.