Critical Frequency Design

Advocating for Our Warfighters in Washington, D.C. This week, our leadership team at Critical Frequency Design is?heading to Washington, D.C., to speak with legislators about a?critical technology for modern defense: Free Space Optics (FSO). In today’s contested environments, warfighters need reliable, high-bandwidth communications to maintain situational awareness and?stay ahead of evolving threats. FSO technology has the potential to?deliver secure, jam-resistant communication that empowers them to?perform their mission—no matter how challenging the conditions. We are excited to share more about our FSO success at Silent Swarm - https://lnkd.in/ep3AxkKM and the potential advantages that FSO can deliver to the battlespace. At CFD, we’re committed to advancing FSO solutions that provide?our warfighters with the tools they need to succeed. We look?forward to constructive conversations on Capitol Hill to ensure our?military is equipped with the resources they need to maximize?situational awareness and maintain their tactical advantage. Learn more about how we deliver #SolutionsAtTheSpeedofLight at www.criticalfrequency.com. #Defense #DefenseInnovation #FreeSpaceOptics

CFD Photonics in a Flash: What is Optical Fiber? At its core, optical fiber is a game-changer for how we transmit information.? Imagine a hair-thin strand of glass or plastic that uses light, instead of?electricity, to send data at incredible speeds over long distances. Optical fiber is: -- Spider Web-Thin: Optical fiber is created by heating a block of glass and?stretching it until it’s as thin as a spider web. -- Surprisingly Flexible: While we’re used to glass being rigid, when drawn?into a thin fiber, it becomes flexible—perfect for weaving through complex?systems. -- Light-Trapping Design: Optical fibers are crafted to keep light trapped?inside even when they bend, allowing for secure, efficient data?transmission. -- Pure as Clear Skies: The purity of the glass is so high that if it were as?thick as a 10-mile window, you’d still see through it! This purity is key to?guiding light waves over vast distances. This technology is the backbone of modern communication systems - whether?it's enabling high-speed internet or secure military communication.? By guiding light through the fiber with minimal signal loss, optical fibers can?handle massive amounts of data faster and more efficiently than traditional?cables. At Critical Frequency Design, we utilize optical fiber technology to deliver?secure, high-performance solutions in even the most demanding?environments. It’s just one more way we’re?providing?#SolutionsAtTheSpeedofLight. #OpticalFiber #PhotonicsInAFlash #DefenseInnovation?

Critical Frequency Design is pleased to welcome?Veronica Tenewitz?to the team as an RF Engineer! Veronica's multi-faced engineering expertise and her?involvement with projects from initial design to final?delivery will be an asset to our team. Veronica earned her bachelor's degree in?electrical?engineering?from the University of Central Florida. Please join us in welcoming Veronica to the CFD team!? Interested in your next career challenge? Check out?our?current career openings and learn how you can?make an impact at https://lnkd.in/eDmEcxTP We?have immediate need for: Supply Chain Manager Information System Security Manager Experienced HR professional? #SupplyChain #ISSM #HumanResources #WeAreHiring?#SolutionsAtTheSpeedofLight

Today, we pause to honor and thank the brave?men and women who have served and?continue to serve our country.? We are deeply grateful for the sacrifices they?make to protect our freedoms and keep our?nation safe. To all veterans—your dedication, courage, and?commitment inspire us. Thank you for your?service. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans?#HonoringOurHeroes

Attention HR Professionals! Are you an HR pro who’s passionate about creating a?positive, people-centered workplace? We’re looking for?someone who’s ready to dive in, bring fresh ideas, and?help shape the future of our team here at Critical?Frequency Design. This role is a chance to make a real impact as we continue?to grow, and we’d love to find someone who’s excited?about building a strong, innovative culture. Learn more at?https://lnkd.in/eHHUcpyU We’re also hiring for other roles, so if you’re looking for a?company that values collaboration, excellence, and?growth, check out our other?openings:?https://lnkd.in/e8DMU_Jm #hiring?#HRBP?#JoinOurTeam?#SolutionsAtTheSpeedofLight

Electromagnetic warfare techniques are constantly?evolving, and microwave photonics is helping defense?forces stay ahead of the curve. This advanced technology?enables: - Superior Detection: Microwave photonics enhances the?detection and tracking of enemy signals, improving?battlefield awareness. - Robust Jamming Resistance: Systems powered by?photonics are more resilient to jamming, ensuring?uninterrupted operations. -?Precision Countermeasures: The high accuracy and?speed of microwave photonics enable quick, precise?electronic countermeasures. At Critical Frequency Design, we’re developing microwave?photonics solutions that strengthen our defense forces'?capabilities in electromagnetic warfare. Our Jammer Hammer solution?automatically suppresses?strong input signals that would otherwise jam?wideband?microwave receivers, enabling continued access to?the?electromagnetic spectrum. By leveraging the power of light, we’re shaping the future?of the battlefield. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/e2TfMjAg. #MicrowavePhotonics #ElectromagneticWarfare?#DefenseInnovation #CriticalFrequencyDesign

Check out our spooky squad! Our CFD team went all out for our Halloween?Potluck—showing off their creativity, team?spirit,?and, of course, some fantastic costumes!?Events like these bring our team closer and make?CFD an even better place to work. Want to join a team that works hard, supports each?other, and knows how to have fun? We’re hiring!?Check out our open positions: - Supply Chain Manager - Information System?Security Manager - Experienced HR Professional Come grow your career with us! Apply today at?https://lnkd.in/e8DMU_Jm #SupplyChain #ISSM #HumanResources #WeAreHiring?#SolutionsAtTheSpeedofLight

Want to learn more about Critical Frequency Design and the?impact of photonics? Join us as we jointly host the Florida Photonics Cluster (FPC) and?Manufacturers Association of Central Florida (MACF) at our facility on?November 8.? Along with learning more about CFD's mission and capabilities,?attendees will receive a facility tour, hear presentations about?the state of photonics and manufacturing in Florida,?and?be?able to network with industry and community representatives. Register here - https://lnkd.in/ek5Xbva8 #Phontonics #DefenseInnovation?#SolutionsAtTheSpeedofLight

Congratulations to Brooke Sapolsky,?our September?Employee of the Month! Brooke shares, "I am?honored to receive CFD's first?Employee of the Month award and am grateful for the?recognition of my contributions to the team! Over the?past year,?I've?had the privilege of collaborating with a?talented and supportive group to tackle exciting?challenges in Microwave Photonics.? I appreciate CFD for providing me with numerous?opportunities to expand my engineering expertise and?explore various engineering roles. I look forward to the?possibilities that lie ahead!" Want to grow your career and make a big impact? We?have immediate need for: Supply Chain Manager Information System Security Manager Experienced HR professional? Learn more and?apply?at?https://lnkd.in/e8DMU_Jm? #SupplyChain #ISSM #HumanResources #WeAreHiring?#SolutionsAtTheSpeedofLight

Critical Frequency Design is proud to have participated in the Naval?Surface Warfare Center Crane Division Silent Swarm 2024. Silent?Swarm was a series of events that focused on experimenting?and?demonstrating technologies for electromagnetic spectrum?operations.? The successful demonstration marked the?first ever demonstration of?laser communications at Silent Swarm?and the first time our?(FSO)?communication solution was integrated with a ground-based?autonomous platform.? We successfully transmitted high-bandwidth information at the halt?while being jammed, proving our solution's resiliency to operate in a?denied environment.? The FSO communication system was able to align and acquire the?target receiver and achieved communication with no data loss and?low latency, highlighting significant improvements in performance.? Learn more about our demonstration here: https://lnkd.in/dcmTDyRs #SilentSwarm2024?#defenseinnovation #SolutionsAtTheSpeedofLight