DEDICATED
TO EXCELLENCE IN BOTH QUALITY AND SERVICE.
If
you want SERVICE and QUALITY
unparalleled in the industry
call us factory direct.
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We look forward
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Another
fruitful year for Cal Crystal Lab / Comclok, Inc. Our line of
imported crystals and oscillators continued to expand. We now
offer the widest selection in our history. Even in the face of
continued pricing pressure from offshore, we continue to manufacture
through hole clock and oscillators here in Anaheim, CA. in order
to meet our customers' needs for quick delivery of custom frequencies. |
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1998
brought deep sorrow to our hearts. Howard Phillips, partner and
part owner of Comclok, Inc. passed away this spring. He will
be greatly missed. The remainder of the year was spent upgrading
our computer systems, network and software in order to get a
jump on the Y2K issue. Although we do not manufacture or supply
any date sensitive products, we are now operationally Y2K compliant
as of Dec. 17, 1998. In the Fall, we also started offering 5Vdc
& 3.3Vdc clock oscillators that we produce up to 160MHz.
We also started manufacturing 3.3Vdc VCXO's. |
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Spring
1997 found us on our second annual Asian excursion. Comclok started
the year off by offering two NEW types of oscillators: 3.3VDC
and VCXOs. This was in direct response to our customer's inquiries.
We also began offering frequencies as low as 1kHz and as high
as 130MHz on domestically manufactured clocks. In addition to
the NEW oscillators this year, we once again needed more production
equipment. So, in the spring we acquiring another S & A Plater
model 5400DS. The new 5400DS was the key to manufacturing VCXO's
quickly. More proof that we were on the right track, in August
we added another 960 sq. feet to our facility. |
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1996
saw Cal Crystal Lab/Comclok fine-tune manufacturing in our new
facility. Of particular note, Spring 1996, was the first time
we went to the Far East to visit and inspect the off shore manufacturers
that we use. The visit helped us develop friendships and great
working relationships with these "offshore" manufacturers.
In addition, 1996 saw the need to purchase a second Polaris welder
in order to better server our customers that buy crystals and
clocks that we manufacture domestically. We also started offering
HC-49/u gullwinged with a third lead in tape and reel. |
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Was
proof that we were on the right track, we needed more space.
In order to keep up with market demands Cal Crystal Lab and Comclok
moved. Our new location is twice as large. So, although we are
more committed than ever to the manufacturing of crystals and
oscillators in our Anaheim, California factory. We now had the
space necessary to stock finished parts from our offshore vendors.
This stocking now allows us to offer the lowest possible prices
and the ability to ship in-stock items within 24 hours. We can
now better serve our customers with Cal Crystal Lab / Comclok's
unique ability to manufacture prototype through production quantity
with standard lead times of just THREE WEEKS.
Or,
when PRICE is more important than LEAD-TIME, we can import custom
or standard crystals and oscillators from our offshore vendors
at LOW COMPETITIVE PRICES. More proof that outstanding service
is our goal, we greatly enhanced our ability to test crystals
over temperature. This was achieved by upgrading our S &
A 2150 test chamber to the more advanced 2250 system. This allows
us to test crystals up to 200Mhz over temperature.
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Was
a period of unprecedented modernization at our factory. Both
Cal Crystal Lab and Comclok acquired new high-speed computerized
production equipment. To complement the production equipment
we also modernized with the latest computerized test equipment
from PRA, Inc. and Saunders & Associates. The new equipment,
both production and test systems have had a dramatic effect on
our ability deliver a quality product with very short lead times.
All parts manufactured in Anaheim, Ca. are 100% tested prior
to shipment. 1994 also saw Comclok offer its customers Tri-State
clocks in both 8 and 14 pin dip compatible for the first time. |
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1992
saw another exciting service offered by both Cal Crystal Lab
and Comclok: IMPORTING. Importing allowed Cal Crystal Lab and
Comclok to offer very competitive pricing on large volumes while
still offering the one-on-one service our customers have come
to expect and deserve! Importing also allowed us to offer crystals
and oscillators in smaller package sizes than we are able to
manufacture in our Anaheim facility. These smaller package sizes
and lower prices have kept us very competitive. 1992 also saw
us offer Gullwinged full and half size oscillators for the first
time. Gullwinging of the 8 and 14-pin dip oscillator is a very
inexpensive way to get surface mount parts without the usual
availability and lead time issues that seem to be associated
with other forms of surface mount. |
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1991
was the year that saw Comclok make a vast improvement in Quality
Control and Reliability of our oscillators. Comclok purchased
the first of what would be many PRA-1010A computerized clock
testers. Use of the PRA-1010A's & 1010B's have been invaluable
in giving us the ability to test and record the test results
of the oscillators that we manufacture. |
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Cal
Crystal Lab, in direct response to our customers inquiries about
crystal and oscillator performance over temperature, purchased
Saunders & Associates 2150/2490 Temperature Test Systems.
This test system allowed us to guarantee to our customers the
temperature specifications of the crystals and oscillators that
we sell. Along with that guarantee, the temperature system allowed
us to offer tighter tolerance parts for our customers. |
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Comclok,
Inc. was founded. As an oscillator manufacturer, Comclok, Inc.
is able to focus on the special needs of our clock customers.
In the beginning, Comclok manufactured 14-pin dip compatible
TTL clock oscillators for the growing needs of our customer base.
This same dedication to serving our customers' needs has led
Comclok over the years to offer 8 pin dip compatible oscillators,
SMD, VCXO, HCMOS and dual compatible clocks. |
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The
current management took the reigns. This new management has encouraged
communication between our employees at all levels, and we maintain
an open door policy. This open communication has set the stage
for an enthusiastic work environment that encourages and rewards
excellence. Attention to detail is stressed at every point, from
initial customer contact all the way through the entire manufacturing
process. |
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Cal
Crystal Lab., Inc. was founded on the simple belief that no customer
was too small. As a result whether you are a buyer for a multimillion-dollar
company or an individual that needs just one crystal for your
radio, we will do our best to exceed all of your expectations
about service and quality at a competitive price. |
