Rakon
Rakon designs and manufactures frequency control and timing solutions for electronic systems.
The company's products are used in mobile networks, autonomous vehicles, satellite constellations, and AI data centres.
Rakon operates from its corporate head office in Mt Wellington, Auckland.
The organisation has been in operation for over 50 years.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Capabilities
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland (North Island)
- Part of
- Bourns Inc
- Sectors served
- Space, Defence, Telecommunications
- Website
- www.rakon.com
- Careers
- www.rakon.com/careers
- Last checked
- 28 October 2026
Where it works in New Zealand
- Auckland, Auckland
History
- 1967
“In 1967, Rakon Industries Limited is incorporated by Warren Robinson.”
Source: rakon.com - 2001
“In 2001, Rakon introduces the world's smallest 0.5 ppm stability TCXO”
Source: rakon.com - 2006
“2006 sees the company introduce the world’s smallest GPS radio frequency receiver module.”
Source: rakon.com - 2007
“The development of the proprietary and patented Pluto® ASIC technology in 2007”
Source: rakon.com - 2023
“Niku™, and an updated Mercury ASIC, MercuryX™, both released in 2023”
Source: rakon.com - 2024
“In June 2024, Rakon announced a second space subsystems contract win to supply another new LEO satellite constellation.”
Source: rakon.com - 2024
“In 2024, Rakon develops its own radiation-hardened ASIC.”
Source: rakon.com
Common questions about Rakon
Where is Rakon based in New Zealand?
Auckland.
What are Rakon's milestones?
The directory lists 7, from 1967 (“Rakon Industries Limited is incorporated by Warren Robinson.”) to 2024 (“Rakon develops its own radiation-hardened ASIC.”). See History
Which sectors does Rakon serve?
Space, Defence and Telecommunications.
Is Rakon part of a larger organisation?
It is part of Bourns Inc.
Is Rakon hiring in New Zealand?
The directory has seen 5 open roles in New Zealand in the last 14 days. See Jobs
How can I contact Rakon?
Through its website, www.rakon.com.
Updates
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India product transfer update; CEO joins India mission
Rakon has transferred selected products to its manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, India. The company's CEO is joining a business delegation accompanying the New Zealand Prime Minister on a mission to India.
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Mark Dunwoodie confirmed as permanent CFO
Rakon has confirmed the appointment of Mark Dunwoodie as its permanent Chief Financial Officer effective 2 December 2024.
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Organisational transformation and Executive Team restructure
Rakon has announced a strategic organisational transformation that replaces its previous manufacturing-based structure with two new global Business Units: Aerospace and Defence, and Commercial. The company has restructured its Executive Team, appointing new Managing Directors for the Business Units and creating a Chief Innovation Officer role to oversee advanced R&D.
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Rakon enters new chapter as a division of Bourns Inc
Bourns, Inc. acquired more than 95 percent of Rakon Limited shares through a takeover offer effective 8 May 2026. Rakon will join Bourns as its fifth division, the Bourns Timing Division, and will continue to operate under the Rakon name.
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Rakon introduces new GNSS Receiver with advanced clock for NewSpace applications
Rakon has announced the GNSS Receiver TIMING, a new product that integrates a GNSS receiver with a GNSS Disciplined Oscillator (GNSSDO) for NewSpace applications. The device combines GNSS functionality with Rakon's proprietary Ultra Stable Oscillator to provide advanced timing capabilities.
Jobs
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Accountant (Fixed Term)
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Electronics Product Design Engineer
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Engineering Team Leader - Product R&D
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Graduate Product Design Engineer
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Production Operator
Sources
About 4 sources
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“Our frequency control and timing solutions help people to connect, explore and innovate.”
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“They are the ‘heartbeat’ for electronic systems, delivering fast, precise and stable connectivity in everything from mobile networks and autonomous vehicles to satellite constellations and AI data centres.”
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“Rakon Limited 8 Sylvia Park Road Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 New Zealand”
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“Building trust over 50+ years”
Organisation type 1 source
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“we are specialised in the design and manufacturing of custom subsystems”
Capability 2 sources
- Editorial
“Rakon opens new ISO 8 cleanroom in France to accelerate space timing and navigation subsystem production”
- Editorial
“Our frequency control solutions for the space sector are space-qualified and engineered to withstand the most demanding environments”
Location 1 source
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“8 Sylvia Park Road Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 New Zealand”
Milestone 7 sources
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“In June 2024, Rakon announced a second space subsystems contract win to supply another new LEO satellite constellation.”
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“Niku™, and an updated Mercury ASIC, MercuryX™, both released in 2023”
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“In 1967, Rakon Industries Limited is incorporated by Warren Robinson.”
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“In 2001, Rakon introduces the world's smallest 0.5 ppm stability TCXO”
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“2006 sees the company introduce the world’s smallest GPS radio frequency receiver module.”
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“The development of the proprietary and patented Pluto® ASIC technology in 2007”
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“In 2024, Rakon develops its own radiation-hardened ASIC.”
Sector served 3 sources
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“Our frequency control solutions for the space sector are space-qualified”
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“Our high reliability frequency control and timing product solutions meet the most demanding performance expectations for the defence market.”
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“it has become the default standard for telecommunications infrastructure”
Part of 1 source
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“Rakon enters new chapter as a division of Bourns Inc”