Microwave Journal
RF/microwave engineering interviews, tutorials and industry event content.
Low Noise Amplifier, PEC-30-10M20-SFF
Planar Monolithics (PMI) introduced the PEC‑30‑10M20‑SFF, an ultra‑low noise amplifier covering 0.01 to 20 GHz. It delivers a typical gain of +27.6 dB with ±2 dB flatness at 18 GHz and a 3 dB noise figure. Output power reaches a minimum 13 dBm at 1 dB compression and a typical saturated level of 15 dBm. The device ships in a PE2 housing, configurable as an SMA‑connectorized or surface‑mount component.
Digital Phase Shifter, PS-100M20G-8B-SFF-MIL-SM
Planar Monolithics introduced the PS-100M20G-8B-SFF-MIL-SM, a digitally controlled phase shifter operating from 0.1 GHz to 20 GHz. The device delivers continuous 0°‑360° phase adjustment with 13 dB insertion loss and ±5° phase‑shift error. It switches in 500 ns, offers ±1 dB amplitude error, and meets...
Highland Technology Expands Fiber Connectivity with K420
Highland Technology introduced the K420, a compact digital optical‑electrical converter that supports up to 2 GHz (4 Gbps) data rates. The unit can operate in single‑ or bi‑directional mode, accepts PECL, ECL, CML or LVDS inputs, and delivers AC‑coupled CML/LVDS outputs via...
Qorvo® Eliminates Cascaded Switches in 5G Radios with New Wideband High-Isolation Family
Qorvo unveiled a new family of RF switches that cover 50 MHz to 10 GHz, eliminating the need for cascaded switch architectures in 5G radios and related applications. The flagship QPC6144 delivers more than 65 dB isolation in a single SP4T device, while...
Integra Technologies Introduces Industry-First Single-Device 10 kW High Voltage GaN/SiC Transistor for L-Band
Integra Technologies unveiled the IGN1030S10000, the first 150 V high‑voltage GaN on silicon‑carbide (HV GaN/SiC) transistor delivering 10 kW of pulsed output at L‑band. The device consolidates power that previously required multiple lower‑power transistors, cutting system complexity, size, and cost. By achieving solid‑state...
Altum RF Showcases Products and Expertise at IMS2026 in Boston
Altum RF will exhibit at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2026) in Boston, occupying Booth #22020 from June 9‑11. The company will showcase more than 40 GaAs and GaN MMICs, including a new E‑band family of power amplifiers and low‑noise amplifiers that operate...
AmpliTech Group’s 5G 64T64R MIMO Cellular Radio Platform Supports Evolution of AI-Enabled Wireless Infrastructure at Northeastern University
AmpliTech Group’s O‑RAN CAT B 64T64R massive MIMO radio unit served as the core hardware in Northeastern University’s world‑first open‑source AI‑RAN prototype, demonstrated on May 20, 2026. The system combined AmpliTech’s radio with NVIDIA’s AI Aerial software to showcase AI‑driven layer‑1 and layer‑2...
5G, N77: High Power, Cavity Bandreject Filter
3H introduced a high‑power cavity notch filter targeting the 5G N77 band (3.3‑4.2 GHz). The device delivers less than 1.5 dB insertion loss in the passband while achieving over 80 dB rejection within the notch. It can continuously handle 100 W of RF power...
Join pSemi at IMS2026
pSemi will exhibit its newest RF innovations at the International Microwave Symposium 2026, booth #17090. The showcase covers a broad portfolio, including mobility, cable broadband, high‑power and broadband switches, wireless infrastructure, LMR, satcom, and test‑and‑measurement solutions. Attendees can meet pSemi...
Amphenol Printed Circuits Shows PCBs of All Sizes at IMS2026
Amphenol Printed Circuits (APC) will exhibit a full spectrum of printed‑circuit‑board designs at the 2026 IEEE MTT‑S International Microwave Symposium in Boston, June 9‑11. The booth will feature high‑performance PCBs for rugged RF/microwave, high‑speed digital, and space‑qualified applications, ranging from tiny...
Rohde & Schwarz and INFOZAHYST: A Strategic Alliance Set to Redefine Modern Defense
German communications and defense specialist Rohde & Schwarz and Ukrainian defense firm INFOZAHYST have signed a memorandum of partnership to co‑develop and market advanced electromagnetic warfare solutions. The alliance will combine Rohde & Schwarz’s high‑power jamming, counter‑UAV and mobile EW...
NextNav Joins OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation to Advance Open Source 5G and 6G Integrated Sensing and PNT
NextNav Inc., a veteran in terrestrial positioning, navigation and timing, announced its membership in the Linux Foundation’s OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation. The collaboration will embed the 3GPP Positioning Reference Signal into the open‑source CU/DU code base, enabling integrated sensing and communications...
Multichannel RF Record and Playback in Modern EMSO Test Environments
National Instruments (NI) unveiled a multichannel RF record‑and‑playback platform tailored for modern Electronic Mission Systems Operations (EMSO) test environments. The solution captures real‑world RF signals across wide instantaneous bandwidths—up to 20 GHz—and reproduces them with precise timing across multiple channels. It...
0.1μm-UMS GaN-on-SiC Technology: Qualification & Perspectives
United Monolithic Semiconductors (UMS) announced that its GH10-10 0.1 µm GaN‑on‑SiC technology has completed qualification and entered production. The new process delivers higher power density and faster switching speeds than previous generations. UMS says the qualification enables customers to accelerate time‑to‑market...
QuinStar Technology Recognized by Northrop Grumman for Strengthening Defense Industrial Base Through Innovation and Collaboration
QuinStar Technology was honored by Northrop Grumman at its Supplier Excellence Awards for Supplier Strategic Excellence, highlighting the company's pivotal role in the defense industrial base. The award underscores QuinStar’s contributions to next‑generation weapons, aircraft, missile‑defense, and space systems. Northrop’s...