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T-Mobile 5G Advanced Network Achieves World First with Ericsson AI RAN Innovation
Ericsson and T‑Mobile have launched large‑scale commercial trials of an AI‑native Scheduler with Link Adaptation on T‑Mobile’s live 5G Advanced network. The neural‑network‑driven software runs on Ericsson’s TCO‑optimized hardware, predicting radio conditions in real time. Trials showed roughly a 10% lift in spectral efficiency and up to a 15% boost in downlink throughput versus traditional rule‑based scheduling. The gains translate into smoother streaming, more responsive gaming, and uninterrupted video calls for customers during peak usage.
Analog Devices IMS2026 Booth Demos
Analog Devices is showcasing a suite of RF and mixed‑signal demos at IMS2026’s booth 23035, highlighting sub‑second power‑on to mission‑ready operation, high‑density direct‑RF sampling, and AI‑enhanced radio efficiency. The company demonstrated a X‑band digital beamforming platform, seamless DC‑to‑18 GHz coverage, and a...
Dual Directional Coupler, WMDDC-6-18-20dB-S
The WMDDC-6-18-20dB is a true dual directional coupler that operates across a 6‑to‑18 GHz band, delivering a consistent 20 dB coupling with tight flatness. It offers exceptionally low insertion loss of 0.45 dB and high directivity of 19.7 dB, enhancing measurement accuracy. Housed in...
WMADC-0.38-3-40DB-SERIES
The WMADC‑0.38‑3‑40DB‑SERIES is a high‑power 40 dB directional coupler that operates from 380 MHz to 3 GHz, covering VHF, UHF, cellular, LTE and other wireless bands. Its air‑dielectric coaxial construction delivers low insertion loss, robust power handling and superior directivity, which is critical...
Rohde & Schwarz and Greenerwave Achieve Precise and Fast ESA Antenna Characterization Using Near-Field Technology
Rohde & Schwarz and Greenerwave demonstrated a near‑field measurement that captured a full Ku‑band radiation pattern of a 50 cm electronically steerable array in just 32 minutes. The results matched simulation and CATR data within 1 dB, proving the method’s accuracy. By using the...
IMS2026: The RF and Microwave Event Comes to Boston, June 7–12
The IEEE International MTT Symposia (IMS2026) will convene June 7‑12 in Boston, drawing more than 8,000 engineers, researchers and technology leaders from 55 countries. Over 500 companies, including 91 first‑time exhibitors, will showcase the latest in RF and microwave integrated circuits,...
Morse Micro Selects Gateworks as the First Global Design House Partner
Morse Micro announced Gateworks as the inaugural partner in its Design House Partner Program, a global effort to fast‑track production‑ready Wi‑Fi HaLow solutions. Gateworks, known for rugged embedded hardware made in the United States, will provide M.2 cards and development...
Verizon Deploys Digital Twin Tech & Expanded Satellite Fleet for 2026 Hurricane Season
Verizon is rolling out a Digital Twin platform that pairs high‑resolution drone imagery with AI to locate storm damage to its network in real time. The carrier has also expanded its satellite fleet to 2,600 assets, adding a Multi‑Orbit Off‑Road...
Tachyon Networks Expands FWA Portfolio With $1.5M Development Partnership With Sivers Semiconductors
Semiconductor firm Sivers Semiconductors announced a $1.5 million development partnership with Tachyon Networks to create a 60 GHz millimeter‑wave transceiver for fixed wireless access (FWA). The collaboration builds on an existing 28 GHz effort, extending Tachyon’s unified platform to support both 28 GHz and...
Fraunhofer IIS Tests High Bandwidths for NTN
In April 2026 Fraunhofer IIS proved a broadband 5G non‑terrestrial network connection over the German GEO satellite Heinrich Hertz using Ka‑band frequencies. The test employed 50‑100 MHz of spectrum and achieved peak data rates of 137 Mbit/s. A seamless handover between the satellite’s north...
Greenerwave and Telespazio France Sign Strategic Agreement to Distribute Multi-Orbit, Low-Power and Sovereign SATCOM Terminals in Europe
Greenerwave and Telespazio France, a Leonardo group subsidiary, have signed a strategic agreement to distribute Greenerwave’s low‑power, multi‑orbit (GEO/LEO) satellite communications terminals across France, the broader European market and the United Kingdom. The partnership targets defense, government and security customers,...
Rohde & Schwarz to Host RF Testing Innovations Forum 2026
Rohde & Schwarz will host the second virtual RF Testing Innovations Forum on May 20, 2026, gathering experts from Dassault Systèmes, FormFactor and Focus Microwaves. The agenda tackles high‑frequency challenges such as residual measurements, absolute phase validation, sub‑THz on‑wafer S‑parameter testing up to 170 GHz, and noise‑parameter...
Space/Satellite Market
The global satellite market is expanding at a 16.9% CAGR, propelled by rapid deployment of low‑Earth‑orbit constellations for broadband, Earth observation and defense communications. Operators are investing heavily in inter‑satellite laser links, compact optical terminals and advanced propulsion to overcome...
Fabs & Labs: Spectrum Control
Spectrum Control announced the opening of its new Marlboro facility, a 150,000‑sq‑ft campus that merges RF design, testing and semiconductor fabrication under one roof. The site features cleanrooms, anechoic chambers, high‑speed signal labs and $45 million of cutting‑edge equipment. By consolidating...
Making Waves
Microwave Journal released its May 2026 "Making Waves" issue, a downloadable PDF that spotlights the latest breakthroughs in microwave and millimeter‑wave technology. The publication bundles expert commentary, case studies, and data on emerging 5G, satellite‑comm, and advanced material applications. By providing...
Mechanical Variable Attenuator, MA-6G11G-20DB-SFF
Planar Monolithics (PMI) has launched the MA‑6G11G‑20DB‑SFF, a mechanical variable attenuator covering 6‑11 GHz with a 0‑20 dB range. The device is adjusted via a screwdriver‑operated shaft lock, offering precise, repeatable attenuation without electronic control. Housed in a compact 1.75″ × 1.0″ × 0.5″ enclosure, it...
Low Noise Amplifier, PE2-15-5R06R0-3R5-21-12-SFF
Planar Monolithics (PMI) introduced the PE2-15-5R06R0-3R5-21-12-SFF, a low‑noise amplifier (LNA) operating from 5 to 6 GHz for military and industrial use. The device delivers 15 dB of gain with a tight gain flatness of ±0.5 dB and a typical noise figure of 3.5 dB,...
High-Speed, SP8T, Absorptive Switch, P8T-0R5G18G-60-T-SFF-BR
Planar Monolithics (PMI) unveiled the P8T‑0R5G18G‑60‑T‑SFF‑BR, a high‑speed single‑pole eight‑throw absorptive RF switch. It switches in 100 ns across a 0.5‑to‑18 GHz band while delivering more than 60 dB of isolation. The device is housed in a gold‑plated 4.0 × 1.5 × 0.4 in enclosure and uses SMA...
Bandpass Filter, BPF-3D25G-87D1M-SFF
Planar Monolithics (PMI) introduced the BPF-3D25G-87D1M-SFF, a compact band‑pass filter centered at 3.25 GHz. The device offers a 3.20645‑3.29355 GHz passband with a maximum insertion loss of 1.1 dB. Housed in a 1.63" × 1.0" × 0.7" SFF enclosure, it features SMA female connectors for easy PCB...
GaN Ka-Band QFN Packaged Power Amplifier: NPQ2107-SM
Nxbeam has launched the NPQ2107‑SM, a GaN Ka‑Band power amplifier packaged in a QFN form factor. The device operates from 27.5 GHz to 31 GHz, delivering 17 W saturated output, 29% power‑added efficiency and 22 dB linear gain. In linear mode it supplies over...
Fast Load Transient - FLT 150A
The Fast Load Transient (FLT) 150A from Noffz is a high‑performance load‑step instrument built for next‑generation power‑management IC validation. It achieves up to 150 A/µs slew rates with 200 ns pulse resolution, leveraging an FPGA‑based architecture for nanosecond‑level determinism. Integrated measurement hardware includes...
Non-Magnetic SMA Male to SMA Male Cable FM-141FL-NM Coax
Fairview Microwave’s FMCA100381 is a 50 Ω non‑magnetic SMA‑male to SMA‑male RF cable assembly that operates up to 18 GHz. The coax features a silver‑plated copper conductor, PTFE dielectric, and a 0.375‑inch minimum bend radius, delivering a VSWR of 1.4:1 and 90 dB...
Telefónica and Sateliot Join Forces to Bring Satellite 5G Connectivity to Strategic Sectors
Telefónica España and satellite IoT operator Sateliot have signed a collaboration to bring 5G New Radio to low‑Earth‑orbit satellites, creating a hybrid network that merges terrestrial 5G with satellite coverage. The partnership will develop NR‑NTN solutions, pilot critical‑service use cases and...
Vishay Specialty Thin Film Introduces Thin Film Metallized Submount Platform
Vishay Intertechnology unveiled a thin‑film metallized submount platform aimed at next‑generation optical transceivers, RF modules and advanced packaging that demand high thermal conductivity, precise alignment and low‑loss signal paths. The solution leverages aluminum‑nitride (AlN) ceramic substrates and pre‑deposited AuSn or...
IMS2026 Returns to Boston with Newly Structured RF and Microwave Engineering Technical Program
The IEEE International MTT Symposia will return to Boston from June 7‑12, 2026 with a newly organized technical program. The event is split into three coordinated symposia—RF Integrated Circuits, RF Systems & Applications, and RF Technology & Techniques—each targeting a specific stage...
Microchip Increases Manufacturing Capacity of Its Hydrogen Masers for Precise Timing and Synchronization with New Facility in Alabama
Microchip Technology has opened a 15,000‑sq‑ft facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to scale production of its MHM‑2020 Active Hydrogen Maser. The new plant will also manufacture the AOG‑110 output generator and the 1000C‑OCXO crystal oscillator, reducing lead times for customers. Hydrogen...
ISCO International and Abside Networks Deliver Advanced 5G Anti-Jamming Resiliency
ISCO International and Abside Networks have integrated ISCO’s Interference Management and Cancellation (IMC) software into Abside’s next‑generation 5G and Open RAN platforms. The combined solution automatically detects and cancels RF interference, including intentional jamming, narrowband and wideband sources, and tropospheric...
Monarch Quantum and Oratomic Announce Quantum Computing Partnership
Monarch Quantum and Oratomic announced a strategic partnership that merges Monarch's integrated photonics expertise with Oratomic's neutral‑atom quantum computing architecture. Monarch will act as the photonics systems integrator, supplying its Quantum Light Engines and scaling manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration targets...
Smiths Interconnect to Display Ceramic RF Filters, Temperature Variable Attenuators and Spring-Loaded SMP Connectors at IMS2026
Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, will showcase its latest microwave and RF solutions at IMS2026 booth #17070. Attendees can see ceramic RF filters that operate up to 6 GHz, K2TVA Thermopad temperature‑variable attenuators, and the EZiCoax spring‑loaded SMP connector rated for...
Frequency Matters, Apr 24: Amps/Oscillators Issue, Infineon Hi-Rel Interview, Industry News/Events
Microwave Journal’s Frequency Matters episode on April 24 spotlighted the new Amplifiers and Oscillators issue and featured an interview with Infineon Hi‑Rel’s senior aerospace director. The discussion centered on GaN power‑conversion technology qualified for space, highlighting its performance advantages for satellite...
In Praise of Natural Intelligence
Brent Dietz, Qorvo’s corporate communications director, argues that while artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping semiconductor design—automating RF simulations, code generation, and data analysis—it remains a tool that depends on human judgment. He stresses that natural intelligence is essential for defining...
Marki Microwave Acquires LintrinsIC Semiconductors to Advance High-Power RF Switching Capabilities
Marki Microwave announced the acquisition of Boston‑based LintrinsIC Semiconductors, a fab‑less firm that has developed FastSwitch™ SOI CMOS technology capable of 1‑nanosecond switching and 5‑to‑50 watts power handling into the Ka‑Band. The deal expands Marki’s product line beyond mixers, amplifiers and...
Rohde & Schwarz to Highlight Its R&S EVSD1000 UAV-Based Navigation Analyzer at IFIS 2026
Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its R&S EVSD1000 UAV‑based navigation analyzer at the International Flight Inspection Symposium (IFIS) in San Salvador, May 4‑8, 2026. The device delivers laboratory‑grade precision for ILS, GBAS and VOR measurements while mounted on a drone, cutting the need for manned...
New SMA Pigtail Assemblies on 0.085-In. Conformable Cable From Amphenol RF
Amphenol RF has added a 0.085‑in. conformable cable to its SMA‑to‑unterminated pigtail assembly line. The new assemblies let engineers terminate the cable with any connector or terminator, delivering greater design flexibility. Rated to 18 GHz, the units feature a stainless‑steel gold‑plated...
EMI Filter for High-Field MRI Systems and Sensitive Imaging Processes From EMIS
EMIS has launched the MF420-2CF-M MRI filter, a specialized EMI/RFI filter for high‑field MRI suites. The filter delivers attenuation up to 10 GHz, protecting power and data lines entering shielded rooms. Its design features threaded conduit connections, a discharge bleeder resistor,...
Enabling High Speed Swept-Source OCT with Advanced Data Acquisition
Swept‑source optical coherence tomography (SS‑OCT) is reshaping medical imaging with faster scan rates, deeper tissue penetration, and superior phase stability. The performance of SS‑OCT hinges on the digitizer, which must capture GHz‑level interferometric fringes with multi‑GS/s sampling, wide bandwidth, and...
Electrically Insulating Epoxy Features Ultra-High Thermal Conductivity
Master Bond introduced EP54TC, a two‑component epoxy that delivers over 6 W/(m·K) thermal conductivity while remaining electrically insulating. The formulation meets ASTM E595 low‑outgassing standards and supports thin bond lines thanks to a 5‑30 µm filler. It operates across a wide temperature range...
HT18M-5A, SMA RF Load Termination
HASCO introduced the HT18M-5A, an SMA RF load termination that operates up to 18 GHz and handles 5 W of power. The device targets dense connector environments, 5G infrastructure, and high‑speed semiconductor testing. By terminating signals, it prevents reflections that can degrade...
Fibocom Showcased 5G/4G Communication Solutions at the 52nd China Electrical Instruments and Meters Industry Conference
At the 52nd China Electrical Instruments and Meters Industry Conference in Zhuhai, Fibocom presented its 5G/4G cellular modules and PCBA communication units aimed at the power‑IoT market. The showcase highlighted the RU311 RedCap module, a lightweight, low‑power solution designed for...
Proptivity Switches on World-First Ericsson Feature for Fully Digital Indoor 5G in Oslo
Proptivity has completed the world’s first commercial deployment of Ericsson’s Host Management Control feature at a commercial property in Oslo. The solution uses the Ericsson Radio Dot System to replace legacy analog distribution, allowing operators to connect their own baseband...
Insulated Wire to Showcase High Reliability RF and Microwave Cables at IMS2026
Insulated Wire Inc. will exhibit at the IEEE MTT‑S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) in Boston from June 7‑12, 2026, showcasing its extreme‑low‑loss 1 mm cable assemblies that operate up to 110 GHz, the hand‑formable Re‑Flex™ series, and high‑RF‑power coaxial products. The company...
Private Wireless RAN Growth Slows to 16 Percent in 2025
Dell’Oro Group reports that private wireless RAN revenue grew 16% in 2025, a sharp slowdown from the 2024 growth rate. The segment now represents 3‑5% of total RAN revenue, with China accounting for roughly 40‑50% of global sales. Huawei, Nokia...
ThinKom Secures SES Open Orbits Type Approval for ThinAir Ka2517 Antenna
ThinKom Solutions and satellite operator SES have secured type certification for the ThinAir Ka2517 Ka-band antenna on the SES Open Orbits network. The terminal, integrated with RAVE Aerospace’s ModMan, supports Taurus HB and Jupiter 3 waveforms across SES’s GEO fleet and its O3b...
Optimize Pulse Mode RF Performance with New MEAN WELL Power Solutions
MEAN WELL introduced the NCP-3200-CDI, a 3.2 kW, 48 V AC/DC power supply engineered for pulse‑mode RF and radar systems. The unit features active droop compensation and high‑speed bulk‑capacitor support, delivering up to 110 A peak current with controlled recharge. Designed to eliminate...
Spectrum Analyzer Fundamentals – Theory and Operation of Modern Spectrum Analyzers Primer
Rohde & Schwarz USA released a technical primer on April 15, 2026 that explains the theory and operation of modern spectrum analyzers. The white paper details the architecture of state‑of‑the‑art analyzers, including superheterodyne and FFT‑based designs, and outlines key performance...
Using Multiple 1-Port VNAs for Ultra-Fast Parallel Reflection Measurements
Copper Mountain Technologies proposes a parallel measurement scheme that links multiple 1‑port vector network analyzers (VNAs) to capture reflection data simultaneously. Traditional multi‑port VNAs acquire full S‑parameters sequentially, which is unnecessary for many test scenarios that only need S11. By...
Precision Additive Manufacturing for RF and Millimeter-Wave Applications
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has released a white paper showing how micro‑precision additive manufacturing is reshaping RF and millimeter‑wave component production. The process enables monolithic structures that operate up to 270 GHz, delivering lighter weight, higher design complexity and superior performance...
USB Powered, Two-Port VNA: A Powerful and Portable Test Tool
A new USB‑powered, two‑port vector network analyzer (VNA) brings laboratory‑grade performance to a truly portable device. Leveraging the latest integrated circuits and circuit designs, the instrument delivers full S‑parameter measurements across a broad GHz frequency range without requiring an external...
Lexicon of Balun & Transformer Configurations
Mini‑Circuits has released a new white paper titled “Lexicon of Balun & Transformer Configurations,” aimed at RF engineers and system designers. The document, distributed through Microwave Journal, catalogues the most common balun and transformer topologies, explains their functional roles, and...
Mixer Technology For Advanced Communications, Part 1: Mixer Basics
Cadence Design Systems released a white‑paper titled “Mixer Technology For Advanced Communications, Part 1: Mixer Basics,” highlighting the growing importance of mixers as 5G matures and 6G looms. The ebook examines how mixer performance influences RF front‑end behavior, covering frequency translation,...