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Electro-Photonics LLC Acquires ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS UK LTD
Electro-Photonics LLC announced the acquisition of Electronics Components UK Ltd, extending its footprint across Europe. The deal enhances the company's ability to provide regional support and broaden its customer base in key European markets. By integrating the UK firm’s established distribution network, Electro-Photonics aims to accelerate growth and reinforce its reputation for high‑quality component solutions. The acquisition marks a strategic step toward a more globalized service model.
ELVA-1 Reports Rising Demand for Solid-State Noise Sources Operating at mmWave & Sub-THz Frequencies
ELVA-1 reports a surge in demand for solid‑state noise sources that operate beyond 100 GHz, driven by expanding research in 6G, imaging, spectroscopy and radio astronomy. Engineers need high excess noise ratio (ENR) references to overcome waveguide losses and the inherently...
Mirrorcle Announces Renewed Orders From Taara at OFC 2026
Mirrorcle Technologies announced renewed production orders from Taara at OFC 2026, extending a decade‑long partnership that underpins Taara's Lightbridge terrestrial laser‑communication system. The Lightbridge product delivers 20 Gbps over 20 km using Mirrorcle's MEMS fine‑steering mirrors, now moving into volume production. Mirrorcle...
Pixus Expands Production Capacity with New Headquarters
Pixus Technologies has relocated to a 37,000‑square‑foot headquarters, tripling its production lines for volume manufacturing. The new campus includes a dedicated rapid‑prototyping station, an integration room, and a laser‑cutting machine to accelerate enclosure development. Expanded capabilities now cover specialty solder...
KRYTAR Announces Two New Directional Coupler Operating From 7.125 to 15.35 GHz
KRYTAR, Inc. announced two new directional couplers covering the 7.125‑15.35 GHz C‑through‑Ku band range, targeting mmWave and emerging 6G applications. The 10 dB model offers 13 dB directivity, while the 20 dB version provides 14 dB directivity. Both units handle 20 W average and 3 kW peak...
Teledyne SP Devices Introduces High Speed Disk Streaming with ADQ35 and Libads for Extreme Data Capture
Teledyne SP Devices unveiled a high‑speed disk‑streaming solution that pairs its ADQ35 digitizer with the proprietary libads NVMe streaming library. The ADQ35 can sample up to 10 GSPS, producing 20 GB/s of raw data, while libads bypasses the operating system to write...
CEA‑Leti to Showcase Integrated Expertise in Microelectronics Reliability at IRPS 2026
CEA‑Leti will present seven papers at IRPS 2026, covering device physics, process integration, RF, FD‑SOI, GaN, BEOL reliability and low‑temperature 3‑D sequential integration. The work combines advanced characterization techniques with physics‑based modeling to deliver early‑stage reliability insights for designers. Highlights include...
Z-Communications Announces New High Performance 24 GHz Phase Locked Oscillator
Z‑Communications introduced the FSG24000LX, a high‑performance 24 GHz phase‑locked oscillator housed in a rugged all‑metal enclosure. The unit delivers -104 dBc/Hz phase‑noise at a 10 kHz offset, 11.5 dBm output power from a 15 VDC supply, and features PSYNC and lock‑detect interfaces. It powers up...
Phase-Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillator
Planar Monolithics (PMI) introduced the PLO‑48D4G‑EXT, a phase‑locked dielectric resonator oscillator operating at 48.4 GHz. The unit delivers a minimum 10 dBm output with a 1.5:1 VSWR load and maintains spurious emissions below –60 dBc. Phase noise is rated at –102 dBc/Hz at a...
Space Tech Expo USA 2026 Moves to Anaheim: A New Era
Space Tech Expo USA announced its relocation to the Anaheim Convention Center for its 14th edition, scheduled for June 2‑4, 2026. The move to the West Coast’s largest venue aims to accommodate a larger footprint, with more than 350 exhibitors...
Insulated Wire Publishes New Standard and Custom High Performance Wire Catalogue
Insulated Wire Inc released a new catalogue showcasing its LOG SPEC PTFE‑insulated wire and custom high‑performance cable offerings. LOG SPEC employs a concentric multi‑ply laminated PTFE construction that cuts bulk while preserving PTFE’s mechanical, thermal, chemical and electrical properties. The...
Abracon Releases New Low Pass LTCC Filters with Up to 53 dB Rejection in Sub-GHz & 2.4 GHz Bands
Abracon has launched the AFII‑LC series of low‑pass LTCC ceramic filters targeting sub‑GHz and 2.4 GHz wireless applications. The four models deliver insertion loss as low as 0.27 dB and harmonic rejection up to 53 dB, while fitting into ultra‑compact 6‑ or 8‑SMD...
Frequency Matters, Mar 13: T&M/C&C Issue, Industry News/Events
Microwave Journal’s Media Director Pat Hindle hosts the March "Frequency Matters" episode, centering on the Test and Measurement (T&M) sector. The show reviews key takeaways from DesignCon and Mobile World Congress Barcelona, offering listeners concise industry insights. Sponsored by RFMW,...
High-Density Thick Film Substrates
Remtec announced its high‑density thick‑film multilayer ceramic substrates, targeting military, avionics, space and industrial markets. The product line offers 6‑8 conductor layers on alumina, aluminum nitride or beryllia, with either gold or low‑cost silver interconnects delivering 1‑3 mΩ/sq conductivity. Features include...
Aaronia Presents High-End Solutions at Satellite in Washington
Aaronia AG will showcase its latest USB real‑time spectrum analyzers and full product line at Satellite 2026 in Washington, D.C. The company highlights the SPECTRAN™ V6 series, featuring sweep speeds over 3 THz/s and up to 450 MHz real‑time bandwidth, as well as the...
Spectrum Analyzer: FPL1044
Rohde & Schwarz unveiled the FPL1044 spectrum analyzer, covering 10 Hz to 44 GHz. It is the first instrument in its price segment to reach the 44 GHz ceiling, dramatically lowering the cost of high‑frequency testing. The model also introduces a DC‑coupling option,...
Mercury Systems Acquires SolderMask to Support Higher Rate Production
Mercury Systems announced the acquisition of SolderMask, Inc., securing its dry‑film solder mask technology, intellectual property, and a five‑person team. The deal, closed on March 3, 2026, integrates SolderMask’s capabilities into Mercury’s Huntington Beach site while a parallel line is built in...
AMP20184, Solid-State High-Power Amplifier
Exodus Advanced Communications introduced the AMP20184, a solid‑state high‑power amplifier delivering at least 500 W output and 57 dB gain. The unit uses a Class A/AB linear architecture with ultra‑wide bandwidth and advanced‑technology devices. It includes built‑in protection, extensive monitoring, an LCD display...
MMIC Market Outlook
The global monolithic microwave IC (MMIC) market is projected to expand from $12.8 billion in 2024 to $23.9 billion by 2030, driven by a 10.5% CAGR. Gallium nitride (GaN) devices are the fastest‑growing segment, expected to reach $3.9 billion with a 17.8% CAGR,...
Executive Interview: Alan Mond, President and CEO of East Coast Microwave
Alan Mond, President and CEO of East Coast Microwave (ECM), reflects on a decade of leadership, detailing the company’s evolution from a home‑grown distributor to a Powell Electronics division serving over 30 countries. ECM has expanded its line‑card with major...
Keysight Collaborates with 3dB Labs to Enable Interoperable Signal Monitoring and Analysis
Keysight Technologies has integrated its spectrum analyzers and FieldFox handheld units with 3dB Labs’ Sceptre software, creating a unified signal‑monitoring platform. The partnership lets users operate Keysight hardware directly within Sceptre, streamlining real‑time and offline analysis across mixed‑vendor RF environments....
STMicroelectronics Propels New Era of UWB Tech for Automotive and Smart Device Applications
STMicroelectronics unveiled the ST64UWB family, the first system‑on‑chip to fully implement the IEEE 802.15.4ab ultra‑wideband specification. Built on an 18 nm FD‑SOI process, the chips deliver roughly 50% longer range and higher precision than previous generations. The portfolio includes automotive‑grade A‑series parts...
Broadband Access Equipment to Return to Growth in 2026
Dell’Oro Group reports the global broadband access equipment market generated $4.8 billion in Q4 2025, a 7 percent quarter‑over‑quarter rise and modest 2 percent year‑over‑year growth. While 2025 marked the end of a three‑year spending contraction, the data signal a rebound poised for 2026....
New Products
A wave of new RF and microwave components hit the market, ranging from the 6501 Series up/down‑converters that fit into a single 6U VPX slot to Highland Technology’s K420 optical‑electrical converter supporting 4 Gbps over 400 m of fiber. Hyperlabs introduced a...
10 MHz to 110 GHz Ultra-Wideband Distributed Amplifier
Eravant has introduced the SBB‑0111141708‑1F1F‑E1, an ultra‑wideband distributed amplifier that spans 10 MHz to 110 GHz. It delivers 17 dB gain up to 70 GHz, 16 dB to 90 GHz, and 10 dB at the top of the band, while offering both coaxial and Uni‑Guide waveguide interfaces....
BookEnd
"Over-the-Air Measurement for Wireless Communication Systems" by Yihong Qi and James L. Drewniak offers a comprehensive guide to OTA testing, spanning fundamentals to advanced MIMO and massive‑MIMO techniques. The book aligns its content with 3GPP and CTIA standards, making it...
ADRF Launches Next Generation of Its Popular Public Safety Wireless Solution
Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF) unveiled its next‑generation PSR NEO Series public‑safety repeaters, supporting 700/800 MHz and UHF/VHF bands while meeting the latest IFC/NFPA and UL standards. The new units deliver the industry’s highest narrowband channel count—up to 128 channels—and include six wideband...
Würth Elektronik Presents New Radio Module Variants
Würth Elektronik has introduced two new RF modules, Proteus‑IV and Ophelia‑IV, built around Nordic’s nRF54L15 SoC. Proteus‑IV ships as a ready‑to‑use Bluetooth LE 6.0 module with preinstalled firmware, while Ophelia‑IV is a developer‑focused platform that runs Zephyr RTOS and allows custom...
Open Cosmos Announces ConnectedCosmos
Open Cosmos unveiled ConnectedCosmos, a sovereign low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) constellation delivering secure broadband and direct‑to‑device IoT connectivity for enterprises and governments. The network integrates real‑time Earth observation data from the Open Constellation, creating an “active” resiliency service that enables rapid threat...
High Power Dual-Directional Coupler
The new high‑power dual‑directional coupler from MIcable operates from 1 to 8 GHz with 30/40 dB coupling and can handle 600 W continuous‑wave power. It delivers VSWR ≤1.4:1, insertion loss ≤0.4 dB, coupling accuracy ±0.8 dB and flatness ±1.1 dB, and a minimum directivity of 14 dB. The device...
AntennaWare’s Mission to Remove Monopoles for Wi-Fi HaLow Applications with Morse Micro
AntennaWare announced a partnership with Morse Micro to replace traditional monopole antennas in Wi‑Fi HaLow deployments with its low‑profile Bodywave™ antenna. The Bodywave™ design delivers 6‑12 dB higher link margins in non‑line‑of‑sight scenarios, effectively doubling range or halving power consumption. This...
GSMA MWC26 Barcelona Closes 20th Anniversary Edition
GSMA’s Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona marked its 20‑year anniversary, drawing nearly 105,000 participants from 207 nations. The event featured 2,900 exhibitors, over 1,700 speakers—including 40 % C‑level and 27 % female—and a robust ministerial programme with 188 delegations. Adjacent‑industry attendance...
MWC26 Barcelona Awards GLOMO & 4YFN26
The GSMA unveiled the 31st Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards at MWC26 Barcelona, adding six new categories that spotlight AI, fintech, and digital inclusion. Top honors went to industry leaders such as Apple for the iPhone 17 Pro, Huawei for UWB AAU infrastructure,...
Rohde & Schwarz Acquires Software Radio Systems (SRS)
Rohde & Schwarz announced the acquisition of Irish‑based Software Radio Systems (SRS) effective March 5, 2026, expanding its software‑defined radio (SDR) portfolio. The deal enhances Rohde & Schwarz’s capabilities in mobile and radiocommunications software, particularly for non‑terrestrial networks and the emerging 6G ecosystem. SRS will continue...
MWC Barcelona 2026 Highlights
The GSMA’s MWC Barcelona 2026 highlighted three strategic "mountains": completing 5G, tackling AI with new Open Telco initiatives—including an Open Swahili Reasoning Model—and combating global scams. A €100 million ESA‑GSMA fund was announced to fast‑track space‑mobile convergence, while the Airport of...
Code & Waves: 5G Network Digital Twin
Network engineers are turning to 5G digital twins to simulate deployments before any hardware is installed, using 3GPP‑compliant channel models and traffic patterns. The approach supports single‑cell baselines, 7‑cell interference studies, and 19‑cell large‑scale layouts, each revealing different performance limits....
Novocomms and Synergy Announce a Collaborative “Metarray-to-Modem” Module Line with NXP to Accelerate 5G/NTN Development
Novocomms and Synergy Design unveiled a plug‑and‑play Metarray‑to‑Modem module line at MWC Barcelona, built on NXP’s LA12xx programmable PHY/DFE platform. The family targets 5G FR2 (26/28/39 GHz) and NTN Ku/Ka‑band deployments, promising faster hardware‑software integration and reduced time‑to‑market. By combining Metarray™...
KT and Rohde & Schwarz to Showcase AI-Enhanced Radio Transmission Performance
KT, Qualcomm, and Rohde & Schwarz showcased a 6G AI proof‑of‑concept at MWC Barcelona 2026, using the CMX500 one‑box tester to demonstrate AI‑enhanced radio transmission. The AI‑enabled prototype achieved roughly a 50 % increase in downlink throughput compared with conventional methods,...
LitePoint, Aethertek and Metanoia Announce Joint Collaboration to Create High Bandwidth Technology for Dense Environments
LitePoint, Aethertek and Metanoia have formed a three‑way partnership to fast‑track the development of next‑generation 5G FR2 open radio units (O‑RUs). The collaboration combines Aethertek’s beamforming phased‑array hardware, Metanoia’s O‑RAN‑compliant Split 7.2 SDR PHY, and LitePoint’s OTA test and validation platform....
KRYTAR Announces New Compact 3 dB, 90-Degree ULTRA+ Hybrid Coupler Covers 2 to 18 GHz
KRYTAR, Inc. introduced the ULTRA1830, a 90‑degree ULTRA+ hybrid coupler that provides 3 dB coupling from 2 GHz to 18 GHz in a compact form factor. The device offers tight amplitude (±0.3 dB) and phase (±4°) balance, >17 dB isolation, and low insertion loss (<1.2 dB)....
Amphenol RF Introduces Additional Non-Magnetic SMPM Connector Configurations
Amphenol RF has expanded its non‑magnetic RF connector portfolio by adding new SMPM configurations. The connectors are offered in smooth‑bore and full‑detent styles that mate with existing non‑magnetic bullet adapters for board‑to‑board applications. Their gold‑plated beryllium‑copper contacts and PTFE insulators...
Forefront RF to Unveil Industry’s First Commercial Low-Band Tunable Duplexer at Mobile World Congress 2026
Forefront RF announced the FFM51010, the industry’s first commercially available low‑band tunable duplexer, at Mobile World Congress 2026. The module leverages the company’s proprietary Foretune adaptive passive cancellation to replace multiple fixed filters with a single configurable component, covering 612‑960 MHz...
Skyworks and MediaTek Showcase Early 6G FR3 and PC1 RF Front-End Innovations at MWC 2026
Skyworks Solutions announced it will demonstrate an early‑6G FR3 RF front‑end power amplifier at Mobile World Congress 2026, partnering with MediaTek. The SKYR60002 module covers the 6.425‑to‑>7 GHz band and integrates LNA, PA and filters to meet new 3GPP requirements. Skyworks...
Sivers Semiconductors to Showcase Cutting-Edge Satcom and Fixed Wireless Innovations at MWC Barcelona
Swedish chipmaker Sivers Semiconductors announced its participation at MWC Barcelona, where it will demonstrate its latest satellite communications (satcom) beamforming ICs and flat‑panel antenna arrays. The centerpiece is Maverick, a 576‑element Ka‑Band transmit/receive array that incorporates the newly released Cloudchaser...
GRF Targets UAS and C-UAS Growth with High Performance RFIC Portfolio
Guerrilla RF announced an expanded focus on the fast‑growing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) markets, offering a portfolio of more than 90 RF integrated circuits. The portfolio covers low‑noise small‑signal devices through high‑power GaN amplifiers, targeting mission‑critical communications,...
Rohde & Schwarz and Viasat to Collaborate on NB-NTN IoT Test Plan for Connectivity Via Satellite
Viasat and Rohde & Schwarz have teamed up to create a comprehensive NB‑NTN IoT test plan using the CMX500 one‑box signaling tester. The plan targets protocol, performance and RF validation to ensure chipsets, modules and devices meet 3GPP Release 17 requirements and interoperate...
Spectrum Control Introduces PulseShield™ Transportable HEMP Filter Series for Mobile Mission Continuity
Spectrum Control has launched the PulseShield™ Transportable HEMP Filter Series, a compact, lightweight line of high‑altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) filters that meet MIL‑STD‑188‑125‑1A (E1/E2) requirements. The modular, plug‑and‑play units are designed for rapid deployment on mobile shelters, tactical vehicles, and...
Airbus Defence and Space and Greenerwave Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership in Satcom Through Two New Contracts
Airbus Defence and Space and Greenerwave have signed two additional contracts worth several million euros, expanding the partnership first announced at the June 2025 Paris Air Show. The deals integrate Greenerwave’s flat‑panel, multi‑orbit, low‑power antennas into Airbus’s end‑to‑end satellite communications...
Rohde & Schwarz and LITEON Demonstrate High‑throughput 5G Femtocell Testing with the PVT360A
Rohde & Schwarz and LITEON demonstrated a production‑optimized test setup at MWC Barcelona 2026, using the PVT360A vector performance tester to characterize four FlexFi 5G femtocells in parallel. The PVT360A’s 2 × 8‑port architecture and smart‑channel technology cut testing time by 50 percent, enabling fully automated...
Amphenol RF Introduces 2.92 Mm Connectors for 0.141 In. Conformable Cable
Amphenol RF launched a new 2.92 mm connector line built for 0.141 in. conformable cable, delivering broadband performance up to 40 GHz. The connectors feature low VSWR, gold‑plated stainless‑steel bodies, beryllium‑copper contacts, and Ultem 1000/PTFE insulators for durability across temperature extremes. Available in straight‑plug...
