Articles by David Vye, Editor, Microwave Journal

Looking Swell in 2012

Judging by the end of year activity among our advertisers and the flurry of articles submitted for next year, I would say 2011 ended with a bang and 2012 looks to continue the momentum. Our editorial commitments for product features are booked through April and much of our technical...
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It's About Jobs

Along with most, I was rather sad to hear that Steve Jobs passed away the other day. He was truly a brilliant and driven individual following his own path. Coincidently, the news reached me on the same day that I finished writing about the innovative spirit at Apple as...
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Staying Cool

Has this Summer been hot enough for ya? Well, if the record temperatures have you laying low inside an air-conditioned office, the Journal has some additional relief from the heat with some very cool editorial. On the heels of our very successful Military Microwaves Supplement in August (our largest...
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Such Great Heights

In 2003, an alternative rock band called The Postal Service filmed a music video at Skyworks’ Newbury Park, CA facility. The video for the song “Such Great Heights” features images of a male and female worker in their clean room garb interspersed with close-ups of wafer processing equipment operating...
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Trending the Conference

Around this time of year, i.e. MTT-S IMS season, I often find myself on one side or the other of the following question – “So, what’s new in the industry.” In actuality, the big picture does not really change much; communication systems (their devices and supporting infrastructure) are increasingly...
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