Microwave Journal

In Praise of Natural Intelligence

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:07:24 -0400

The Quiet Convergence of Power and RF

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:25:42 -0400

Beamforming, SATCOM and the Curious Case of Captain Spork

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:38:06 -0500

Unfolding Holiday Joy, One Hinge at a Time

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:27:24 -0500

Pumpkin QSPICE — A Fall Classic for Circuit Designers

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:55:31 -0400

Unlocking the Future: UWB Steers Cars into the Fast Lane

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:55:40 -0400

Unmasking the Power (and RF) Behind AI

Fri, 30 May 2025 12:05:57 -0400

Giving Thanks for RF and Our Industry

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0500

We have so much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, particularly those of us who work in the RF industry. Brent Dietz took some time to reflect on these blessings and was so moved, he wrote new lyrics to a classic hymn.

For the Love (and Loathe) of Buttons

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:16:00 -0400

Even the longstanding button is being overtaken by technology. It's about time.

Ultra-Whatband? Ultra-Wideband!

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:30:00 -0400

Among the many benefits of UWB, you'll save 5,000 hours you would have wasted searching for lost items.

CTRL+ALT+DEL 2020

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Although the industry has weathered it pretty well, 2020 has been a tumultuous year, full of challenge and controversy. Let's do a hard reboot and start 2021.

The Art and Science of 5G

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0500

Brent Dietz waxes poetic about the art of making a 5G antenna look like a tree — equally if not more impressive than the antenna pattern.

5Gees from MWC19

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:00:00 -0500

Qorvo's Brent Dietz is back from Mobile World Congress — renamed MWC19 Barcelona — and shares his 5Gees about this year's upbeat and historic event.

Turbocharging Cable — Move Over Fiber!

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500

Paraphrasing Mark Twain, reports of the death of CATV technology are greatly exaggerated. According to Qorvo's Brent Dietz, projections at the recent Cable-Tec Expo 2018 are data rates from HFC networks will reach 30 to 60 Gbps.

Remembering IMS 2018

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0400

Qorvo's Brent Dietz checks in with a few of his favorite things from IMS 2018. Start the music.

Musings from Mobile World Congress

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0400

After digesting the tapas and paella, Qorvo's Brent Dietz shares three takeaways from this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: 5G, IIoT and diversity.

Revenge of the Unknown Smartphones

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -0400

There was a time when cell phone brands reflected European and U.S. dominance of the market. No longer, says Qorvo's Brent Dietz. The world's largest mobile market is producing its own smartphones, and they are coming to a store near you.

Beating the Summer Heat

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 17:00:00 -0400

Feel like it's too hot this summer? Well, we're not the only ones sensitive to the heat. Qorvo's Brent Dietz reminds us that RF systems can become temperamental when they get too hot and often require special technologies to keep running as advertised.

Survive the Wave of 5G Hype

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0400

The waves surrounding Hawaii next week may be dwarfed by the tsunami of hype about 5G expounded at the International Microwave Symposium. Worried that you might get swept out to sea, Qorvo's Brent Dietz offers this cautionary perspective.

What’s a Mobile Wi-Fi?

Mon, 01 May 2017 10:00:00 -0400

Gather 'round the kitchen table as industry observer Brent Dietz patiently explains the meaning of WECA, Wi-Fi, #WiFi and mobile Wi-Fi.

The Wired World of Wireless

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:00:00 -0400

Wireless gets all the fame and glory, while wired networks do the heavy lifting. Let's not forget that, says industry watcher Brent Dietz, as wired networks are good business.

The Alternative Facts of RF

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 12:00:00 -0500

With the new term "alternative facts" propagating across our culture, Brent Dietz looks at a few of the alternative facts in the RF world and sets the record straight.

RF New Year's Resolutions

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:00:00 -0500

Brent Dietz offers a few New Year's resolutions for the RF industry to help 2017 load faster and run better.

The Web World of RF

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 08:00:00 -0500

Thankfully, for those answering holiday questions about hinterplexers, the world is digital. There’s an app for slide rules and a whole world of online RF resources to uncover the most arcane RF/microwave facts. Brent Dietz shares his favorites.

The Bottom 10 IoT Gifts

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:00:00 -0500

Looking for gift ideas for the office Yankee Swap? Brent Dietz has done the work for you, compiling a list of high-tech gifts that are sure to be re-gifted.

Go Small or Go Home!

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:00:00 -0400

In a world where success is often equated with being big, small has always been prized in electronics. And there's no better example than the RF front-end of a smartphone, says Qorvo's Brent Dietz.

GaN On!

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Brent Dietz has been counting all the varieties of GaN, some you've heard of and some you probably haven't. They're all vying for a place in the market, which leads Brent to say, "GaN on!"

The Unique Language of Earnings

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:00:00 -0400

Have you listened to any of this quarter's earnings calls? If not, you're missing entertainment and a glimpse at the future of RF. Not to worry, though. Brent Dietz has been listening for you.

“Carrier Aggravation” vs. Carrier Aggregation

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:00:00 -0400

Carriers are turning to carrier aggregation to tame your carrier aggravation. Confused? Don't be. Brent Dietz says it's really pretty straightforward — except for the engineering.

Your IoT, or Mine?

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:00:00 -0400

When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT), Brent Dietz has found there's only one thing we all agree on: we don’t agree on what it is. Brent offers his ideas about what the IoT is and what it isn't.