RF & Microwave Industry News

Modelithics Welcomes Spectrum Control as Sponsoring MVP, Unveils Expanded High-Fidelity Model Development

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:55:45 -0400

Modelithics^® Inc., the leading provider of high-accuracy RF, microwave and millimeter-wave simulation models, announced that Spectrum Control has joined the Modelithics Vendor Partner (MVP) Program as a Sponsoring MVP.

Element Six and Orbray Accelerate Wafer-Scale Single Crystal Diamond for Volume Production

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:41:10 -0400

Element Six (E6) and Orbray, both leaders in advanced materials, announced the next phase of their partnership, building on a joint vision to deliver wafer-scale single crystal diamond (WSC™) for next-generation applications. This collaboration reinforces Element Six’s position as the partner of choice for advanced diamond wafer solutions.

The Semiconductor Industry Enters the Trillion-Dollar Era

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:50:02 -0400

Yole Group launches its Semiconductor Device Monitor, a new quarterly intelligence database decoding the market forces reshaping the global semiconductor industry.

Rohde & Schwarz and China Mobile Research Institute Jointly Demonstrate Generative AI User Experience Testing

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:05:47 -0400

At MWC Shanghai 2026, Rohde & Schwarz and the China Mobile Research Institute have joined forces to demonstrate an innovative testing solution for generative AI applications.

QuinStar Technology Ranked #24 Among Southern California’s Top Aerospace and Defense Companies

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:25:31 -0400

LA Times Studios ranking, based on local employee count, spotlights QuinStar’s 100-person Torrance-based RF and millimeter-wave team.

Open Cosmos Leaps Towards Near Real-Time Earth Monitoring with Milestone Launch

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:12:15 -0400

Open Cosmos, the company building satellites to understand and connect the world, has today successfully launched the first two satellites of OpenConstellation 1.0–a next generation of Earth observation (EO) satellites that dramatically reduces the time it takes to react to emerging threats from space.

Visit Cambridge, UK and Learn about the Latest Advances in RF and Microwave Technology

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:15:56 -0400

Every year RF and microwave engineers gather in the picturesque UK city of Cambridge. This historic city is famous for its world-class university, its spectacular architecture interspersed with unique green spaces, and its high tech commercial and academic communities. It is now also well known as the home of the annual Interlligent UK RF and Microwave Design Seminar.

Iridium Completes Acquisition of Aireon

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:11:48 -0400

Iridium Communications Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Aireon LLC.

MMCX Cable Assemblies for Wireless Communication Modules Enable Secure RF Connectivity

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:56:24 -0400

Amphenol RF expands its cable assembly portfolio with new MMCX configurations on RG-174 cable, offering reliable, panel-mount connectivity for wireless communication modules in industrial and outdoor environments.

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex Company, Awarded an Additional £340K in Funding from the UK Government’s UK Space Agency

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:34:47 -0400

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company and leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave, optical and radio frequency products, has secured an additional £340,000 in funding from the UK Space Agency through its Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF).

Keysight and WIN Semiconductors Collaborate to Cut Design Risk for High Frequency RF Components

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:12:24 -0400

Keysight Technologies, Inc. and WIN Semiconductors Corp. today announced a joint MMIC design workflow that enables GaN MMIC design houses to achieve first pass tapeout success.

AI RAN to Reach $35B Over Next Five Years

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:05:53 -0400

According to a new AI RAN Advanced Research Report published by Dell’Oro Group, cumulative AI RAN revenue is projected to reach $35 billion over the next five years (2026-2030).

5G-A Experience Monetization Forum Debuts Milestone Results to Accelerate Terminal-Network-Business Synergy

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:13:15 -0400

During MWC Shanghai 2026, the industry forum "5G-A Experience Monetization: Terminal-Network-Business Synergy" concluded in Shanghai.

Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium in Historic Deal, Creating A Fully Vertically Integrated Space Powerhouse Primed for Growth

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:43:31 -0400

Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch and space systems and Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice, data and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium.

PEI-Genesis Announces Global Franchise Agreement with Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:27:39 -0400

PEI-Genesis, a global leader in the design and assembly of custom-engineered interconnect solutions, announced a new global franchise agreement with Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products, a leading manufacturer of electric wire, optical fiber cable and heat shrink products.

Streamline Spacecraft Timing Architecture with Microchip’s Radiation-Tolerant, Low-Power, Low Jitter Six-Output Clock Generator

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:51:10 -0400

Microchip Technology announces the space-grade DSA504RT, a radiation-tolerant, six-output programmable clock generator designed to address the complex timing needs of aerospace and defense applications.

Thintronics Achieves Junkosha’s Technology Innovator of the Year Category Winner Award

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:35:21 -0400

Junkosha, pioneers of sophisticated fluoropolymer application technologies across medical device and microwave interconnect sectors, has named Thintronics as the Microwave/Millimeter wave category winner of the third Junkosha Technology Innovator of the Year Award.

Telefónica Deutschland and Blue Planet Demonstrate How AI Agents Can Accelerate 5G Network Slicing Service Design

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:20:43 -0400

Telefónica Deutschland and Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, have successfully completed a joint proof of concept exploring the use of AI agents to accelerate the design and fulfillment of advanced 5G network slicing services.

Product Spotlight: Up to 2x Better Performance and 2x Lower Jitter with Chorus 2 Clock Generators

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:01:43 -0400

Building on the success of the Chorus family, the Chorus 2 clock generator drives superior performance through a rich feature set compared to competitive solutions.

Iridium NTN Direct Begins Live Testing with Mlink

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:31 -0400

Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice, data and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced that Mlink Technology Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in IoT and satellite communication chipsets, has begun live, on-air testing of its MS150-IR IoT-NTN chipset using Iridium NTN Direct℠.

New Products from ATEK MIDAS

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:12:27 -0400

ATEK MIDAS is proud to introduce 12 new MMIC products, delivering breakthrough performance across compact filtering, GaN power and low noise amplification — designed to help engineers advance today’s most demanding RF, microwave, radar and SIGINT systems.

HYPERLAB's New Manufacturer Representative: Testech

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:47:57 -0400

HYPERLABS is pleased to announce a new partnership with Testech, which will now represent HYPERLABS products throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

Aaronia to Showcase Magnetic RF Connectors for Flawless Connections at Ham Radio 2026

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:01:37 -0400

As Europe’s leading exhibition for radio technology, HAM RADIO 2026 will set the hearts of all radio enthusiasts racing from June 26 to 28. Aaronia AG will once again be participating in this major community gathering and has a few surprises in store

paraPA Releases High Performance X-Band GaN Front-End Modules for Radar T/R Applications

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:55:58 -0400

paraPA Inc., a Korea-based RF semiconductor company, announces a new lineup of GaN front-end modules (FEMs) for X-band radar transmit/receive applications, including AESA radars and space-borne SAR systems.

Ericsson and Partners Launch National 5G, 6G and AI Test Center in Sweden

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:05:20 -0400

As the focus of Sweden’s political, business and academic leaders turns to the annual Almedalen discussion forum on Gotland, Ericsson, Telia and other partners are demonstrating their commitment to the country’s future digital competitiveness by announcing a new national connectivity and next-generation test center.

Vino Waves and ATEK MIDAS Announce ATEK America LLC

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:10:38 -0400

ATEK MIDAS, a novel designer and supplier of high performance mixed-signal silicon ASICs & RFICs and advanced GaAs & GaN MMICs, and Vino Waves are pleased to announce the formation of ATEK America LLC, a U.S. based company dedicated to delivering enhanced sales, marketing, product development and operational support for ATEK MIDAS customers across the Americas.

Pendulum Instruments Launches 2- and 4-Channel Counter/Analyzers for Test Systems Applications

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:05:21 -0400

Pendulum Instruments, a global expert in time and frequency measurement, analysis and calibration, announced the new CNT-102B and CNT-104B Multi-Channel Frequency Analyzer.

CEA‑Leti Advances European FD-SOI Innovation with GlobalFoundries’ Collaboration in the FAMES Pilot Line

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:51:42 -0400

CEA‑Leti, a leading European research institute for microelectronics, reaffirmed its long‑standing collaboration with GlobalFoundries (GF), whose ongoing participation in the FAMES Pilot Line as an end user is advancing more than two decades of joint work on fully depleted silicon‑on‑insulator (FD‑SOI) technology and reinforcing Europe's leadership in energy‑efficient, sovereign semiconductors.

The 10th Annual Integrated Air and Missile Defence Technology Conference Comes to London in November 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:43:54 -0400

As adversaries continue to scale both the volume and sophistication of attacks, how can armed forces develop truly integrated and resilient air and missile defence architectures to keep pace? The 10th Annual Integrated Air and Missile Defence Technology Conference marks a decade of bringing together senior military, government and industry leaders to address these evolving challenges.

Junkosha Announces the Winners of the Third Junkosha Innovator of the Year Award

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:57:20 -0400

Junkosha, pioneers of sophisticated fluoropolymer application technologies, has concluded its highly successful third Technology Innovator of the Year Award through a live stream YouTube ceremony held on June 17th, 2026.