Industry News

Molex Expands Award-Winning AirBorn SInergy Modular High-Speed Hybrid Connectors with New High-Power Modules for All-in-One Connectivity

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:06:18 -0400

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announces a significant expansion of its award-winning AirBorn SInergy Modular High-Speed Hybrid Connectors.

CEA-Leti Scales Ferroelectric RAM to 22 nm Node, Unlocking Denser, More Efficient Memory for Edge AI

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:29:53 -0400

CEA-Leti announced a major advance in memory technology: the demonstration of ferroelectric RAM (FeRAM) scaled to the 22nm manufacturing node using an innovative 3D capacitor architecture.

CommScope to Unveil New High-Density, Ultra-Low Loss FastSelfClean Fiber-Optic Connector Technology

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:01:53 -0400

CommScope to reveal new design at the Computex 2026 show; FastSelfClean technology represents a new approach to reducing loss in data centers’ fiber networks.

Integra Technologies Introduces Industry-First Single-Device 10 kW High Voltage GaN/SiC Transistor for L-Band

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:28:54 -0400

Integra Technologies announced the industry’s first single High Voltage GaN on Silicon Carbide (HV GaN/SiC) 150 V transistor.

New AWG function accelerates automated testing processes

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:49:32 -0400

The new "Sequence Restart Mode" expands the long list of functions, firmware options and software tools to make the AWGs even more versatile. Driven by direct customer demand, Spectrum quickly developed and delivered the new feature as a support task, and provides it now to all customers free of charge

End-to-End Design, Assembly, and High-Frequency Test Expertise

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:29:28 -0400

Microsembly specializes in RF and microwave microelectronics assembly, device evaluation, advanced SMT manufacturing, integrated microwave module production, and environmental qualification for aerospace, defense, satellite communications, telecommunications, medical, industrial, and research markets.

New Murata SMD Library for Microwave Office Support

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:09:12 -0400

New Murata SMD library for Microwave Office - RF Engineering - Cadence Blogs - Cadence Community

Accelerating RF Design from Early Exploration to Final Optimization

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:46:54 -0400

Murata parametric RF components for tuning and optimization in Microwave Office and Virtuoso Studio RF - RF Engineering - Cadence Blogs - Cadence Community

Amazon to Acquire Globalstar

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:08:48 -0400

Amazon.com, Inc. and Globalstar, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.

Diamonds in Defense: Northrop Grumman’s Secret to Next-Gen Power and Protection

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:01:24 -0400

Groundbreaking research is underway at Northrop Grumman’s Microelectronics Center (NGMC) which is reshaping physicists’ understanding of diamonds, positioning them as the next-generation material used in manufacturing microelectronics.

DesignCon Taps NASA, Purdue and Agentrys for Keynote Slate

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:56:38 -0500

DesignCon has announced the keynote speakers for the 2026 edition.

Texas Instruments to Acquire Silicon Labs

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:04:16 -0500

Texas Instruments and Silicon Labs announced they have signed a definitive agreement under which Texas Instruments will acquire Silicon Labs for $231.00 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $7.5 billion.

Rohde & Schwarz Presents R&S NRP150T Thermal Power Sensor

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:55:21 -0500

With the new R&S NRP150T thermal power sensor, Rohde & Schwarz expands the frequency range of its R&S NRPxT series to 150 GHz.

Industrial Growth Partners Acquires Marki Microwave

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:24:54 -0500

Marki Microwave announced it has been acquired by Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), a San Francisco-based private equity firm providing transformative capital for the industrial market.

NVIDIA and Nokia to Pioneer the AI Platform for 6G

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:02:14 -0400

NVIDIA and Nokia announced a strategic partnership to add NVIDIA-powered, commercial-grade AI-RAN products to Nokia’s industry-leading RAN portfolio, enabling communication service providers to launch AI-native 5G-Advanced and 6G networks on NVIDIA platforms.

Skyworks and Qorvo to Combine

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:59:22 -0400

Skyworks and Qorvo announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine the two companies in a cash-and-stock transaction that values the combined enterprise at approximately $22 billion to create a U.S.-based, global leader in high performance RF, analog and mixed-signal semiconductors.

Rohde & Schwarz Unveils Compact MXO 3 Oscilloscopes with Four and Eight Channels

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:00:56 -0400

Rohde & Schwarz expands its next-generation MXO oscilloscope portfolio with the compact four- and eight-channel MXO 3 series.

IEEE MTT/AP Symposium NJ to Take Place Thursday, Oct. 9

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The North Jersey IEEE MTT/AP Societies invite you to the 39^th Annual Symposium and Mini-Show on Thursday, October 9 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover, N.J.

Samtec Development and Evaluation Kits for Military Applications

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:57:05 -0400

Samtec offers development and evaluation kits to ensure and validate that its interconnect products meet customers’ performance requirements. This includes military/aerospace applications and using COTS and open standards products.

New FSWX Signal and Spectrum Analyzer with Novel Architecture Overcomes Limits of Today’s Analysis Methods

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:14:39 -0400

Rohde & Schwarz introduces the brand-new FSWX signal and spectrum analyzer.

Kymeta’s Breakthrough Multi-Band Antenna Redefines Connectivity

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:30:40 -0400

Measure the Impossible: Rohde & Schwarz Debuts its Newest Test Solutions at IMS2025 in San Francisco

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:34 -0400

At IMS, Rohde & Schwarz will highlight its newest test instrument that will enable RF engineers to discover signals once out of reach.

Del Pierson Named Technical Editor of Microwave Journal, Succeeding Eric Higham

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:17 -0400

Microwave Journal announced the retirement of Eric Higham at the end of April and the hire of Del Pierson to replace him as Technical Editor.

WAMICON 2025 Call for Papers Deadline Extended!

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:02:09 -0500

Good news for prospective authors at the 2025 WAMICON! The Call for Papers deadline has been extended to February 21, 2025, due to demand and the latest program updates.

Lockheed Martin Awarded $2.8 B THAAD Development Contract

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:44:06 -0500

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded Lockheed Martin a follow-on development contract for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System.

Microwave Journal and the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society/International Union of Radio Science Announce Partnership

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:00:23 -0500

Microwave Journal and its parent company, Horizon House Publications, Inc. announce a strategic partnership with the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) and the International Union of Radio Science (URSI) for the 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and North American Radio Science Meeting.

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $117 M For Wireless Innovation

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:31:11 -0500

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded more than $117 million in the second batch of grants from the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund’s second Notice of Funding Opportunity.

AMD Introduces Versal RF Series Adaptive SoCs

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:18:20 -0500

AMD expanded of the AMD Versal™ adaptive system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio with the introduction of the Versal RF Series that includes the industry’s highest compute performance in a single-chip device with integrated direct RF-sampling data converters.

Apple Makes $1.1 B Commitment to Expand Satellite Messaging

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:23:43 -0400

Apple is committing over a billion dollars more to its existing satellite provider GlobalStar in order to have it expand its ground bases and add more satellites for iPhone messaging.

The STEMINIST Mural: A Bold Statement on Women in STEM

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:39:26 -0400

Meenal Bahl, a 17-year-old aspiring neurosurgeon, has made a powerful impact with her new mural titled STEMINIST at Sierra Circuits, designed to honor and celebrate women in STEM.