Newsletter | February 12, 2026

02.12.26 -- Amplifiers To Support SDRS, Range Extension For UAVs, VSWR Calculations & More

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FutureG for Defense & Warfare Summit

The FutureG for Defense & Warfare Summit, taking place March 25–26 in Washington, D.C., convenes senior leaders from the Department of Warfare, U.S. Military Services, federal government, industry, and academia to explore the future of 5G and next-generation wireless technologies. The 2026 Summit will examine secure, resilient, and interoperable communications capabilities critical to maintaining operational advantage in an increasingly contested and digital battlespace.

FROM THE EDITOR

The Future Of Software-Defined Radios In Defense And Spectrum Tech

Modern SDRs evolve from configurable platforms into intelligent wideband sensing systems combining high dynamic range, RF-to-bits architecture, embedded AI/ML, phased-array coherence, open standards, and enhanced security for EW and SIGINT operations.

SPOTLIGHT ON SDR & RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY

High IF Sampling Puts Wideband SDR Within Reach

Discover how advancements in data converter technology are revolutionizing wideband software-defined radio, enhancing EW and multiband radar capabilities while reducing size, weight, power, and cost.

Amplifiers To Support SDRs

With the help of software-based transceiver architectures, military tactical radios are taking advantage of faster, more complex waveforms with new radios supporting modern modulations and communications protocols. 

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Simplify Complex Antenna Designs With New 5G

Designing a high-performance, energy-efficient antenna array for 5G or SATCOM applications is no small feat. It requires deep expertise, precise calculations, and the ability to balance a wide range of system-level trade-offs.

Communication Is Key: Range Extension For UAVs

Bidirectional amplifiers with autosensing thermal circuitry safeguard drone link margin, sustaining critical communications, boosting mission reliability to prevent catastrophic failure in RF environments.

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VSWR Calculations

This VSWR calculator will calculate return loss, mismatch loss, loss in percentage and the reflection coefficient. As an added bonus, the results are modifiable and can calculate the other values.

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BITE Modules: NC500/500SM Series

The NC500 (through-hole) and NC 500SM (surface mount) Series noise modules are an economical solution for built-in test requirements. 

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Maury Microwave

Integrated Stabilized RF Source

The dB-9003 and dB-9005 from dB Control are custom-mounted Integrated Stabilized RF Sources (ISRFS) designed to operate in the I and Ka-band frequency range.

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dB Control

High-Performance Digital Voice Vibration Sensor

V2S200D delivers clear voice capture in noisy, windy environments, enabling superior call quality, voice detection, and low-power always-on performance for compact audio devices.

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