Newsletter | December 18, 2025

12.18.25 -- Building Toward 6G, Inside The Promise And Power Of Wi-Fi 8, Intro To Microwave Power Modules & More

Building Toward 6G: Arrays, AI, And The Next Measurement Frontier

Wi-Fi 7 and 5G-Advanced mark a turning point in RF front-end design, where integration, AI-driven optimization, and spectrum-proof architectures are shaping 6G foundations.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Why Low-Band Spectrum Remains The Backbone Of Mobile Networks

As mobile operators chase higher-frequency bands for speed and capacity, the 600–900 MHz bands remain vital for wide area coverage, energy efficiency, and bridging the digital divide.

SPOTLIGHT ON 5G, 6G, WIFI & IOT

Engineering The Future Of Wireless: Inside The Promise And Power Of Wi-Fi 8

Wi-Fi 8 is coming—bringing smarter, more efficient networking and advanced front-end innovations. Industry experts explain what design engineers need to know to stay ahead.

5G Mobile Network Testing Using A Passive Network Scanner

This new blog series emphasizes the importance of passive mobile network testing for the technology and deployment verification of 5G NR in the field and its future development.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

How Do You Measure Phase Noise At D-Band Frequencies?

D-Band (110–170 GHz) enables 6G, inter-satellite links, and high-resolution radar, but phase noise challenges require precise measurement to ensure system performance and signal integrity.

An Introduction To Microwave Power Modules

Launched in 1991, the tri-service MPM program advanced U.S. microwave tube innovation by uniting vacuum electronics and solid-state tech. This overview traces its development.

Head-To-Head Coaxial Interconnect Vs. OTA Testing For 5G

Over-the-air (OTA) testing, something not historically possible with past generations of wireless devices, has the potential to revolutionize wireless device testing while enabling innovative testing.

mMIMO Enables 5G, GaN On SiC Enables mMIMO

mMIMO boosts antenna counts for higher capacity, and GaN-on-SiC technology delivers the power and thermal performance needed to make large 5G antenna arrays possible.

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Keysight Introduces Handheld Analyzer Enabling IQ Streaming

New Multichannel AWGs For GHz Signal Generation

MultiLane Announces Major Breakthrough For Cost-Effective PCB Architecture At 448G

SiTime Unveils Jamming- And Spoofing-Resilient Precision Timing Solution

Filtronic Awarded NSIP Funding To Develop Next-Generation 550W Ka-Band SSPA

Power Handling: The Backbone Of Wireless Networks And Semiconductor Manufacturing

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

5G Testing: Challenges And Solutions

With 5G evolving to higher frequencies, engineers are often challenged with the density and phase stability in newly designed products.

BULLETIN BOARD

5G mmW RF Front-End ICs

Discover this high-performance 5G mmWave front-end platform spans 24–48.2 GHz, reducing R&D costs and accelerating development for next-generation, high-capacity 5G infrastructure.

FEATURED PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES

5G Urban Small-Cell Analysis

Rising device counts and data demand push 5G toward MIMO and millimeter-wave tech, but dense urban small cells add complexity with multipath and challenging non-line-of-sight conditions.

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Remcom

1.0 To 6.0 GHz, 100 Watt, Solid-State, High-Power Amplifier

The AMP20085 is a dual-band, small form factor rack-mounted amplifier designed for EMI/RFI, lab, CW/pulse, and communications applications.

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Exodus Advanced Communications

R&S NGL200 Power Supply Series

Accuracy and fast load recovery times make the NGL200 DC power supply series ideal for challenging applications, such as battery tests, power consumption tests, simulation of voltage drops, and more.

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Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

SUCOFLEX Microwave Test Assemblies

SUCOFLEX microwave test assemblies are high-performance coaxial cable solutions engineered for precise and repeatable measurements in demanding RF and microwave test environments. 

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