Newsletter | August 12, 2025

08.12.25 -- Multi-Band MMICs, Active Phased Arrays, And 6G, What's Next For Power Electronics & More

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RF Integration Game-Changers: Multi-Band MMICs, Active Phased Arrays, And 6G

Advances in MMIC and RFIC technologies are driving 5G/6G and satellite communications with multi-band support, digital beamforming, and emerging sub-THz frequencies, while addressing key challenges in linearity, thermal management, and transistor technology.

SPOTLIGHT ON SEMICONDUCTORS, MMICS & RFICS

A Brief Overview Of Phased Array Systems

Phased array antennas have evolved significantly. They are widely used in various applications, from telecommunications to military technology. Digital beamforming has revolutionized phased array capabilities.

What's Next For Power Electronics? Beyond Silicon

Wide bandgap semiconductors, like GaN and SiC, offer superior performance in power electronics. They enable faster switching speeds, higher thermal resistance, and higher voltage ratings.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

The Importance Of Input Linearity For Optimizing RF Receiver Designs

Receiver linearity, especially IIP3, critically impacts RF system performance. Balancing it with Noise Figure ensures optimal sensitivity, interference tolerance, and overall signal integrity.

Guide To Choosing Safety Capacitors For EMI Filtering In AC/DC PFC Stage

Selecting the right safety capacitor requires careful analysis of EMI data, voltage levels, circuit configuration, performance specs, certifications, and real-world testing for effective PFC filtering.

Cryogenic Microwave Wafer-Scale Characterization Of Superconducting Resonators

In quantum computing, superconducting resonators are pivotal in enabling qubit readout and interaction. Explore their characterization at cryogenic temperatures using advanced wafer-scale measurement techniques.

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BULLETIN BOARD

Surface Mount Mixer And Detector Schottky Diodes: SMS7630 Series Brochure

The SMS7630 Series offers low-cost, surface-mount Schottky diodes for RF/microwave mixers and detectors, featuring tight specs, zero-bias options, and 100% DC testing for consistent performance.

FEATURED PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES

MXPM Sockets

The HUBER+SUHNER MXPM PBS sockets are high-performance, multicoaxial connectors engineered for precision test and measurement applications requiring ultra-broadband signal integrity.

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6dB DC-45 GHz Chip Scale Package Equalizer: MEQ6-45CSP1

The MEQ6-45CSP1 is a passive MMIC equalizer CSP ideal for compensating for low pass filtering effects in RF/microwave and high speed digital systems. 

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