Newsletter | April 30, 2026

04.30.26 -- Spotlight on Passive & Control Components

SPONSOR

Inside the Modern Missile: How RF Passive Components Are Reshaping Guided Weapons

Today’s guided missiles demand more from every component. This webinar breaks down the RF signal chain across seven missile subsystems, showing how filters, capacitors, and integrated passive devices support performance from VHF to 67 GHz. Learn how evolving architectures, production pressure, and strict SWaP requirements are driving demand for rugged, MIL-qualified passive solutions. Click here to learn more.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Embedded Passives And Smart Actives In RF Front Ends

By John Oncea

RF front ends are advancing through the integration of high-frequency passive networks with increasingly efficient active devices engineered for ultra-wide bandwidths and constrained power envelopes.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Why Q Factor And Capacitor ESR Matter In Power And RF Resonant Circuits

Article | Knowles Precision Devices DLI

Resonant circuit performance hinges on capacitor ESR and Q factor. Proper selection boosts efficiency in LLC converters and ensures impedance matching precision in RF systems.

Multicoax Board-Mounted Connector Performs To 90 GHz

Application Note | HUBER+SUHNER

Explore the assembly of high-performance MXPM PCB sockets, covering footprint optimization, soldering techniques, plating, and component placement.

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Ericsson & Freshwave Launch The Next Evolution Of Indoor 5G In The UK

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Echodyne Partners With Trust Automation On U.S. Air Force Counter-UAS Contract

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Rakuten Symphony Selected For METI Grant To Accelerate Open RAN & RIC Deployment

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Z-Communications, Inc. Introduces Another High-Performance C-Band Oscillator

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Airbus, Thales Alenia Space And RADMOR To Partner For Poland's Sovereign Satellite

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SoftBank Corp. Successfully Demos Dynamic Nullforming Technology

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Benchtop Programmable Attenuators 0-127x1dB | 0.2-6GHz

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IMS Applications Engineering Manager Wes Laquerre To Present On Predictive TVA Modeling

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KYOCERA AVX Is Showcasing High-Reliability Passive Component Technologies At CMSE 2026

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Danish Company GomSpace & Ukrainian Company STETMAN Launch Joint Venture In Ukraine

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MDA Space Contracted By Airbus For Repeat Order Of Antennas For Oneweb Constellation Extension

BULLETIN BOARD

Power Up Your Design: Multi-Time Programmable PMIC Solutions

Discover integrated PMIC solutions offering configurable power management for various applications like AI processors, IoT, wearables, with features such as high efficiency and real-time configurability.