Newsletter | July 7, 2026

07.07.26 -- Spotlight On RF/Microwave Software & Design

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Microwave Photonics And The Acceleration Of 6G Connectivity

By John Oncea

Advances in microwave photonics and optical communications unveiled at OFC 2025 highlight the integration driving 6G, AI networking, and terabit connectivity breakthroughs

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Beam-Scanning Leaky Wave Antenna In XFdtd

Application Note | Remcom

In this example, XFdtd is used to simulate the performance of a substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) leaky wave antenna with transverse slots.

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.

Overcoming Load Pull Measurement Challenges For 5G Applications

Application Note | Maury Microwave

Unlock the potential of 5G millimeter-wave technology with insights into passive on-wafer load pull measurements. Discover optimized solutions for enhanced performance in 5G infrastructure.

Design Challenges Of A 4 GHz Ultra-Low Phase Noise Clock Distribution Assembly

White Paper | Mtron

Designing a 4 GHz ultra-low phase noise clock distribution requires minimizing additive noise, jitter, and spurs while balancing power, isolation, thermal stability, and architecture trade-offs.

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Double Ridge Guide Horn Antenna: SAS-574

The Double Ridge Guide Horn Antenna offers excellent performance over the frequency range of 18 GHz to 40 GHz. High gain, low VSWR, and input handling capability make this horn antenna an excellent performer. 

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