Newsletter | June 30, 2026

06.30.26 -- Spotlight on Satellite Communications

FEATURED EDITORIAL

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

By John Oncea

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 SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

The Role Of Beamforming And AESA Antennas In SATCOM Communications - Part 3

Article | Qorvo

Explore how beamforming and AESA technologies enhance satellite communications, improving signal quality, efficiency, and coverage. These advancements drive wireless networks, including SATCOM, 5G, and radar.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

XFdtd Analysis Of A Ku-Band Satellite Antenna Array For Mobile Devices

Application Note | Remcom

In this example, a satellite antenna originally designed for X-band operation is modified to reduce the overall size, allowing it to fit on a mobile device.

Driving Innovation In Satcom Filtering Solutions

Article | Knowles Precision Devices DLI

Discover compact satcom filter solutions delivering low loss, high rejection, precise frequency control, and space-ready performance for next-generation Ku- and Ka-band systems.

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u-blox Announces MAYA-W5 And NORA-W5, Its New Reliable Wi-Fi 6 Modules For Cost-Conscious Applications

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Murata Collaborates With Synopsys To Provide Simulation Models Through Ansys Electromagnetic And Thermal Analysis Tools

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Marconi Technologies Selected To Deliver Orion X650 Tactical Radios To Polish Military

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Godspeed-Backed GALT Aerospace Announces Strategic Partnership With North Star Scientific

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Molex Expands Award-Winning AirBorn SInergy Modular High-Speed Hybrid Connectors With New High-Power Modules For All-In-One Connectivity

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The RAN Gets Smarter: Ericsson Puts AI Where It Matters

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Viasat Selected By U.S. Space Force To Deliver Dual-Band Satellite System Under The Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) Program Swarm 1 Delivery Order

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Imec Unlocks System-Level III-V Chiplet Integration On Si-CMOS By Advancing Its 300mm RF Silicon Interposer Platform With High-Density MIMCAPs, Passive Modeling, And Laser-Assisted Bonding

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Guerrilla RF Launches Innovative GRF5847 Linear PA Module Featuring Fully Matched 50-Ohm Interfaces And IndustryLeading Output Power

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CEA Leti Advances European FD-SOI Innovation With GlobalFoundries' Collaboration in the FAMES Pilot Line

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BroadWave Technologies Launched A N Female To N Female Fixed Attenuator Series

FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

High Density Rf And Photonics Solutions For Modern Spacecraft

Video | HUBER+SUHNER

Shrinking spacecraft footprints and rising satellite density are reshaping interconnectivity requirements, demanding compact RF, DC, and fiber optic solutions that perform reliably from integration through launch.

FEATURED PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES

Tunable Notch Filter

The TF10399 is a compact, high-rejection tunable notch filter engineered for demanding RF applications including jamming mitigation, communications receivers, ESM receiver protection, and electronic warfare.

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NGU Source Measure Units

The NGU source measure units (SMU) are perfect for challenging applications thanks to their extremely high accuracy and fast load recovery time.

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