Articles by John Oncea

1. Beyond 5G AI, Terahertz, And Open RAN Transform RF Engineering 12/5/2025

   RF engineers are advancing 6G through terahertz communications, AI-driven network optimization, and Open RAN architectures, with major university research centers and NSF funding driving innovation toward 2030 commercial deployment.

2. The K-W Split: A Century of Radio History 12/3/2025

   Turn on the radio and you'll hear WABC in New York or KROQ in LA. Those different letters aren't random—they're part of a system dating back to the 1920s.

3. How Silicon Carbide Is Reshaping Power Electronics For Earth And The Stars 12/2/2025

   Silicon carbide semiconductors are revolutionizing mission-critical electronics for extreme environments, with NASA milestones and major industry investments accelerating terrestrial adoption.

4. Real-Time 3D: Game Engines Transform Digital Twin Applications for Wireless Networks 11/25/2025

   Game engines like Unity and Unreal have helped transform digital twins from engineering concepts into immersive 3D platforms that revolutionize RF network design and wireless testing.

5. Looking Back, Racing Forward: How 2025's RF Milestones Propel The Breakthroughs Of 2026 11/17/2025

   RF tech in 2025 spanned spy cats, moon GPS, and invisibly powerful weapons. In 2026, RF engineering breaks limits—uniting AI, 6G, D-band, and terahertz innovation.

6. Connecting "Little Harmonics" And Jolly Ol' St. Nick Via Ham Radio 11/12/2025

   Santa Net is an annual December event where licensed amateur radio operators use RF and EchoLink technology to connect children with Santa Claus on the airwaves.

7. Building Toward 6G: Arrays, AI, Spectrum Sharing, And The Next Measurement Frontier 11/11/2025

   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.

8. GaN, mmWave, And 6G: The Next Wave Of RFIC/MMIC Innovation 11/6/2025

   Wide-bandgap semiconductors, thermal breakthroughs, and integration advances are transforming MMICs for 5G, 6G, automotive radar, defense, and satellite systems.

9. What the $22B Skyworks–Qorvo Deal Means 11/6/2025

   Skyworks will acquire Qorvo in a $22B cash-and-stock deal, targeting $500M+ in cost synergies and an early-2027 close, with Phil Brace as CEO and Skyworks owning ~63%.

10. Achieving Multi-Domain Dominance Through EMSO 11/4/2025

    The future of electromagnetic spectrum operations demands advanced capabilities, integrated infrastructure, and allied partnerships to maintain superiority in contested environments against peer competitors.