IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Videos

51. High-Power Switch For 5G Macro Stations Introduced By Skyworks 6/4/2019

    Skyworks supports multiple facets of infrastructure, including 5G, macro stations, massive MIMO, small cells, and more. Here at our first day at IMS, Tim Kirstein and Thomas Valencia from Skyworks introduces their new SKY12245 high-power switch specifically designed for 5G macro station applications.

52. Benefits Of Embedded Computing In Solid-State Power Amplifiers 6/4/2019

    Why would an amplifier company want to talk about embedded computing? Jon Jacocks of Empower RF explains that embedded computing in a solid-state amplifier system enables precise control and proactive adjustments in the performance of the amplifier for simpler integration into large and complex systems application.

53. EM Simulation Tools For Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) 6/4/2019

    C.J. Reddy from Altair discusses valuable EM simulation tools for the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) market. Altair offers a broad range of solutions to support ADAS, including design, modeling, and visualization software, physics simulation software, data intelligence software, Internet of Things software, and high-performance Cloud computing.

54. How To Characterize Differential Noise Figure Of Multi-Port Devices 6/14/2018

    In our last video at IMS 2018, Steve Reyes from Anritsu Company demonstrates the ability to perform differential noise figure measurements with the VectorStar VNA. Check out the full video for the complete measurement process, as well as the benefits this approach has to offer.

55. Considerations In Choosing The Ideal Semiconductor Vendor For Your 5G Applications 6/14/2018

    Michael Zeihl, VP and GM of MACOM, took time at IMS 2018 to talk about choosing the optimal semiconductor vendor for 5G applications. To help avoid costly mistakes and time delays, a vendor should have a range of available technologies, deep application knowledge and understanding, and the capability to collaborate at all stages of a product’s production process. Check out the video for more information.

56. Product Obsolescence Affecting The Industry 6/14/2018

    Jeff Broxson of Guerrilla RF discusses the issue the growing issue of product obsolescence in the RF industry. Check out the video for more information on possible solutions.

57. What Engineering Firms Are Looking For In Engineering Candidates 6/14/2018

    Have you wondered how you can stand above the rest to be hired at an engineering firm? What qualifications are often overlooked in the interview process? This morning at IMS 2018, Wendy Shu, Vice President at SAGE Millimeter, talked to us in detail about what firms are looking for when hiring new engineers. Check out the video for the top three overlooked qualifications that firms are looking for in candidates.

58. Challenges In Upgrading TWTs To The Newest Solid-State GaN Technologies 6/14/2018

    GaN provides opportunities for solutions with wider bandwidth while reducing the need to replace TWT amplifiers with solid-state amplifiers. This afternoon at IMS 2018, Apet Barsegyan from Integra discusses solutions for the challenges in upgrading current TWTs in high-power radar and pulsed applications to the newest solid-state GaN HEMT technologies.

59. How To Simplify Designs And Maximize SWaP-C With Positive Gain Slope Amplifiers 6/14/2018

    A common problem in wideband systems is the roll-off of components as they go higher in frequencies. Christopher Gregoire from Custom MMIC discusses how to simplify the designs for these wideband systems, and maximize SWaP-C in all applications with the use of positive gain slope amplifiers.

60. The Future Of RF System Amplifier Architectures 6/13/2018

    Engineers are often challenged with the limited linearity associated with high power amplifiers. So where do these issues get solved? Instead of using traditional solutions like adding waveform generators or multiple broadband amplifiers, new super-linear amplifier technologies will be able to reduce harmonics, eliminate the external filter and its insertion loss, and save on time and money. Watch this video with George Bollendorf from Empower RF to learn more about what this new amplifier architecture will look like, as well as the benefits it will offer for many different applications.